Once upon a craft...
Join us for a book-inspired crafting session on Tuesday and Thursday of the Book Fair week!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Everyone is welcome to join in with this activity. We will be using felt-tip pens and pencils. Hand washing facilities will be available nearby to help you clean up afterwards. Please don’t wear precious or valuable clothing – just in case! Normal admission prices apply, £1 per person.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This event is for anyone who would like to do some craft
- Meeting point
Begin your visit with the Visitor Reception team who will direct you to the Priory Church. This event will be happening between 11am and 2pm on Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 May.
- What to bring and wear
For this activity we will be using pens and pencils, but you may want to wear something you wouldn't mind getting messy, just in case!
- Accessibility
This craft activity will take place in the Priory Church. Access to the church is across the paddock which is a mix of uneven grass and woodchip. You will need to open a gate to cross the road. There is a rubber threshold ramp into the church. For more accessibility information please call us on 01327861900 or look at our AccessAble guide.
Upcoming events
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.
Wonderful Wildflowers Trail
Explore the paddock and learn fun facts, and flower folklore! The trail will be running from late May until early September.
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.
Classical recorder performance in the Priory Church
Enjoy beautiful classical recorder music 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. Normal admission applies.