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Flutterby butterfly trail

As the weather warms up, delight in Canons Ashby’s ‘Flutterby Butterfly’ summer trail, running from late May until early September.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As the weather warms up, delight in Canons Ashby’s ‘Flutterby Butterfly’ summer trail. Spot the butterfly’s favourite flowers, flap your wings and even dance like a butterfly (grown-ups too!) Bring the family and enjoy this free activity in our green spaces, as part of your visit to Canons Ashby. Pick up a free trail sheet at Visitor Reception when you come in. Normal admission prices apply

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

This is aimed at families

Meeting point

Pick up your free trail at Visitor Reception when you're scanning your membership cards or buying your admission tickets.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather

Accessibility

There are no steps in this area, but there are uneven outdoor surfaces which can get muddy in wet weather. There are also some small slopes where the trail will be located.

Other

This is an extra thing to do for families on their visit to Canons Ashby

Upcoming events

Event

Canons Ashby Book Fair 

Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters, all different genres from crime to cakes, new and old.

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on
25 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Guided visits to Priory Church and medieval Stew Ponds 

Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the recently restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.

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on
6 Jun to 26 Sep 2024
at
14:00 to 14:45
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

Classical recorder performance in the Priory Church 

Enjoy beautiful classical recorder music in the Priory Church, performed by the Nene Consort. There’s no extra charge or formal ticketing: feel free to pop in and out as you wish or take a pew and enjoy the whole hour.

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on
9 Jun 2024
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Great Expectations by Quantum Theatre 

From misty marshes to the streets of London; our new adaptation of Dickens’s popular and atmospheric novel, delivers high comedy and thrilling drama as we follow Pip’s journey to discover the true nature of his ‘great expectations’.

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on
22 Jun 2024
at
18:00 to 20:30