Bluebells at Dockey Wood
The spring spectacle at Dockey Woods is back!
- Booking not needed
For many, visiting the bluebells at Dockey Wood holds special memories as an annual day out with friends and family.
To fund vital conservation work that will ensure Dockey Wood continues to be a place where memories are made, charges will apply for Dockey Wood entry over the peak weekends (free for National Trust members). Adults visit for £3.50 and children for £1.50.
Charges will apply on the weekends of: 27 and 28 April 4, 5 and 6 May 10 and 11 May
Entry is free on all other days.
Parking in Dockey Wood car park is limited. If you're able to walk, please leave these spaces free for those who are less able. Instead, park in our main car park and follow our waymarked walk from the Ashridge Visitor Centre.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £3.50 |
| Child | £1.50 |
The basics
- Suitability
Children Welcome
- Meeting point
Please park in Monument Drive and follow our waymarked walk to Dockey Wood if you are able.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
- Accessibility
Please be aware that some of the paths through Dockey Wood are narrow and muddy, pushchairs and wheelchairs may struggle. Powered mobility vehicles are not permitted.
- Other
Please stick to the main paths in order not to trample these delicate flowers. Please note you may be asked to wait a while if the wood gets very crowded.
Upcoming events
Ranger’s accessible ramble: protecting our ancient bluebell woods
Using our mobility vehicles, join one of our rangers as they guide you to experience our ancient woodland and how we protect it during its springtime bloom.
Ranger’s ramble: protecting our ancient bluebell woods
Join one of our rangers, as they guide you to experience our ancient woodland and how we protect it during its springtime bloom.
'Protecting Our Roots' second public engagement event
Ashridge Estate is at a pivotal moment in its history and action is needed now to protect the special landscape that is loved by so many.