Ashridge Estate is a 2,000 hectare (5,000 acres) area of the Chiltern Hills AONB with beech and oak woodlands, commons and chalk downlands. These very different landscapes each support a rich variety of wildlife, including carpets of bluebells in spring, rare butterflies in summer and fallow deer that rut in autumn.

In recent years the population surrounding Ashridge Estate has increased... Read more

Nestled within the picturesque countryside lies an 800-year-old former royal residence that has stood the test of time. Ashridge House has witnessed centuries of history and has been home to kings, queens, and royalty alike.
Nowadays, this stunning residence has been repurposed as a public event venue, attracting people from all walks of life. Ashridge House boasts of hosting a wide range of... Read more

You'll need to book tickets in advance: https://eht.social/2YP7ZVh 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 You'll only be able to visit if you've pre-booked and you'll need to arrive during your time slot. Some things may also be a little different when you arrive, to make sure your visit is safe and enjoyable: https://bit.ly/3e8BuHS

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With the recent events, we have made some changes to make you feel comfortable, but with fun and joy at the heart of our planning. On arrival you will be given a fun, timed agenda for your activities, with a tick sheet for the children to tick them off. We have adjusted our usual process slightly to help our wonderful visitors to feel happy and able to social distance during the magical experience. Your train time selection is the start of your adventure and leads you through a wonderful journey of all our activities, which ends with unlimited time in our spacious picnic field, with our brand-new adventure play equipment. This ticket is valid for our Summer Festival running from the 4th July to 6th September 2020. - 1 x Enchanted Train Ride through the beautiful Estate Woodland - A magical wander through our enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk - A fun craft making and wand ticket kit for every child - Admission to our spectacular open-air interactive show - Entrance to our games area - Adventure play equipment - brand new! Our Summer Festival will be running from the 4th July to 6th September. Online booking only at this time. You can print your tickets off or bring them on your iPhone/Smart Phone and present them to our hospitality officer at the station. We will at this time be cashless and only taking card payments on site.

Children are very welcome at Aylett Nurseries! The whole site is pushchair friendly, with no awkward stairs to navigate. Many of the areas you may want to visit are covered up or are indoors, so your young ones won't get cold. Seasons Café offers a children's menu. The Celebration Garden is open all year and is a great place for children to explore. Discover the details of our upcoming events and plan your next visit accordingly, on our website www.aylettnurseries.co.uk, or by contacting our friendly team on 01727 822255 or email [email protected].

This Green Flag accredited park is situated on a gentle hillside overlooking an ornamental lake, which has recently been restored as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund project initiated by the Friends of Barclay Park group. The total area of the park is 18.3 acres. Facilities include car parking, picnic tables, a duck pond, toilets, an easy access pathway and play equipment.

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway is the world's oldest original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With over 90 years of history, huge model railway, 1.5 acres of well kept gardens and finely detailed model buildings Bekonscot is a great day out for everyone. Stuck in a 1930s time warp, see England how it used to be, & discover a wonderful little world tucked away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Since its opening over 15 million visitors have been captivated by the charm and eccentricity of Roland Callingham's creation. Bekonscot continues the traditions established by our founder of welcoming visitors to the village and supporting worthwhile causes. Each year surplus income is distributed to a number of mainly local charities and good causes. To date over £5.5 million has been donated. Please note: Only assistance dogs are allowed in the village.

The Sculpture Trail is short and ideal for families with small children in buggies and wheelchair users but many other, longer walks are waymarked with coloured stripes to cater for the more energetic. Find them on the Countryside Management Service website www.hertslink.org/cms/getactive/placestovisit/broxbournewoods

WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR PICK-YOUR-OWN STRAWBERRIES FOR SATURDAY 20TH AND SUNDAY 21ST JUNE. OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY - ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. We anticipate Pick Your Own will be very busy this year so to maintain social distancing and ensure as many people as possible are able to enjoy this summer activity, we have decided to operate a booking system. See attached poster and our website for full details. Please note, when phoning to make a booking, 01763 260418, please select extension 2 (Fun Barn).

Monday 12th April to Wednesday 14th April - Farm closed.

Thursday 15th April to Sunday 18th April

Easter Trail from 9.30am to 3.30pm each day. Please click here for further info and booking details.

Play Area: 9am to 4.30pm each day.

Tea Barn: 9am to 4.30pm each day. Takeaway only including breakfast butties (until 11am), sandwiches, sausage... Read more