Plant a Pumpkin
Plant a pumpkin seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow. Keep in touch with us online and let us know how big it grows.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Plant a pumpkin seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow. Keep in touch with us online and let us know how big it grows. You can plant your pumpkin outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot. Come back in late summer to see how our pumpkins are getting on in the garden. £1 per pumpkin which will help us to care for this special place, and normal admission prices apply.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
This event is aimed at families
- Meeting point
Start your day at Visitor Reception who will be able to direct you.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather - this is outdoors. Be prepared to get muddy hands.
- Accessibility
This will be outdoors accessed over uneven grass or ground surfaces.
- Other
This may be unmanned at some times. Children must be supervised by their grown-ups at all times.
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.
Spring Foraging Walk with Tellus Mater
Join expert forager Lizzy, who will take you on a wander to seek hedgerow and woodland edibles that are full of surprising Spring flavours!
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.
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.