Canons Ashby
Northamptonshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Canons Ashby, Daventry NN11 3SD
Canons Ashby is an Elizabethan manor house in Northamptonshire built by the Dryden family and largely unaltered since the 1710s - a house whose interest lies in what it hasn't had done to it as much as what has. No visitor reviews are on file yet for this listing, so the practical detail of a visit isn't available here. The notes point to a house valued for its unusually unspoiled state rather than for grandeur or a single standout feature.
Worth the trip
The house's largely unaltered state since the early 18th century, a rarer survival than the many houses that were remodelled by later generations.
Before you go
With no reviews on file yet, it's worth checking current opening days and any restoration work directly with the National Trust before visiting.
Elizabethan manor house built by the Dryden family, largely unaltered since the 1710s
Common questions about Canons Ashby
Where is Canons Ashby?
Canons Ashby is in Northamptonshire, England, at Canons Ashby, Daventry NN11 3SD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Canons Ashby?
Yes - Canons Ashby is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Canons Ashby?
The house's largely unaltered state since the early 18th century, a rarer survival than the many houses that were remodelled by later generations.
Is Canons Ashby a ruin or still intact?
Canons Ashby is largely intact - Elizabethan manor house built by the Dryden family, largely unaltered since the 1710s.
