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    Opening times  Opening arrangements
    Countryside
     Open all year Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Bridgewater Monument
     15 Mar–26 Oct 08  12–4:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Visitor centre and shop
     15 Mar–21 Dec 08  12–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Tea-room
     15 Mar–21 Dec 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Pitstone Windmill
     1 Jun–31 Aug 08  2:30–6 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
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    Bridgewater Monument also open Bank Holiday Mondays. Pitstone Windmill open August Bank Holiday Monday.
     
    Admission price  Admission Prices
    Donations from countryside visitors welcomed. Horse riding permits are available to purchase from our horse riding warden, telephone for details.
     
    WC  WCs
    WCs at Visitor Centre. Please check at the Visitor Centre for opening times.
     
    Families and children  Families & children
    Baby-changing facilities at the Visitor Centre.
     
    Dogs  Dogs
    Dogs are welcome, but must be kept under close control at all times to avoid worrying wildlife. Please help us to look after the estate by taking any dog mess home with you.
     
    Picnics  Picnic areas
    There are areas for picnicking near the
    Monument. Please help us to look after the estate by taking your litter home with you.
     
    Refreshments  Refreshments
    Tea-room (not NT) at Visitor Centre serving light lunches and afternoon teas. Seating area is outdoors.
     
    Shop  Shopping
    National Trust gift shop at Visitor Centre.
     
    Visitor centre  Visitor centre
    Try out the fun interactive games in our Visitor Centre's new Discovery Room to find out more about Ashridge's wildlife and history. It also offers a study base for school groups and private hire.
     
    Information for visitors  Information for visitors
    A wide variety of leaflets including self-guided walks and I-Spy sheets are available from the Visitor Centre.
     
    Learning  Learning
    The Ashridge estate is very popular with school groups. Facilities include an education room, hands-on activities and taught programmes for primary schools. Contact us to find out more.
     
    Base camps  Base camp
    The Chilterns volunteer base camp is situated on the Ashridge estate. It providing group accommodation for up to 20 people. Contact us to find out more.
     
    Functions  Available for functions
    The study base can be hired for small private functions. Meadley's Meadow, behind the Visitor Centre, can also be hired out.
     

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