Ashdown House, Lambourn, Hungerford, Oxfordshire
Details
Accessibility
"Mobility parking next to the house is available and can be booked in advance. Tel 01793 762209 (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Adapted toilet.
Induction loop in reception and portable one for guided tours
Grounds accessible via tarmac, loose gravel and flat grassy paths
House not accessible to all as there are 9 steps up to the entrance and 100 steps on the guided staircase tour"
https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431729834065-ashdown.pdf
Brief description
"Unusual Dutch-style house on the Berkshire Downs
This extraordinary building with the appearance of a doll's house nestles in a beautiful valley on the Berkshire Downs, surrounded by woodland.
It was built by an Earl, William Craven, as a house fit for the queen he loved, Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia in 1662.
Ashdown House is tenanted and when open, access is limited to hall, staircase (100 steps ) and roof.
When open, access to the house is by guided tour only at 2.15, 3.15 and 4.15, for up to 25 people at a time. On busy days, timed tickets for the tours will be handed out at the gate on a first come basis. Pre-booking is not required except for large groups who must contact us first on 01793 762209 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) to check if they can be accommodated."
Address
Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 8RE
ashdownhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
01793 762209
Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashdown
Directions
"2 1/2 miles south of Ashbury, 3 1/2 miles north of Lambourn, on west side of B4000.
Parking: In main estate car park in Ashdown woods, there is a 150metre walk to the house from the car park along a tarmac drive.
SatNav: Follow local brown signs from B4000 for car park."
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
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashdown#Opening%20times
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashdown#Prices
Transport
"By bus: On Swindon to Lambourn route, bus stop at entrance."
Amenities
"Free parking 200 metres from house
When running, timed tickets for the tours will be handed out at the entrance gate
Toilet available only when the house is open to the public
House is tenanted and when open, access is limited to the entrance hall, staircase (100 steps) and roof
When the house is open, group tours available but must be booked in advance on 01793 762209 (9-5 Mon - Fri)
Display of information and artefacts in visitor reception
Dogs welcome on leads in woodland"
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
2.48 miles*
Uffington White Horse, Oxfordshire
3.11 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.