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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our books speak volumes! Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters. Head over to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of donated books. We have all genres from crime to cakes, new and old. Stock up for your summer holidays whilst raising funds for our special place. From 23 - 31 May, 10am until 4pm. We recommend bringing cash to make it easier to buy books. Please take care on the public road on the way to the church. Normal admission prices apply.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Families are welcome
- Meeting point
Start your day at Visitor Reception and then follow directions to the church. Watch out for traffic when crossing the road.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather. You will need to cross the grass paddock to reach the church.
- Accessibility
The church is accessed via a grassy and woodchipped paddock which is uneven in places and sometimes quite muddy. You will need to cross a road to get to the church. There is a permanent threshold ramp to the entrance of the church. Assistance dogs only. Please contact us if you have any accessibility queries.
- Other
It's recommended to bring cash to make it easier to buy books.
Upcoming events
Evening Music in the Garden with Eboracum Baroque
Eboracum Baroque present a varied programme of baroque music to enjoy in the beautiful gardens at Canons Ashby. It includes operatic arias by Handel and Vivaldi alongside instrumental music by Purcell and Corelli performed on baroque instruments.
Spring Garden Tour and Cream Tea with the Head Gardener
Experience the beauty of spring in the garden with a tour from our Head Gardener! Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden this spring led by our Head Gardener. Then enjoy a cream tea together in the tea-room.
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.