Unusual Dutch-style house on the Berkshire Downs
Our woodlands are open year round, no booking is necessary. However, please book to join one of our stair- and roof tours on Wednesday afternoons. Click the link to find out more to help you plan your visit.
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.
Access to the house is on by pre-booked guided tour only on Wednesdays at 2, 3 and 4pm, for up to 25 people at a time.
| 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.
House will be opening by tour only on Wednesday 7th July. Wednesdays only.
