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Ashridge House

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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

Region

South East

Standing

200

theatre

180

dinner

150

bedrooms

189

About Venue

Located in the heart of Hertfordshire's Chiltern Hills, Ashridge House is one of the UK's most prestigious country house event venues, combining over 700 years of royal history with outstanding conference and event facilities. Set within 190 acres of Grade II listed landscaped gardens and parkland*, the former royal residence provides an exceptional setting for conferences, leadership retreats, gala dinners, product launches and exclusive corporate events.

The magnificent Neo-Gothic mansion seamlessly blends heritage architecture with contemporary meeting facilities, offering an extensive collection of grand reception rooms, conference suites and executive meeting spaces. With 189 on-site bedrooms, dedicated event support and exceptional catering, Ashridge House is particularly well suited to residential conferences, company retreats and multi-day business events.

Situated just 35 minutes from London, yet surrounded by tranquil countryside, Ashridge House offers an inspiring environment where business events can take place away from the distractions of the city.

Event Spaces

Repton Hall

The principal dining and event space, accommodating up to 170 guests for banqueting, making it ideal for gala dinners, conferences and corporate celebrations.

Main Hall

An impressive historic reception hall capable of hosting up to 180 guests, providing a spectacular setting for receptions, awards ceremonies and networking events.

Lady Marian Alford Room

A grand period room overlooking the gardens, ideal for conferences, presentations and private receptions.

The Old Library

An elegant heritage space suited to executive meetings, private dining and boardroom events.

The Fernery

A beautiful Victorian glasshouse within the gardens, perfect for summer receptions, networking events and private dinners.

Orangery

A naturally lit event space overlooking the grounds, suitable for conferences, lunches and receptions.

Executive Meeting Rooms

Ashridge House also offers more than 20 dedicated conference and meeting spaces, together with extensive breakout and syndicate rooms for training programmes and business events.

Facilities and Services

Integrated AV technology, hybrid meeting capability, high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated event management, natural daylight, extensive breakout facilities, in-house catering, complimentary parking, wellness facilities, landscaped gardens, team building space and residential accommodation.

Location and Access

Located at Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 1NS, Ashridge House is approximately 35 minutes by train from London Euston via Berkhamsted Station, with excellent access via the M1, M25 and A41. Set within the Hertfordshire countryside yet close to London, the venue offers extensive complimentary on-site parking for delegates.

Ideal For

Conferences
Leadership Retreats
Training Days
Residential Conferences
Awards Dinners
Board Meetings
Product Launches
Corporate Retreats
Networking Events
Executive Meetings

Key Features

Historic Country House Venue
190 Acres of Landscaped Grounds
189 On-site Bedrooms
Over 20 Conference Spaces
Extensive Breakout Facilities
Residential Conference Venue
Natural Daylight
Complimentary Parking
Exclusive Hire Available
Royal Heritage

Why Hire

Ashridge House combines magnificent historic surroundings with exceptional conference facilities to create one of the UK's leading residential event venues. With extensive meeting spaces, luxury accommodation and beautiful grounds just outside London, it provides an outstanding destination for conferences, retreats and prestigious corporate events.