Ascott House and Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Paid entry

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Accessibility

"There are designated spaces for vehicles of registered drivers with disabilities within the car park area.

Ramp available to access the house

Two small steps into the house

Wheelchairs available for the house and gardens on a first-come, first-served basis, please ask when you arrive

Grounds - partly accessible, slopes, some steps, terraces. Accessible route

There are a few steep slopes in the gardens, however many of the paths are level and provide stunning views over the Aylesbury Vale

All visitors using the paths and grounds are asked to take care and wear the appropriate footwear.

If you have restrictions or need any other advice with regard to access to Ascott House and Gardens please contact us prior to your visit."

Brief description

"Ascott House presents as an ‘Old English’ manor house of black and white half timber, with red –tiled roofs and shafted brick chimneystacks. Its core is an old farmhouse thought to date from 1606.The original farmhouse has undergone many changes since being acquired by the Rothschild family in 1873. Ascott houses an exceptional collection of paintings, fine furniture and superb oriental porcelain. The extensive gardens, are an attractive mix of the formal and natural with specimen trees, shrubs and beautiful herbaceous borders."

Address

Ascott Estate Office, Wing near Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0PS

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Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ascott

https://www.ascottestate.co.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascott_House

Directions

"½ mile east of Wing, 2 miles south-west of Leighton Buzzard, on south side of A418."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Bus: "Arriva 150 from Aylesbury to Milton Keynes (passing close Aylesbury train station and Leighton Buzzard train station)"

Train: "Leighton Buzzard 2 miles"

Amenities

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ascott#Facilities%20and%20access

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