Ashridge Estate

Ashridge Estate is a vast 2,00 hectare swathe of beautiful woodlands and chalk downland at the north end of the Chiltern Hills.

Features include:

• Super panoramas from Ivinghoe Beacon and the Duke of Bridgewater Monument.
• Great network of footpaths and bridleways to explore, including easy access trails, good for pushchairs!
• Rich variety of wildlife to spot, like red kite and fallow deer.
• Ancient woodlands with carpets of spring bluebells and fine autumnal displays.
• And Historical remains from Iron Age to Victorian era.

Try out the fun interactive games in their Visitor Centre's new Discovery Room to find out more about Ashridge's wildlife and history.

A working estate

We took on the Ashridge Estate in 1926 and we manage the landscape as a working estate, continuing 3000 years of tradition. We use livestock to help look after the diverse habitats on the downlands and our foresters fell timber to ensure the health of the woodland. Keep an eye out for both two and four legged conservation team members during your visit, our human ones will be happy to answer questions on our work.