Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Explore small personal houses, little gardens and woodland habitats in the neighbouring counties in the heart of England. There is lots to do indoors and outdoors in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

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Lyveden's garden lodge surrounded by green grass stands tall in the spring sun.

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Lyveden

Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age.

Exterior view of Canons Ashby House and Church in spring

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Canons Ashby

A tranquil Tudor manor house set in rare terraced gardens, with the 'antient' Dryden family at its heart

Yellow daffodils cover the meadow beside a stone cottage nestled in the hillside.

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Stoneywell

The home of a family who lived and loved the Arts and Crafts

Image shows close up of leaves on a branch of a beech tree.

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Ulverscoft Nature Reserve

Reserve in the care of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Signpost pointing the way to the Priest's House, a stone building with a pitched roof, Easton On The Hill, Northamptonshire

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Priest's House

Small pre-Reformation stone building

A family of three are walking along a path in the parkland, that's lined by bright yellow daffodils. The woman is wearing a red coat and glasses and holding a child's hand who's wearing a pink coat. A gentleman wearing a pink shirt, dark jacket and jeans is walking next to them. All three look to be in conservation and smiling widely.

Walking in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

A dog sits patiently by his owners who are sat on a big yellow bench at the Top of the Gorge Festival 2019 at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Dog-friendly places in Leicestershire & Northamptonshire

A female volunteer room guide standing in a doorway talking to a visitor.

Volunteering in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

An adult and two children sit on the grass by a path doing an Easter trail at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

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Family-friendly things to do at Canons Ashby

Discover family-friendly activities and days out with the kids at Canons Ashby, including nature trails, wild play and school holiday events.

Join in the Easter fun this spring. Put on your bunny ears and complete a whole host of Eggs-cellent activities in Warwickshire

A child sits on the ground completing an Easter activity trail at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Easter egg hunt at Lyveden

This spring Lyveden will be buzzing , treat the whole family to an adventure into the wonderful world of bees on the Easter trail.

Three children standing in courtyard looking at Easter trail maps

Easter Adventures at Canons Ashby

This spring, treat the whole family to an outdoor adventure at Canons Ashby on an eggs-citing Easter trail.

Wander through the gardens and take in the beauty of spring

The south front of Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire

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The garden at Canons Ashby

The garden provides plenty of space for the family to have a great day out and enjoy the fresh air. You can also stretch your legs with one of the walks in the wider grounds.

Enjoy a light lunch, cup of tea or cake with views of gardens or a historic church.

A child enjoying a scone with jam and cream inside a café

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Eating at Canons Ashby

Grab a bite to eat in the tea-room, and find a souvenir to remember your visit in the Coach House shop. Head to the old brewhouse where you will now find a second-hand bookshop.

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Eating at Lyveden

The café in the Grade I-listed manor serves a range of hot and cold drinks, light meals, snacks and cakes to keep you refreshed during your visit. Take a seat indoors or enjoy your cuppa in the outdoor seating area.

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The garden at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire in February, with neatly trimmed topiary trees and a sundial in the middle of the path, with steps leading up to further gardens and the house beyond

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Volunteer opportunities at Canons Ashby

Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Canons Ashby and how you can join the team to play your part in looking after this historic family home.

A staff member giving a talk to visitors in the garden at Greenway Devon

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Volunteer opportunities at Lyveden

Find out more about volunteering at Lyveden. By joining the team, you'll help bring to life the stories of this intriguing Elizabethan lodge.

A view of the north end of the cottage at Stoneywell, with the garden sloping upward to the right of the image and sunshine falling over the cottage.

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Volunteer opportunities at Stoneywell

Volunteers are what make Stoneywell tick. From welcoming visitors to telling stories, driving the bus to pulling weeds, harvesting veg to taking photos - find out more about how you can join the team and play your part.

A close-up of two house guides pointing out something in a pamphlet to two visitors

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Supporter groups in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Find out about the supporter groups you can join in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. There are three to choose from: members enjoy social outings together like trips and tours, or lectures.

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Sustainable travel in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Leicestershire & Northamptonshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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Festival of blossom at Lyveden

Lyveden, near Oundle, Northamptonshire

Come experience the sights and smells of the season.

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Tresham College | Reimagine

Lyveden, near Oundle, Northamptonshire

Head to the common room to see the new exhibition from the students at Tresham College.

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Easter Adventures at Canons Ashby

Canons Ashby, near Daventry, Northamptonshire

This spring, treat the whole family to an outdoor adventure at Canons Ashby on our Easter trail.

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Easter egg hunt at Stoneywell

Stoneywell, Leicestershire

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Stoneywell on an Easter trail.

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Easter egg hunt at Lyveden

Lyveden, near Oundle, Northamptonshire

This spring Lyveden will be buzzing , treat the whole family to an adventure into the wonderful world of bees on the Easter trail.

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Foraging workshop

Lyveden, near Oundle, Northamptonshire

Discover seasonal wild foods and learn to forage safely while still leaving plenty of Mother Earth's bounty for nature.

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Outdoor Tuesday | Make a bug hotel

Lyveden, near Oundle, Northamptonshire

Help look after your local bees and creepy crawly by making them a snuggly homy friends.

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SOLD OUT- Exclusive Behind-the-scenes House Tour with Afternoon Tea

Canons Ashby, near Daventry, Northamptonshire

Ever wondered what's behind the closed doors of Canons Ashby? Seize the opportunity to be exclusively shown some of our best kept secrets and to learn more about how we conserve our place and collection.

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A family in the garden in spring surrounded by daffodils at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire

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