Ever wondered what's behind the closed doors of Canons Ashby? Their House and Collections Officer and experienced House Guide will lead you around the historic mansion after they have closed to the public. They will tell you more about the conservation work they do, show you some secret hidden spaces, and show you some special items normally kept in their ... Read More
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home! At home, you can plant your sunflower outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot. Head back later in the summer to see how big all of the sunflowers in the garden are getting. £1 per sunflower which will help Canons Ashby to care ... Read More
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home! At home, you can plant your sunflower outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot. Head back later in the summer to see how big all of the sunflowers in the garden are getting. £1 per sunflower which will help Canons Ashby to care ... Read More
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home! At home, you can plant your sunflower outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot. Head back later in the summer to see how big all of the sunflowers in the garden are getting. £1 per sunflower which will help Canons Ashby to care ... Read More
Eboracum Baroque present a varied programme of baroque music to enjoy in the beautiful gardens at Canons Ashby. It includes operatic arias by Handel and Vivaldi alongside instrumental music by Purcell and Corelli performed on baroque instruments. There will also be instrumental music for the trumpet and recorder by other composers from the time. All performed on period instruments in ... Read More
Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden this spring led by their Head Gardener. Learn about the history of the gardens, the plants around you, and the way the team cares for them. Then enjoy a cream tea together in the tea-room. pre-booking essential
Young Archaeologists (and their accompanying adults)! Join the team for a morning workshop to find out all about how archaeology works, the basics of what you need to uncover evidence of the past, and to handle some real archaeological items. Then we'll take a stroll to look for archaeology all around us. For children aged 8 years and above, and ... Read More
Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than-life characters, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, on a madcap jungle adventure as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some cheeky monkeys, and the fierce tiger, Shere Khan! Funny, exciting and wildly entertaining, this AOOO-some musical ... Read More
Join a foraging workshop with local expert Lizzy to discover some delectable wild foods that can make seasonal safe additions to your diet. We will hunt for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms and plants, teaching key identifying features and preferred habitats. This will give you a solid start on your wild food journey. You may also like to bring a camera, ... Read More
Join a foraging workshop with local expert Lizzy to discover some delectable wild foods that can make seasonal safe additions to your diet. We will hunt for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms and plants, teaching key identifying features and preferred habitats. This will give you a solid start on your wild food journey. You may also like to bring a camera, ... Read More
