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.
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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
Hop, Skip and Soar Play Trail, Summer of Play
Stretch your wings in the warm air and zoom around the paddock, or kick up your heels and gallop. Find out what creatures live at Canons Ashby in the summer whilst getting active with the family.
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. Please sign up on the day at Visitor Reception.
Heritage Open Day with Clarinet Ensemble Performance
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces. On Saturday enjoy live clarinet music, or on Sunday have a close up, hands-on look at our nature items, for kids or adults.
Heritage Open Day with Nature Curiosity Table
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces.