Help find all of the ingredients for Merlin to cast his Merry Christmas Spell at National Trust Canons Ashby. Look around the paddock and get active with the family - and don't forget your wellies! When you've found everything, collect your little Christmas gift to take home with you. Event takes place between 10am and 3pm daily. (Please note, we ... Read More
Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a wreath on your front door. Spend a few hours with our talented team who will help you craft your own festive wreath using greenery from the grounds of Canons Ashby. Includes a hot drink to keep you going whilst you’re perfecting your creation. Event takes place Tuesday 24th - Wednesday 25th November. ... Read More
Singers from Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Canons Ashby for a festive concert of music through the ages. There will be a chance to join in with well-known Christmas carols and tunes along the way, as well as enjoying professional singers performing music from medieval times through to more recent festive arrangements. Join us during the interval for ... Read More
Experience a magical Christmas visit at Canons Ashby with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights, dragons and the wonderful myths that surround them. This year our Christmas displays will be inspired by the legends that sparked the imagination of John Dryden, member the Canons Ashby family and the first poet laureate. King Arthur, the semi-opera written by John Dryden ... Read More
Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell Ringers in the beautiful acoustics of the Priory Church between 11.30am and 12.30pm on Saturday 5 December. Wrap up warm and take a pew to enjoy their beautiful music. Don’t miss the house - which will be all dressed up for an Arthurian Christmas - before or afterwards. Normal admission prices apply.
Join us for a special after-hours tour around Canons Ashby House when it is decorated for Christmas. Come and see the decorations inspired by Arthurian legends, full of knights, wizards, and dragons. They are even more atmospheric in the evening! After the tour warm up with a mulled cider or hot chocolate and a mince pie, included in the ticket ... Read More
Get into the festive spirit with the Towcester Studio Band in our beautifully decorated church at National Trust Canons Ashby. These talented musicians will be playing traditional Christmas Carols and light Christmas Music: pop in and enjoy any time in these time slots. No ticketing or extra payments required, come and go as you like, families welcome. Then why not ... Read More
Bring your little princes and princesses to Canons Ashby to decorate a gold crown with festive stickers and gems and then go to see the house decorations based on the legends of King Arthur. This activity will be taking place in the church, where there is a beautiful Christmas tree to see too. Wrap up warm! It's chilly and pretty. ... Read More
Bring your little elves to listen to festive stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop at Canons Ashby. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under 5's between 10.15 and 10:45 on Tuesday 15 December. NB we will be sitting on the floor on rugs, there will be a small number of cushions available. Wrap up warm! We'll have ... Read More
