Apple Harvest Weekend
Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun. There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola, and a select group of stall holders selling their wares.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun. There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola, and a select group of stall holders selling their wares. Spot the harvest mice in the house and enjoy beautiful decorations in the church. Normal admission prices apply. There are additional charges for some activities. To buy from the stall holders, please bring cash (the internet reception is patchy for their card readers).
If you want to join in the Harvest Foraging Walk please book on the separate event.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
This event is for all the family.
- Meeting point
Please head for the main car park (you may be redirected to the overflow), and start your day at Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather, and bring cash to make payments to the stall holders and join in the crafts and games.
- Accessibility
This event takes place on uneven grass in the paddock. There are no steps or stairs to this area, but the grass can be bumpy, or even muddy in poor weather.
- Other
No booking required. Children should be supervised at all times during activities and games.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Classical Recorder Music in the Church
Enjoy classical recorder music with a French theme 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.
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.