Aldbury and Ashridge
Aldbury Village
The picturesque village of Aldbury lies 3 miles east of Tring, at the foot of a Chiltern ridge,
and is almost surrounded by the Ashridge estate which is owned by the National Trust.
The village green with its pond, stocks and whipping post is the centre of the village.
The nearby Stocks House was formerly the home of Mrs Humphry Ward the novelist and her grave lies in the churchyard. Aldbury is a good base for exploring the area around Tring.
Ashridge Estate and Bridgewater Monument
The woodlands and chalk downland of the Ashridge Estate cover some 5000 acres and are now owned by the
National Trust. Ashridge Estate is open all year and there is a 16 mile boundary walk plus many self-guided walks.
The Monument was erected in 1832 in honour of the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater and his pioneering work on British canals.
You can discover more about local wildlife and history in the Estate Visitor Centre at the Monument. They organise a wide ranging programme of events and activities for all the family. There's also a Tea Room and a National Trust Gift Shop (not open all year). Contact the Ashridge Estate Office (Tel: 01442 851227) or see www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Ashridge House
Ashridge House was at one time the home of Elizabeth I; it is now the base of the Ashridge Management College. The house and gardens are private; however the gardens are open to the public at weekends in the summer.
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