Ashridge Estate
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Ashridge Estate
Overview
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Ashridge Estate is a 2,000 hectare (5,000 acres) area of the Chiltern Hills with beech and oak woodlands, commons and chalk downlands. These very different landscapes each support a rich variety of wildlife, including carpets of bluebells in spring, rare butterflies in summer and fallow deer that rut in autumn.
The best way to explore the Ashridge Estate is on foot or by bike. Miles of footpaths and bridleways give you plenty of space to explore, and if you drop into the visitor centre we’ll be happy to share our favourite routes with you. We also have mobility scooters if you aren't able to explore under your own steam.
A working estate
The National Trust took over the Ashridge Estate in 1926 and our Countryside team still manage the landscape as a working estate, continuing 3,000 years of tradition. We use livestock to help look after the diverse habitats on the downlands and our foresters fell timber to ensure the health of the woodland. Keep an eye out for both two and four legged conservation team members during your visit, our human ones will be happy to answer questions on our work.
- Telephone
- 01442851227
- ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ashridge Estate
How to get here
- Address
- Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT
- By cycle
- The Ashridge visitor centre is close to the Chilterns Cycle Route and there are cycle stands at the centre.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- The Ashridge Visitor Centre is a short detour from the Ridgeway footpath at Ivinghoe Beacon
- By train
- Tring train station 1¾ miles - from the station you can take a taxi or follow our walk at the bottom of this page. Ivinghoe Beacon: Cheddington train station 3½ miles
- By road
- The entrance to Monument Drive and the Estate Visitor Centre is off the B4506 between Berkhamsted and Dagnall
- Parking: Free The car park will be locked between 10pm-6am.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Buses stop close to the end of Monument Drive. Buses stop in Aldbury village which is a ½ mile uphill walk and also in Tring, which is a 1¾ mile walk.
Ashridge Estate
Prices
Monument
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £2.50 |
| Child | N/A | £1.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
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:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
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 note...
Visitor centre and estate free. Donations welcome.
Ashridge Estate
Opening times
Saturday 16 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument 11:00 - 16:00
- Brownlow Café 09:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 17 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument 11:00 - 16:00
- Brownlow Café 09:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 18 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument Closed
- Brownlow Café Closed
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 19 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument Closed
- Brownlow Café 09:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 20 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument Closed
- Brownlow Café 09:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 21 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument Closed
- Brownlow Café 09:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 22 October
- Estate Dawn to dusk
- Bridgewater Monument Closed
- Brownlow Café 09:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 17:00
Ashridge Estate
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01442851227
- ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT