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The Knight Before Christmas

Bring the whole family and experience the wonder of Christmas the old-fashioned way! Twinkling lights, fresh pine, and a cosy tour through Canons Ashby house; what more could you want for Christmas?

  • Booking essential

Join us for a special after-hours tour around the house when it is decorated for Christmas. Inspired by Arthurian legend come and see the decorations which are full of knights, wizards, and dragons. They are sure to be even more atmospheric in the evening!

After the tour warm up with a class of mulled wine or hot chocolate and a mince pie, included in the ticket price.

Please note that the shop and tea-room will be closed upon arrival as this event takes place outside of our normal operating hours.

This tour is not exhaustive of all the decorated areas: the rest of the decorated areas can be visited as part of a normal standard daytime visit.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Knight Before Christmas Tour£16.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Families are welcome

Meeting point

Start at Visitor Reception and follow directions

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather - the walk from the car to the house will be chilly and over uneven ground. The house is cold at this time of year, and has steps and uneven surfaces.

Accessibility

This will involve steps, stairs, and uneven surfaces - please contact us to discuss your access needs or consult our AccessAble guide for more information. A hearing loop is available on request. This will take place in dim lighting.

Other

This event is not suitable for dogs except for assistance dogs.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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