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Heritage Open Day with Clarinet Ensemble Performance

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 Saturday 13 September, enjoy music from the Clarinet Ensemble, Liquorice Allsorts, in the formal garden between 11.30am - 12.30pm, or the Priory Church from 2pm – 3pm. (If it rains, both performances will be in the church).

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.

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The basics

Suitability

Families are very welcome

Meeting point

Park in the main visitor car park and start your visit at Visitor Reception as usual.

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 house.

Accessibility

The music performances will take place in the gardens and church. Both of these locations involve some slopes and covering some grassy terrain which may be uneven. The church is accessed via a grassy paddock and across a road. There is a threshold ramp into the church. For more information please see our AccessAble guide, or get in touch with us by email at canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk

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