Frequently asked questions

Yes, parts of Ashridge House are open, however the main house is usually closed to the public and is used for weddings, conferences, and private events. You are able to visit the interior of Ashridge House during select events. Check out upcoming events here

Opening Hours

The Bakehouse café: 8:30am-5pm daily

Hanako Flowers and gift shop: 9am-3pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday

Gardens: 9am-last entry 4pm daily

The Vault bar: 4pm - midnight Friday & Saturday, Sunday 12pm - midnight.

Currently, our 190 bedrooms are reserved for corporate and wedding guests.

Whilst Ashridge Estate does indeed belong to the National Trust, it doesn’t include Ashridge House itself which is privately owned. National Trust Membership does not cover Ashridge House.

Ashridge House hosts conferences, weddings, private events, executive education programs, and live events. We also have a cafe, bar, and flower shop on site for daily visitors, as well as 190 acres of beautiful Grade II* listed landscaped historic gardens to explore.

Ashridge House is not open to the public, but you are able to view the interior of Ashridge House during select events, including House Tours. Check out upcoming events here

We have ample on site parking available near the front of the house. Should you require any special assistance with parking please contact us.

Ashridge House has been used in a number of productions, including The Crown (2022), seasons of Pennyworth (2022), The Dirty Dozen (1967), a Skepta (2021) music video. Our staircase in the main hall was also inspiration for Hogwarts staircase in Harry Potter (they took a mould of our actual staircase!). The ‘Whomping Willow’ seen in the Harry Potter movies was also located nearby. Sadly it fell down in June 2014 under the strain of its own weight and old age.

Dogs are allowed in the courtyard, in specific rooms of the Bakehouse café, and in the gardens on a lead. Due to the upscale atmosphere of The Vault cocktail bar, we do not allow dogs or muddy boots inside those spaces. For weddings, we know that your pup is family, so they can of course join your wedding ceremony at Ashridge with a chaperone.

For both weddings and conferences we have a highly selective list of recommended suppliers. They understand and respect the and also ultimately hold the same values and standards that we set for Ashridge House. While you are not required to use our suppliers, we do request that your suppliers meet certain insurance requirements so please speak with your coordinator when planning.

Please contact us at +44 (0) 1442 843491 or concierge@ashridge.hult.edu