Our books speak volumes! Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters.
Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide. There are 30 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.
Enjoy classical recorder music with a French theme in the Priory Church, performed by the Nene Consort. There’s no extra charge or formal ticketing: feel free to pop in and out as you wish or take a pew and enjoy the whole hour.
On the third Thursday of the month from May to October, come and explore our surrounding countryside on a 6-mile walk, enjoy the fantastic views and get out in the fresh air with our walking guides.
Stretch your wings in the warm air and zoom around the paddock, or kick up your heels and gallop. Find out what creatures live at Canons Ashby in the summer whilst getting active with the family.
All for One; One for All! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. But are his swashbuckling credentials sufficient?
Join us for a fun interactive workshop to find out all about how archaeology works, the basics of what you need to uncover evidence of the past, and to handle some real archaeological items.
Get in touch with the past at Canons Ashby by holding history in your hand. Can you put a long-broken pot back together? Have a chat with the team about what's been found all around us and what that might mean.
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wild, brand-new musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!
Bring the kids and enjoy activities connected with nature and the great outdoors. Whether it’s wild art, or wildlife spotting, there’s something to try every Tuesday of August.
Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s gardens led by our Head Gardener. Then enjoy a cream tea together in the tea-room.
Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers.
Join local foraging expert, Lizzy, to seek hedgerow and woodland edible treats that are full of surprising flavours!
Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun. There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola, and a select group of stall holders selling their wares.
Ever wondered what's behind the closed doors of Canons Ashby? Our House and Collections Officer and experienced House Guide will lead you around the historic mansion after we have closed to the public to see hidden spaces and special objects.