Autumn head-gardener tour including autumn apple and pear tasting, and afternoon tea
Join an exclusive Autumn tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden led by our Head Gardener, with an autumnal apple and pear tasting from our variety of historic trees.
- Booking essential
Join an exclusive Autumn tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden led by our Head Gardener, with an autumnal apple and pear tasting from our variety of historic trees.
Learn about the history of the gardens, the plants around you, and the way the team cares for them. Then settle down for a small afternoon tea. This event will go on whatever the weather as long as it’s safe to do so. Please dress for whatever the weather brings.
The garden is not enormous, so it will not involve long walks, but there are stairs, steps and slopes throughout.
Afternoon tea includes a scone, mini sandwiches and mini bakes, with tea or coffee. If you want to visit the Coach House Shop, please go before the tour begins, it will be closed when this event finishes.
If you have dietary requirements that need to be taken into account please let us know in advance.
£27 per person, booking in advance essential
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £27.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895 Booking available until 24 hours before, or until sold out
- Suitability
This is aimed at adults but older can join with their guardians.
- Meeting point
Please park in the main visitor car park and head to visitor reception.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather. Most of this is outdoors.
- Accessibility
This tour will involve steps, stairs and slopes
- Other
This is not suitable for dogs except assistance dogs
Upcoming events
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Guided visits to Priory Church and medieval Stew Ponds
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Purcell and a Picnic, with Eboracum Baroque
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Guided countryside walks
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