Friends of Ashridge http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress Supporters of a great green space Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:53:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2011/10/1108/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2011/10/1108/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:52:03 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=1108

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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See Doggy Dos and Don’ts for advice.

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]]> http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/05/lost-no-more/feed/ 0 National Trust Membership http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/05/national-trust-membership/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/05/national-trust-membership/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 17:04:52 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=363 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 the conservation of the Estate. Also by joining at Ashridge you get the additional bonus of free membership to the Friends of Ashridge for your first year and all the benefits that go with that!

 Become a member of the National Trust and you’ll be free to enjoy all the beautiful places in our care. Discover stunning coastline, walk through unspoilt countryside, explore magnificent country houses and be inspired by incredible gardens.

FREE entry for members

  • Visit over 300 beautiful historic houses
  • Enjoy over 200 inspirational garden
  • Discover over 700 miles of coastline
  • Relax in over 240,000 hectares of countryside
  • Free parking in over 100 National Trust Car parks.

Great days out have never been such good value.

 

Membership Type Annual Subscription
Individual  £47.50
Two Adults £79.50 
Family Group £82.00
Family group one adult £62.00
 Young Person  £21.50

     Rates valid until 28th Feb 2010.

 

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]]> http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2008/07/cycle-friendly-ashridge/feed/ 0 What’s That Bug? http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2008/07/whats-that-bug/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2008/07/whats-that-bug/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:54:04 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=79  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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