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.
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. Please sign up on the day at Visitor Reception.
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces. On Saturday enjoy live clarinet music, or on Sunday have a close up, hands-on look at our nature items, for kids or adults.
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces.
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.
This event has now sold out. Please check next year for bat walks in 2027. 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.
Come to Canons Ashby this Autumn and discover the spooky stories behind seemingly innocent blooms!
Bring your littlest monsters to listen to spooooky stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under 5's between 10.15-10:45.
Bring the whole family to decorate a bat or hedgehog tea-light holder with our team at Canons Ashby - the perfect seasonal touch for your home!
Help find all of the ingredients for Merlin to cast his Merry Christmas Spell. Look around the paddock and get active with the family - and don't forget your wellies!
Make your doorway merry and bright this festive season with a handmade wreath!
Experience a magical Christmas visit at Canons Ashby with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights, dragons and the wonderful myths that surround them.
Singers from Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Canons Ashby for a festive concert of music through the ages in the atmospheric courtyard.
Fancy some festive cheer? Come and listen to the Launton Handbell Ringers in the Priory Church!
Join us for a special after-hours tour around the house when it is decorated for Christmas. Inspired by Arthurian legend come and see the decorations which are full of knights, wizards, and dragons. They are even more atmospheric in the evening!
Bring your little princes and princesses to decorate a gold crown with festive stickers and gems and then go to see the decorations based on the legends of King Arthur.
Bring your little elves to listen to festive stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under 5's between 10.15-10:45.