Creepy Creatures Trail
Pick up a Creepy Creature Trail and have a hoot with your herd. Find out more about the amazing local creatures that you might see in these colder months, and let your little cubs explore the green space and fresh air.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Pick up a Creepy Creature Trail and have a hoot with your herd. Find out more about the amazing local creatures that you might see in these colder months, and let your little cubs explore the green space and fresh air, looking for pumpkins, owls, bats and more. (And don’t be the silly goose who forgets their wellies!)
Feel free to dress to impress in your best Halloween outfit, and don’t forget to pick up your little gift at the end. £4 per trail, and normal admission prices apply.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This event is designed for families.
- Meeting point
Start your day at visitor reception in the main car park, where you can purchase your trail activity sheet.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather! These trails will be available come rain or shine.
- Accessibility
These trails will go over uneven ground, grass and slopes.
- Other
Please pay for your trail activity sheet at Visitor Reception when you arrive.
Upcoming events
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 recently restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.
Guided countryside walks
On the fourth 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 guides.
Flutterby butterfly trail
As the weather warms up, delight in Canons Ashby’s ‘Flutterby Butterfly’ summer trail, running from late May until early September.
Canons Ashby Book Fair
Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters, all different genres from crime to cakes, new and old.