Family-friendly things to do at Canons Ashby

Published:: 26 December 2022

Father holding his young daughter in his arms as they walk through — Enjoy seasonal activities this winter at Canons Ashby | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Come out and play at Canons Ashby. There are lots of activities to keep the whole family entertained and help you create great memories together. What adventures will you have next?

Planning your family visit

Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Canons Ashby:

There are baby-changing facilities in the area outside the unisex accessible toilet and the ladies toilet. These are available to all.
High chairs available - Please ask the team for help with your baby food if it needs to be heated.
Pocket money books and games are available in the Coach House shop
You're welcome to picnic in the Paddock and Parkland, but not the formal gardens
Family trails can be picked up from visitor reception
The grass can be uneven and boggy in some areas of the wider parkland and may not be suitable for pushchairs
The garden has loose gravel paths that may not be suitable for some pushchairs and there are steps and slopes throughout.

Family-friendly events

Snowdrop Stories trail

3 February - 21 March, 10am - 4pm. Normal admission applies.

Wander through Canons Ashby and discover what people have believed about these delicate and beautiful blooms through the years.

Snowdrops bring the hope of spring, looking ahead to light and warmth whilst it’s still cold outside. Historically, some people believed these flowers had powers.

Suitable for families or story-loving adults.

Visitors walking through the church doors at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire — Enjoy the outdoors this winter at Canons Ashby | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Visitors walking along a grass path through the garden at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire. There are summer flowers in bloom on the right and neatly clipper topiary can be seen in the background with the house behind.

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