The Venue
Ashridge House
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS, United Kingdom
Steeped in traditional British charm, boasting 190 acres of breathtakingly beautiful grounds and a rich historical allure, you’ll quickly realise why we’ve selected Ashridge House for our special occasion and we cannot wait to share our beautiful venue with you all.
Wow factor aside, we've also chosen this venue for its convenient location just outside of London and multiple bedrooms onsite to house us all.
Below you'll find further information on getting here, how to book your bedroom and some history on the venue, should you be interested to discover more.
1.Getting Here
By Rail
Trains from London Euston to Berkhamsted Station take 35 minutes. Berkhamsted Station is approx. 4 miles (6km) from Ashridge House, a 10 minute drive. Taxis can be picked up from outside the station.
By Air
For those of you travelling from afar, please find the nearest airport details below. We recommend either pre-arranging taxis from the airport or alternatively, picking up an Uber on arrival or hiring a car. Additionally, based on the anticipated arrival times of most of our guests, should it be a posibility, we are considering arranging a coach service from Heathrow to the venue. Please check back closer to the time for more details.
Luton Airport - Approx. 30 mins by car
Heathrow Airport - Approx. 45 mins by car
Stansted Airport - Approx. 75 mins by car
Gatwick Airport - Approx. 90 mins by car
By Car
For any guests wishing to drive to Ashridge House, there is ample parking available on site. the full address for your sat nav is:
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS, United Kingdom
2.Venue Contact Details
3.Book Your Bedroom
Please click the link below to book your bedroom.
4.Venue History
Majestically nestled in National Trust woodland in Hertfordshire’s rolling Chiltern Hills, and surrounded by 190 acres of stunning gardens, Ashridge House is the proverbial jewel in the Estate’s crown.
The grandeur of this Grade 1 listed country mansion is undeniable, but the house also has a softer, more playful side than its turreted façade might lead you to believe.
Originally built as a Benedictine monastery in 1283, it later became a favoured hunting lodge for King Henry VIII and a residence for his children after the Dissolution. At one time, Prince Edward, Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth were all at the house together— quite the gathering of future kings and queens of England.
The Egerton family then owned the house from 1604 until after World War I when it became a wartime hospital. Subsequently, it housed The Bonar Law College and later, the Ashridge Management College in 1959.
The private Grade II registered historic gardens are begging to be explored. Humphry Repton, the greatest landscape gardener of his day, was commissioned to design the formal gardens, and they remain intact today as the finest surviving example of his work, often referred to as his ‘Garden of Gardens.’
Hosting lavish parties since its establishment in 1814, the house has welcomed British and foreign royalty, prime ministers, and renowned writers and artists. In more recent years, it became the inspiration for the Harry Potter novels and films, alongside being showcased in some famous music videos including Sam Smith's - 'I am not here to make friends'.
It’s safe to say Ashridge House know how to host an event!
