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Canons Ashby Book Fair

Our books speak volumes! Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Head over to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters. We have all genres from crime to cakes, new and old. Stock up for your summer holidays whilst raising funds for our special place. From 24 May - 1 June from 10am until 4pm.

We recommend bringing cash to make it easier to buy books. Please take care on the public road on the way to the church.

Normal admission prices apply.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Families are welcome

Meeting point

Start your day at Visitor Reception and then follow directions to the church. Watch out for traffic when crossing the road.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather. You will need to cross the grass paddock to reach the church.

Accessibility

The church is accessed via a grassy and woodchipped paddock which is uneven in places and sometimes quite muddy. You will need to cross a road to get to the church. There is a permanent threshold ramp to the entrance of the church. Assistance dogs only. Please contact us if you have any accessibility queries.

Other

It's recommended to bring cash to make it easier to buy books.

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