Harvest Foraging Walks
Join local foraging expert, Lizzy, to seek hedgerow and woodland edible treats that are full of surprising flavours!
- Booking essential
As part of our Harvest events programme, book a short foraging walk with local expert, Lizzy, to seek hedgerow and woodland edible treats that are full of surprising flavours! We will be looking for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms and plants that are all around us and teaching you key identification features/preferred habitats to give a good introduction to foraging for your own wild food journey going forwards.
We will be covering good foraging practice, sustainability, preservation techniques and what species to look out for in the coming months after your foraging session with us.
You may wish to bring a camera, notepaper, something to drink as we walk and ensure you have sturdy comfortable footwear/weather appropriate clothing for the wander.
Please book in advance online or check for ticket availability at Visitor Reception when you arrive. Aimed at adults but children 12 years and over can join if booking with an adult guardian.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult 18 years + | £16.00 |
| Child 12-17 years | £16.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 03442491895
- Accessibility
This is a short walk over uneven countryside surfaces, in the open air. If you have questions please contact us.
- Meeting point
Meet at the Tellus Mater gazebo in the Harvest Weekend area
- Suitability for children
Children 12 years and over can join if booking with an adult guardian.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather, and for walking over uneven countryside ground surfaces.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
The Three Musketeers performed by Illyria
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