Get into the festive spirit
From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.
Christmas at Canons Ashby
For Christmas this year, we invite you to experience a magical visit with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights and dragons. Little ones can explore like an Arthurian knight on the Christmas Quest trail and grown-ups can join in with a Christmas wreath making workshop. There are after-dark candlelit tours round the house to enjoy and traditional baroque Christmas music outside in the courtyard.
The festive decorations are drawn from the pages of Arthurian legend, which sparked the imaginations of Dryden family writers hundreds of years ago.
Complete your vist by enjoying some warming treats in the Coach House tea-room and take inspiration from the seasonal gifts and decorations in our gift shop with some festive shopping.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Tue 19 and Wed 20 November, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, £35 per person including all materials, prebooking essential. Find out more here.
Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a wreath on your front door. Spend a few hours with our talented flower 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.
A Christmas Quest
28 November - 24 December, 11am-2.30pm. Normal asmission applies.
Experience a magical Christmas visit at Canons Ashby with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights, dragons and the wonderful myths that surround them. For little adventurers, pick up the Christmas Quest children’s trail, find all the ingredients on the list, and help Merlin complete his spell to make a magical Christmas.
Christmas Carols in the Courtyard with Eboracum Baroque
Sat 30 November, 5.30pm - 7.15pm, Adult £18.50 and Child £11. Pre-booking essential. More information here.
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.
A hot drink and mince pie is included.
Festive Handbell Ringing in the church
Saturday 7 December, 11.30am - 12.15pm, no pre-booking needed and normal admission applies.
Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell ringers in the beautiful acoustics of Priory Church. Wrap up warm and take a pew to enjoy their beautiful music.
A Knight Before Christmas
Friday 13 December, 6pm - 7.10pm & 7.30pm - 8.40pm, £16 per person, booking in advance essential. Find out more here.
Join us for a special after-hours tour around the festive house as a fascinating Christmas treat. The Arthurian decorations, full of knights, wizards and dragons, are sure to be even more atmospheric in the evening. Our experienced guide will show you around some of the main show rooms, tell you some fascinating facts, and we’ll finish with mulled cider or hot chocolate and a mince pie by the light of the Christmas Trees.
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