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    Beech woodlands at Ashridge Estate
    © NTPL / Michael Caldwell
    Ashridge Estate
    On the Herts and Bucks border, between Aylesbury and Hemel Hempstead
    Prehistory  Park  Nature reserve  Iconic views or viewpoints  Hills or mountains  Woodland  1926 
    Vast swathe of beautiful woodlands and chalk downland at the north end of the Chiltern Hills
     
    Don't miss
    • Super panoramas from Ivinghoe Beacon and the Duke of Bridgewater Monument
    • Great network of footpaths and bridleways to explore, including easy access trails
    • Rich variety of wildlife to spot, like red kite and fallow deer
    • Ancient woodlands with carpets of spring bluebells and fine autumnal displays
    • Historical remains from Iron Age to Victorian era

    Making the most of your day
    Try out the fun interactive games in our Visitor Centre's new Discovery Room to find out more about Ashridge's wildlife and history.
     
     
    Bridgewater Monument and Visitor Centre
    View of the Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge Estate
    On top of the Chilterns plateau, this is a great focal point for discovering the Ashridge estate, with a visitor centre, shop, café and car parking. The monument which towers overhead was built in 1832 to commemorate the third Duke of Bridgewater, a pioneer of 19th century canal-building. SP971131
    Ivinghoe Beacon and Hills
    This rolling chalk grassland is an important habitat for orchids and butterflies in summer. Standing 250m above sea level, it offers outstanding views over Bucks and Herts from its summit, which was once an Iron Age hill fort. It's also the northern end of the Ridgeway National Trail and Icknield Way. SP963159
    		 View of the Ivinghoe Hills, Ashridge Estate
    Ashridge Park
    View of the Golden Valley, Ashridge Estate
    This historic parkland was Ashridge's original deer-park. Uncover the Golden Valley, which is really spectacular in the autumn. This is an excellent area for walking, although car parking is limited. SP995125
    Ashridge Woods
    2,000 acres of atmospheric mature woodland with lots of waymarked trails to explore. Get close to nature here, whether it's the mighty beech trees, fascinating fungi, fallow deer or birds like nuthatch. If lucky, you might hear woodpeckers too. SP975130
    		 Ashridge - beeches are particularly threatened by drought
    Pitstone Hill and Windmill
    Pitstone Windmill, Ashridge Estate
    Elevated location for one of England's oldest surviving post-mills (an early form of windmill). Dating from 1627, it was restored by volunteers in the 1960s and is now open to the public on summer Sunday afternoons. Fantastic views across the Tring gap and vale of Aylesbury. SP945158

      Opening arrangements
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    Bridgewater Monument
    14-Mar - 01-Nov-09 12 - 4:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Visitor centre and shop
    14-Mar - 20-Dec-09 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Tea-room*
    01-Feb - 28-Mar-09 8 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    29-Mar - 24-Dec-09 8 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    26-Dec - 31-Jan-10 8 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Monument open BH Mons & Good Fri: 12-5. Monument also open Mon-Fri by arrangement, weather permitting. *Shop and tea-room close dusk if earlier.

    Get in touch
    Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre
    Moneybury Hill
    Berkhamsted
    Hertfordshire HP4 1LX

    01494 755557
    01442 851227 (Visitor centre and box office)
    01442 842716 (Horse riding warden)

    Email: ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk


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