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Guided visits to the Priory Church and Medieval Stew Ponds

Scratch your medieval history itch with a guided visit of the priory church and 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)

*there is no Stew Ponds walk on Thursday 22 May because of our Book Fair*. 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. Normal admission prices apply.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This is aimed at adults but suitable for accompanied children 8 years and over

Meeting point

Meet at the Visitor Reception where you can sign up for the guided tour and to receive more detailed information.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear for uneven muddy ground, and dress for whatever the weather brings.

Accessibility

This walk is no longer than two kilometres from start to finish. It will be carried out at a very steady pace. A talk usually happens in the church where there are seats. There are shallow slopes and uneven, potentially very muddy, grass. 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. Assistance dogs only.

Contact info

Visitor Reception for bookings and information

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Wonderful Wildflowers Trail 

Explore the paddock and learn fun facts, and flower folklore! The trail will be running from late May until early September.

Event summary

on
24 May to 5 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 104 other dates or times
Event

Once upon a craft... 

Join us for a book-inspired crafting session on Tuesday and Thursday of the Book Fair week!

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on
27 May to 29 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Classical recorder performance in the Priory Church 

Enjoy beautiful classical recorder music in the Priory Church, performed by the Nene Consort. There’s no extra charge or formal ticketing: feel free to pop in and out as you wish or take a pew and enjoy the whole hour. Normal admission applies.

Event summary

on
8 Jun 2025
at
14:00 to 16:30