Plant a Sunflower
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home! At home, you can plant your sunflower outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot. Come back later in the summer to see how big our sunflowers in the garden are getting. £1 per sunflower which will help us to care for this special place. Normal admission prices apply.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This is aimed at families. Adults should accompany their children at all times.
- Meeting point
Start at Visitor Reception who will be able to direct you to the activity
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
This will do be done in an area with an uneven ground surface
- Other
This is a small activity to add to your family visit. This activity may be unmanned at some times.
Upcoming events
The Magical Forest Trail
Can you help Merlin the Wizard find his way through the magical forest?
Decorate a Christmas Crown
Decorate a gold crown with festive stickers and gems and then go to see the decorations based on the legends of King Arthur.
A Christmas Quest
Experience a magical Christmas visit at Canons Ashby with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights, dragons and the wonderful myths that surround them. Running from 29 November - 24 December.
Snowdrop Stories
Snowdrops bring the hope of spring, looking ahead to light and warmth whilst it’s still cold outside. On your visit to Canons Ashby, stop to admire the bright white blooms and discover some new stories.