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Flexible rooms

With over 30 fully equipped meeting rooms, accommodating up to 250 people in our largest spaces, you’ll find the ideal event space at Ashridge House. There’s a superbly flexible mix of grand, atmospheric period rooms and contemporary spaces, with a complement of 50 smaller syndicate rooms at your disposal too.

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Old Library

On the ground floor of the Main House, the Old Library is a spectacular room. Luxurious ebony and brass bookcases line the room and incorporate a secret door. Beautiful high ceilings, an original fireplace and views of the Italian garden make this a most unique conference room.

Theatre Capacity80

Boardroom Capacity40

Cabaret Capacity50

Classroom Capacity28

Horseshoe Capacity26

Round Table Capacity70

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Churchill

Situated in the East Wing, Churchill is a smart and stately meeting room – ideal for board meetings or private dining. It’s flooded with natural daylight and looks out to the North side of the house.

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Boardroom Capacity10

Round Table Capacity27

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Lady Marian Alford

Lady Marian Alford, after whom the room is named, commissioned the remodel of the elaborately decorated drawing room completed in the 19th century. Beautifully restored in 1996, the room is now an impressive conference room with panoramic views of the gardens.‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎

Theatre Capacity130

Boardroom Capacity36

Cabaret Capacity70

Classroom Capacity48

Horseshoe Capacity30

Round Table Capacity100

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Brindley

The second largest meeting room at Ashridge is an unusual octagonal-shape, which suits all conference style set ups. The Brindley Suite, with its modern facilities, is located off the main quadrangle, just next to the Main House. No pillars, natural daylight, private coffee lounge, limitless learning tech.

Theatre Capacity128

Boardroom Capacity28

Cabaret Capacity80

Classroom Capacity70

Horseshoe Capacity36

Round Table Capacity80

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Stables

Formally a stables block, these three meeting rooms feature floor to ceiling aspects of the Monks Barn dry gardens.  Furnished with formal boardroom tables as well as comfortable chairs, these meeting rooms are each ideal for up to 10 delegates.

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Theatre Capacity10

Boardroom Capacity10

Cabaret Capacity10

Classroom Capacity10

Horseshoe Capacity10

Round Table Capacity10

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Fairhaven

The largest of the meeting rooms at Ashridge, Fairhaven was built as a modern extension to the original stables, which were designed in 1817 and remain protected for visitors to enjoy today. Fairhaven is a large purpose built meeting room, which can be separated by a dividing partition. No pillars, natural daylight, private coffee lounge, fully equipped AV.

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Theatre Capacity250

Boardroom Capacity32

Cabaret Capacity150

Classroom Capacity150

Horseshoe Capacity80

Boardroom

Recently renovated, the boardroom sits near the main entrance of the house and is furnished with a classic late Victorian oak‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎table and chairs. Perfect for a round table discussion, or group meetings, the Boardroom is full of light to create an inspiring atmosphere for all guests.

Boardroom Capacity20

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Princess Elizabeth

On the first floor of the Main House, Princess Elizabeth is a mirror image of Prince Edward, with original features and wonderful views of the gardens.

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Theatre Capacity35

Boardroom Capacity18

Cabaret Capacity24

Classroom Capacity24

Horseshoe Capacity22

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Sitting room

Formally the Duke’s sitting room, this meeting room is situated in the East Wing of the Main House, overlooking the Italian garden. Furnished with a beautiful formal board table, as well as comfortable arm chairs, this meeting room is ideal for up to 8 delegates.

Boardroom Capacity8

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Monks Barn

Built as part of the monastic site in the 14th century and extended by James Wyatt in 1821, Monks Barn is one of the oldest buildings on the site. Packed with architectural features, it’s now a light and bright conference space with double height ceilings, modern technology and several syndicate rooms.

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Theatre Capacity60

Boardroom Capacity28

Cabaret Capacity45

Classroom Capacity24

Round Table Capacity70

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Bonar Law

The East wing of the House was originally built in 1822 and was a highly fashionable development in the 19th century. Elegantly decorated, Bonar Law has stunning views over the Italian Gardens to the rear of the house, perfect for board meetings and private dinners.

Theatre Capacity20

Boardroom Capacity14

Cabaret Capacity12

Classroom Capacity12

Round Table Capacity18

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Egerton

Located in East Wing of Main House, this room has a high ceiling and large windows with lots of natural light.  The room is located on the ground floor and faces north. Egerton has built in AV equipment.

Theatre Capacity20

Boardroom Capacity20

Cabaret Capacity20

Classroom Capacity20

Horseshoe Capacity20

Round Table Capacity27

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Ellesmere

Ellesmere has stunning views over the front of the house, initially furnished as exquisite private apartments for the Duke and Duchess of the day, each respective room was complete with its own personal character and décor.

Boardroom Capacity8

Cabaret Capacity10

Round Table Capacity10

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Prince Edward

On the first floor of the Main House, Prince Edward has fabulous views of the south gardens. Formally a bedroom in the country mansion, original features continue to add character.‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎

Theatre Capacity35

Boardroom Capacity22

Cabaret Capacity24

Classroom Capacity24

Horseshoe Capacity18

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Orangery

The Orangery, as the name would suggest, was originally a purpose-built glass roofed extension to the original house where orange and lemon plants were grown. Today it is a large, light filled self-contained meeting space complete with five additional syndicate rooms and private coffee lounge.

Theatre Capacity30

Boardroom Capacity20

Cabaret Capacity30

Classroom Capacity30

Horseshoe Capacity20

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Queen Victoria

Located on the first floor of the Main House, Queen Victoria has stunning views onto the South Lawn. Formally a bedroom in the country mansion, original features add to the character.

Theatre Capacity28

Boardroom Capacity16

Cabaret Capacity18

Classroom Capacity16

Horseshoe Capacity16

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Windsor

A charming meeting room with an ornate fireplace, high ceiling and original features. The Windsor Room is located in the east wing of the Main House, overlooking the stunning Italian garden. This grade I listed room will not fail to impress and is often used for board meetings.

Theatre Capacity24

Boardroom Capacity16

Cabaret Capacity16

Classroom Capacity16

Horseshoe Capacity16

Round Table Capacity32

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Red Lodge

Close to the Main House, Red Lodge has been converted to offer complete conference facilities in one building. The main meeting room has kept all its charm with gothic windows and high ceilings with wooden beams.

Theatre Capacity57

Boardroom Capacity28

Cabaret Capacity30

Classroom Capacity20

Horseshoe Capacity20

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King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII is the smallest of five meeting rooms located on the first floor of the Main House. With high ceilings and large windows, the room feels spacious with lots of natural daylight.

Theatre Capacity30

Boardroom Capacity20

Cabaret Capacity24

Classroom Capacity16

Horseshoe Capacity16

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Angus

Angus Building was established as a modern meeting facility and bedroom complex in 2001. Located at the edge of the National Trust boundary, one can often see deer grazing just a stone’s throw from the meeting and syndicate rooms.

Theatre Capacity128

Boardroom Capacity28

Cabaret Capacity50

Classroom Capacity70

Horseshoe Capacity36