Heritage Open Day with Nature Curiosity Table
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces. Canons Ashby is open 10am – closing at 5pm. The house is open 11.30am – last admission at 3.30pm.
On Sunday 15 September, come to see what’s on our nature table from 10.30am-2pm to look through our collection of nature curiosities, and handle some real treasures of the natural world.
Whilst you’re here, pop into the shop to collect a souvenir or treat yourself in the tea-room to a cream tea or a light lunch.
Free entry on these days only as part of Heritage Open Days. There’s no need to book in advance.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Access to the church is across the paddock, which is uneven grass and can be wet or muddy, over a public road, through a gate, and through a door up a ramp. The floor is an uneven historic stone floor. The church is echoey but light and open inside. It can be noisy. The nature table will be taking place outdoors. There will be no steps or slopes up to it.
- Meeting point
Park in the main visitor car park and start your visit at Visitor Reception as usual.
- Suitability for children
Families are very welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for whatever the weather brings. Be aware that there are uneven surfaces outdoors, as well as steps, slopes and stairs both inside and outside. The Nature Table will be outdoors.
- Other
We can show people of all ages our nature items. Please come and join us, both families and adults.
Upcoming events
Hop, Skip and Soar Play Trail, Summer of Play
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.
Nature Explorer Tuesdays
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.
Guided countryside walks
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.
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 30 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.