ASHRIDGE HOUSE ILLUMINATED

HERTFORDSHIRE'S BIGGEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL

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 is 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 is 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 is open as usual.

20 magical light experiences

Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2024, ready to light up your season! Experience an enchanting evening with our magical light trail, perfect for the whole family. Wander through our stunning Grade II* listed gardens, adorned with dazzling lights and mesmerising new installations. We've thought of everything to ensure a delightful experience for all, including dog-friendly nights (Wednesday and Thursdays only), so you don't have to leave your beloved four-legged friends behind!

Book now to ensure you get the entry times you want!

Event details

Event details

29 November 2024 - 1 January 2025

First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm

Experience a festive atmosphere like no other this Christmas at Ashridge House. Our lights trail is set to sparkle brighter, bigger, and better than ever, featuring 20 different magical light experiences along the way—larger than most other light trails! Explore our gardens, aglow with thousands of twinkling lights, and indulge in a festive treat or two at our vibrant food village. Don't miss the magic of our extraordinary lights trail.

Manage your booking by clicking the button below.

For more information please read the event FAQs,

or email tickets@ashridge.hult.edu for anything further.

FESTIVE FOOD VILLAGE

Don't miss our fabulously festive Food Village for a culinary adventure that promises to spice up your season and provide plenty of festive cheer. This year, we're bringing you an even bigger and better experience with an array of delicious offerings:

Local Craft Beers: Enjoy the finest brews from local breweries.

Mulled Wine and Festive Drinks: Warm up with seasonal mulled wine and hot beverages.

Hot Sweet Treats: Indulge in waffles and crumble pots

Bratwurst and Gourmet Burgers: It wouldn't be a festive food village without the classics!

Stone-Baked Pizzas: Relish artisanal stone-baked pizzas with fresh ingredients.

Global Flavours: Discover new and exciting dishes from around the world.

Come hungry, leave happy.

BETTER & BRIGHTER

We've been working hard to ensure we're coming back bigger and better in every way. Here's what's new:

Extended Lights Trail: Now longer and more enchanting.

New Light Installations: Brand new, awe-inspiring displays

Expanded Food Village: Wider selection of festive foods and drinks

Accessibility: Our trail is accessible to all as possible

Value Family Tickets: Excellent value with family options

Eco-Friendly Lighting: Sustainable lights to protect the environment

Wet Weather Plans: Don't rain on my parade! Manage your booking online and move to a dryer day

Upgraded Restrooms: Bigger and smarter facilities

A SUSTAINABLE SEASON

At Ashridge House, we are deeply committed to sustainability and are proud to share that by October 1, 2024, Ashridge House will source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. We have already significantly reduced our reliance on diesel-powered generators for our 2024 lights trail, with approximately half of the trail powered by green renewable energy. For future years, we are exploring the use of battery-powered generators, which can be charged during the daytime using green electricity, to power the trail entirely with renewable energy.