CLOSURE NOTICE - SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER

Ashridge House Illuminated will be closed on Saturday 7 December due to expected high winds reaching between 55-60mph. This decision has been made in response to weather warnings issued by the Met Office. If you are due to visit tomorrow, you will receive an email this afternoon on your options and further information. Today, Friday 6 December we are open as usual.

CLOSURE NOTICE - SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER

Ashridge House Illuminated will be closed on Saturday 7 December due to expected high winds reaching between 55-60mph. This decision has been made in response to weather warnings issued by the Met Office. If you are due to visit tomorrow, you will receive an email this afternoon on your options and further information. Today, Friday 6 December we are open as usual.

CLOSURE NOTICE - SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER

Ashridge House Illuminated will be closed on Saturday 7 December due to expected high winds reaching between 55-60mph. This decision has been made in response to weather warnings issued by the Met Office. If you are due to visit tomorrow, you will receive an email this afternoon on your options and further information. Today, Friday 6 December we are open as usual.

House & Gardens

Visit Us

Once a royal residence to King Henry VIII and Princess Elizabeth I, today Ashridge House is an award winning meeting, events, and wedding venue. Set in 190 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, Ashridge House is located in Hertfordshire, only 30 minutes north of London.

Ashridge House is the perfect environment to learn, reflect and to be inspired. Step back into history and elegance in our luxury Grade I neo-gothic country house; we welcome you to join us and be part of Ashridge House history.

A spire of the chapel stands tall and is lit by warm sun. There is a green lawn and tables with umbrellas up outside the wall of the building, also in sunlightA spire of the chapel stands tall and is lit by warm sun. There is a green lawn and tables with umbrellas up outside the wall of the building, also in sunlight
Main hall and grand staircase with portraits on the wallMain hall and grand staircase with portraits on the wall
Old library with bookshelves, fireplace, and cozy seating areaOld library with bookshelves, fireplace, and cozy seating area
White tables are decorated with flowers in the golden Lady Marian Alford roomWhite tables are decorated with flowers in the golden Lady Marian Alford room

Weddings

Bring your dream to life

With its Gothic architecture, grand, turreted façades and historic grounds, Ashridge House is a picturesque backdrop to host your wedding day. Everyone’s dream wedding is different and you’ll have an expert wedding coordinator on hand every step of the way to help you create it.

With award-winning service and wedding packages that offer superb flexibility, we will help you make it not just the perfect day, but a truly personal experience too.

A smiling couple walks through a doorway with confetti bring thrownA smiling couple walks through a doorway with confetti bring thrown
A couple stands in the landscapes bushes and gardenA couple stands in the landscapes bushes and garden
A couple walks among a field of blooming rhododendrons, Ashridge House sits in the background across a large green lawn
An elegant white table setting with blue candles and pastel flowersAn elegant white table setting with blue candles and pastel flowers
A couple embrace in the Italian gardens with Ashridge House in the backgroundA couple embrace in the Italian gardens with Ashridge House in the background
A woman is lifted into the air while dancing while a crowd watches and take photosA woman is lifted into the air while dancing while a crowd watches and take photos
A couple embraces and watches fireworks over the gardenA couple embraces and watches fireworks over the garden

Conferences

Away, but not far away

Located only 30 minutes from London, and rated one of the finest conference and event facilities in the UK, Ashridge House boasts inspiring creative spaces for meetings and events and is a magnificent setting for private dining.

Whether it’s a C-suite board meeting, a large conference, team retreat, or product launch, Ashridge House offers a vast array of spaces for your event. Get in touch so we can help bring your vision to life.

A group of people stand near outdoor tables and umbrellas on a patioA group of people stand near outdoor tables and umbrellas on a patio
Two people walk in sunny gardens, a large tree looms behind them and yellow green florals surround their pathTwo people walk in sunny gardens, a large tree looms behind them and yellow green florals surround their path
Two people sit on the sofa as sunlight streams through with windowsTwo people sit on the sofa as sunlight streams through with windows
4 people in lanyards stand in a circle laughing4 people in lanyards stand in a circle laughing
A banquet table with elegantly dressed people drinking wineA banquet table with elegantly dressed people drinking wine
Five people sit on comfy chairs speakingFive people sit on comfy chairs speaking
A group of people stand near outdoor tables and umbrellas on a patioA group of people stand near outdoor tables and umbrellas on a patio

What's On

Upcoming events

There’s always something going on at Ashridge House. As part of the local Hertfordshire community, we host an array of seasonal events for the public to enjoy in our grounds and gardens.

Watch classic films at outdoor cinema next to an oak tree Queen Victoria planted when she was four, enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in one of our heritage rooms, explore the house on our guided Champagne House Tours, or experience an enchanting evening with our magical light trail returning this winter!

Food & Wellbeing

In House Convenience

We have everything you need. Grab a bite to eat in the Bakehouse and soak up the sun in the courtyard café, or unwind in old school glamour at the Vault bar.

Our members wellness centre includes a pool, gym, sauna and steam room, creating the ultimate luxurious experience amidst the backdrop of the historic house and gardens.

Two people sitting poolside at the Ashridge House swimming poolTwo people sitting poolside at the Ashridge House swimming pool

Stay With Us

Make yourself at home

Weddings, conference, and private function guests can sleep under the same roof graced by British royalty, walk the footsteps of Earls and Dukes, and escape into secret gardens like the 19th century bourgeoisie.

Our rooms and lodges offer a calm escape, all nestled within the quiet woods of Hertfordshire. Whatever you choose, we have a room for every occasion, from team offsite to celebrating life's biggest moments with family and friends.

A bedroom with large wooden headboard and art is warmly lit by a light over a side table