As part of your visit to Canons Ashby, wrap up warm and get outside in the fresh air for our Bugs and Beasties Trail.
Snowdrops bring the hope of spring, looking ahead to light and warmth whilst it’s still cold outside. On your visit to Canons Ashby, stop to admire the bright white blooms and discover some new stories.
This spring get outside and make lasting memories together at Canons Ashby on our Easter Adventures Trail. Make your way along the route to find activities inspired by our feathered friends who flit and fly around Canons Ashby.
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.
Discover nature’s bounty and learn ancient foraging skills by joining expert forager Lizzy, who will take you on a wander to seek spring hedgerow and woodland edibles.
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home!
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 20 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.
Eboracum Baroque present a varied programme of baroque music to enjoy in the beautiful gardens at Canons Ashby. It includes operatic arias by Handel and Vivaldi alongside instrumental music by Purcell and Corelli performed on baroque instruments.
Experience the beauty of spring in the garden with a tour from our Head Gardener! Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden this spring led by our Head Gardener. Then enjoy a cream tea together in the tea-room.
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.
Our books speak volumes! Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters.
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.
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?
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.