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Wonderful Wildflowers Trail

Explore the paddock and learn fun facts, and flower folklore! The trail will be running from late May until early September.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As the weather warms up, learn something new on our flower-themed summer trail. Spot the wildflower trail points and learn some fun facts.

Bring the family and enjoy this free activity in our green spaces, as part of your visit to Canons Ashby. Pick up a free trail sheet at Visitor Reception when you come in.

Normal admission prices apply.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This is aimed at families

Meeting point

Pick up your free trail at Visitor Reception when you're scanning your membership cards or buying your admission tickets.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather

Accessibility

There are no steps in this area, but there are uneven grassy and woodchipped surfaces which can get muddy in wet weather. There are also some small slopes where the trail will be located.

Other

This is an extra thing to do for families on their visit to Canons Ashby

Upcoming events

Event

Guided visits to the Priory Church and Medieval Stew Ponds 

Scratch your medieval history itch with a guided visit of the priory church and 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
15 May to 25 Sep 2025
at
14:00 to 14:45
+ 14 other dates or times
Event

Guided countryside walks 

Fancy some fresh air? Join us once a month from May to October to explore our surrounding countryside on a guided 6-mile walk.

Event summary

on
22 May to 23 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Canons Ashby Book Fair 

Our books speak volumes! Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Once upon a craft... 

Join us for a book-inspired crafting session on Tuesday and Thursday of the Book Fair week!

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on
27 May to 29 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time