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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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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.
- Meeting point
Please head for the main car park (you may be redirected to the overflow), and start your day at Visitor Reception.
- Suitability for children
This event is for all the family.
- 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.
- Other
No booking required. Children should be supervised at all times during activities and games.
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.
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. Please sign up on the day at Visitor Reception.
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. On Saturday enjoy live clarinet music, or on Sunday have a close up, hands-on look at our nature items, for kids or adults.
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.