Unusual Dutch-style house on the Berkshire Downs
Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open. Many houses are also open to visit. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.
This extraordinary building with the appearance of a doll's house nestles in a beautiful valley on the Berkshire Downs, surrounded by woodland.
It was built by an Earl, William Craven, as a house fit for the queen he loved, Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia in 1662.
Ashdown House is tenanted and when open, access is limited to hall, staircase (100 steps ) and roof.
When open, access to the house is by guided tour only at 2.15, 3.15 and 4.15, for up to 25 people at a time.On busy days, timed tickets for the tours will be handed out at the gate on a first come basis. Pre-booking is not required except for large groups who must contact us first on 01793 762209 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) to check if they can be accommodated.
Watch our lace maker at work during your visit to the house and also see woodland craft demonstrations.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £6.00 |
| Child | N/A | £3.00 |
| Family | N/A | £15.00 |
| Family One Adult | N/A | £9.00 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please book online before visiting.
We can only accept cash payments onsite.
Currently closed. House will be opening by tour only on Wednesday 23rd June.
