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 20 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit of the church and restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide. There are 20 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day. An exclusive chance to see this beautiful area. This visit will only go ahead in good weather due to ground conditions on the route. Please wear sturdy footwear and ask at reception on your way in. You can sign up on the day for this event. The spaces are first come, first served. Please ask at Visitor Reception for more information. This is not suitable for children under 8 years old. This is not suitable for dogs other than assistance dogs. This event is not going ahead on Thursday 28 May during half term. Normal admission prices apply.
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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 is aimed at adults but suitable for accompanied children 8 years and over
- Meeting point
Start your day at Visitor Reception where you can sign up for the visit. Signing up is first-come-first-served.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy footwear for uneven muddy ground, and dress for whatever the weather brings.
- Accessibility
This is suitable for people who are able to walk a couple of kilometres, not very fast, up and down a shallow slope, over uneven grass in potentially muddy conditions. There may be slippery areas next to the ponds.
- Other
This will not go ahead in poor weather. This tour has limited spaces, and the sign up is first come first served. This is not suitable for dogs other than assistance dogs.
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