The Bakehouse is a cosy café in the Ashridge House courtyard, serving homemade pastries, a seasonal menu, and coffee daily from 8:30am to 5pm. A favourite stop for dog walkers, cyclists, and visitors enjoying the historic surroundings.
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Visit Ashridge
Historic home
Ashridge House invites you to explore the historic grounds and gardens, and relax at the Bakehouse Café. Once a royal residence to King Henry VIII and Princess Elizabeth I, you can now visit year-round to enjoy the scenic grounds, all just 30 minutes north of London.
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The Bakehouse
Gardens
Our Grade II* listed historic gardens are open daily to visitors. Humphry Repton, the greatest landscape gardener of his day, was commissioned to design the formal gardens, and they remain intact today as the finest surviving example of his work, often referred to as his ‘Garden of Gardens.’
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What's on
There’s always something going on at Ashridge House. As part of the local Hertfordshire community, we host an array of seasonal events for the public to enjoy in our grounds and gardens.
Gym & Pool
Guests can enjoy access to a well-equipped gym, pool, sauna, hot tub, and tennis courts, and bike rental. Memberships are available for those looking to make wellness part of their routine.
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Getting here
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS, off J20 on the M25. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, just 35 mins from London Euston and the drive is just 30 mins from Luton and 45 mins from Heathrow.
History
With over 700 years of history, this former monastery and royal residence has hosted figures like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Once a private home, wartime hospital, and finishing school, it’s now a world-class venue rich in heritage and character.
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