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Guided visits to Priory Church and medieval Stew Ponds 

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.

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on
19 Sep to 26 Sep 2024
at
14:00 to 14:45
+ 1 other date or time
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Bat Walk 

Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers.

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on
21 Sep 2024
at
18:30 to 20:00
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Apple Harvest Weekend 

Celebrate the annual apple harvest with beautiful decorations, Morris Dancing and traditional seasonal fun.

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on
28 Sep to 29 Sep 2024
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10:30 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Harvest Foraging Taster Walks 

Have you ever foraged for delicious wild foods before? Would you like to learn what is in season that can be foraged safely with a little care? This short walk will give you a basic introduction to foraging.

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on
28 Sep to 29 Sep 2024
at
15:45 to 16:35
+ 1 other date or time
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Autumn head-gardener tour including autumn apple and pear tasting, and afternoon tea 

Join an exclusive Autumn tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden led by our Head Gardener, with an autumnal apple and pear tasting from our variety of historic trees.

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on
9 Oct 2024
at
15:15 to 17:30
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Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes house tour with Afternoon Tea 

Get behind-the-scenes in the fascinating mansion, see items normally kept in the conservation store, look through closed doors, and find out how we look after this special place. Then enjoy a small Afternoon Tea in the Stables Tea-Room.

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on
18 Oct 2024
at
15:45 to 17:50
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Creepy Creatures Trail 

Pick up a Creepy Creature Trail and have a hoot with your herd. Find out more about the amazing local creatures that you might see in these colder months, and let your little cubs explore the green space and fresh air.

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on
19 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Guided countryside walks 

On the fourth 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 guides.

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on
24 Oct 2024
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09:55 to 13:00
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Decorate a Halloween pumpkin candle holder 

Embrace the darker evenings by decorating your own ceramic pumpkin tea-light holder, to add a spooky glow to your home.

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on
30 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 14:00
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Make a Peg Witch or Ghost 

Bring your little spooks and make a little witch or ghost to take home with you this Halloween.

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on
31 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 14:00
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Christmas wreath workshop 

Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a beautiful hand-made wreath on your front door.

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on
19 Nov to 20 Nov 2024
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10:30 to 12:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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A Christmas Quest 

Experience a magical Christmas visit at Canons Ashby with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights, dragons and the wonderful myths that surround them. Running from 28 November - 24 December.

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28 Nov to 24 Dec 2024
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11:00 to 14:30
+ 26 other dates or times
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Christmas Carols in the Courtyard with Eboracum Baroque 

Singers from Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Canons Ashby for a festive concert of music through the ages in the atmospheric courtyard.

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on
30 Nov 2024
at
17:30 to 19:15
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Festive Handbell Ringing in the Church 

Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell ringers in the beautiful acoustics of the Priory Church.

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on
7 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 12:15
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A Knight Before Christmas 

Join us for a special after-hours tour around the festive house as a fascinating Christmas treat. The Arthurian decorations, full of knights, wizards and dragons, are sure to be even more atmospheric in the evening.

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on
13 Dec 2024
at
18:00 to 19:10
+ 1 other date or time