Canons Ashby
National Trust, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3SD
Canons Ashby is a fascinating puzzle of a building, made in several different stages and styles, surrounded by a terraced garden which will be full of colourful dahlias in early September. If you want a longer stroll, stride out into the parkland, or cross the road to see the Priory church where the medieval canons used to live and worship.
We will be welcoming the wonderful Liquorice Allsorts' clarinet ensemble for both indoor and outdoor performances on Saturday (weather depending).
If you're visiting with little explorers, pick up an activity sheet from Visitor Reception. There will be a children's activity on Sunday between 11am and 2pm.
Whilst you’re here, pop into the shop to collect a souvenir or treat yourself in the tea-room to a cream tea or a light lunch.
Free entry on these days only as part of Heritage Open Days. There’s no need to book in advance.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Site: 1000-1700. Cafe and Shop: 1030-1630. House: 1130-1600. Live music from the ensemble Liquorice Allsorts TBC
- Sunday 14 September:
- Site: 1000-1700. Cafe and Shop: 1030-1630. House: 1130-1600. Children activities available between: 1100-1400
Location & directions
National Trust, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3SD
- Contact on day:
- Canons Ashby 01327861900
- Telephone number:
- +441327861900
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Canons Ashby House has steps and stairs throughout, uneven floor levels and low natural lighting due to its historic nature. The Great Kitchen is the only room with level access, although this is over very uneven cobbles. In the Great Kitchen there is a video tour of the house with headphones, and volunteers are present to answer questions. The garden is terraced with different levels, slopes, and stairs and is partially accessible. Please read the access statement on our website, or contact us for information via email - [email protected] Some areas are pram friendly.
Additional information
At busy times we may need to use timed tickets in the house - please pick up your house tickets when you arrive - these are first come first served. It may be very busy on heritage open days, and we have limited capacity in the car park.
