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House
700 years of history
Our artisanal café and flower shop are open daily, with the cocktail bar operating throughout the weekend. You'll forget you're just 30 miles from central London. Click below for essential information to enhance your visit to Ashridge House. We look forward to providing you with a memorable day.
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 "Aerial external shot of Ashridge House and gardens and surrounding grounds")
Gardens
Explore 190 acres
Our private Grade II* registered historic gardens are open daily to visitors. Humphry Repton, the greatest landscape gardener of his day, was commissioned to design the formal gardens, and they remain intact today as the finest surviving example of his work, often referred to as his ‘Garden of Gardens.’ Dogs on leads welcome. Click below to learn more and plan your visit.
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Ashridge House Illuminated
HERTFORDSHIRE'S BIGGEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL.
Following the success of Ashridge House Illuminated in 2022, we are excited to announce that our Christmas lights experience is back for 2024, and it’s set to be brighter, bigger and better than ever before!
Book now to ensure you get the entry times you want.
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Gallery
Photos of Ashridge House
If you haven’t visited Ashridge House, then take our virtual tour for a taste of its grandeur and historic ambiance. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the house and explore our elegant reception rooms, each with its own character and the choice of versatile event spaces. Then take a stroll in the landscaped gardens and see a little of our tranquil 190 acre grounds.
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Find us
Directions and address
Ashridge House is a tranquil retreat set in 190 acres of parkland, but it’s just moments from the Berkhamsted Railway Station and main cities, convenient for London, its airports and the Midlands. Complete with extensive on-site parking, you’ll find Ashridge House is perfectly located in every way.
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