National Trust Walking Festival

Signs of Autumn are starting to show up at Ashridge and to celebrate Autumn and the National Trust Walking Festival 2011 we will be holding the Ashridge Autumn Colours Walk on Sat 29th October 9am – 2pm. This 7 mile walk will be guided by our National Trust Ranger through the Ashridge Estate to see spectacular views, autumn colours and wildlife. We are hoping that up to 100 people will join us, if you would like to come along please contact the Visitor Centre to book your place on 01442 851227. £6 per adult and £3 per child (over 10’s only).

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Paws at Ashridge

paws-at-ashridge Dogs are welcome … but please keep your dog safe, protect wildlife and livestock, avoid causing accidents and respect other visitors.  The estate is a special place for deer and other wildlife so please keep your dog under control. If your dog doesn’t respond to your commands, don’t risk it – Keep the dog on a lead.

See Doggy Dos and Don’ts for advice.

A Great Gift at any Time

gift If you’re looking for a very special gift for birthday, anniversary, retirement – you’ve just found it! National Trust membership takes a whole year of relaxation, exploration and discovery and wraps them up into the perfect package! Read on …

National Trust Membership

Why  join the National Trust AT Ashridge?

If you join the National Trust at the Visitor Centre at Ashridge the money from that membership goes straight towards (more…)

Horse Chestnut disaster?

What’s happening to Horse Chestnut trees all over the South East of England? Read on …

What’s That Bug?

 The Amazing Natural History Museum site has an interesting guide to identifying insects and many other sections on all manner of living things.
 

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Lost? No More!

Have you walked in this lovely forest ‘forever’ and still get lost? Well, signs have been erected at many path intersections pointing the way back to the Visitor Centre and, no doubt, a nice cup of tea!

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Cycle Friendly Ashridge

New maps and guide to cycling to and around the Ashridge Estate – see Activities