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Poisons, Potions and Plants Trail

Come to Canons Ashby this Autumn and discover the spooky stories behind seemingly innocent blooms!

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Come to Canons Ashby this Autumn and discover the spooky stories behind seemingly innocent blooms! From Deadly Nightshade to Witch Hazel there will be something new for everyone to learn. Feel free to dress to impress in your best Halloween outfit, and don't forget your wellies if it is wet outside! This trail runs between 17 October and 8 November. Please note that the property is closed between Monday and Wednesday (inclusive) in November. £3 per trail, normal admission prices apply.

Times

Prices

Event prices

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per trail£3.00
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The basics

Accessibility

This activity is outdoors and will go over uneven ground, grass and slopes. There is plenty of space and it is not in crowded or echoey spaces.

Meeting point

Start your day at visitor reception in the main car park, where you can purchase your trail.

Suitability for children

This is aimed at families

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather! The trail will be available come rain or shine.

Other

Normal admission prices apply as well as the trail price. The trail will include a little gift at the end.

Upcoming events

Merlin's Magic Christmas Trail 

Help find all of the ingredients for Merlin to cast his Merry Christmas Spell. Look around the paddock and get active with the family - and don't forget your wellies!

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on
19 Nov 2026 to 1 Jan 2027
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 37 other dates or times

Christmas Wreath Making at Canons Ashby 

Make your doorway merry and bright this festive season with a handmade wreath!

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on
24 Nov to 25 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

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.

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on
28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 26 other dates or times

Carols in the Courtyard with Eboracum Baroque 

Singers from Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Canons Ashby for a festive concert of music through the ages in the atmospheric courtyard.

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on
28 Nov 2026
at 17:15 to 19:15