Ascott

Originally a half-timbered Jacobean farmhouse, Ascott was bought in 1876 by the de Rothschild family and considerably transformed and enlarged. It houses an exceptional collection of fine paintings, Oriental porcelain and English and French furniture.

The extensive gardens are a mixture of the formal and natural, containing specimen trees and shrubs, a herbaceous border, lily pond, Dutch garden and remarkable topiary sundial.

This property is owned by The National Trust.
Opening Times
(2007 times)
House and Garden:
27th March to 29th April 2.00pm - 6.00pm Daily except Monday.

1st May to 26th July 2.00pm - 6.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

31st July to 14th September 2.00pm - 6.00pm Daily.
Last admission 5.00pm.

During 2007 the House and gardens will be open on Bank Holiday Mondays including Monday 7th May and Monday 27th May when the garden is open in aid of the National Garden Scheme.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
House and Garden:
Adult £8.00; Child £4.00.

Garden Only:
Adult £4.00; Child £2.00.

National Trust members Free.
No concessions for Groups or Senior Citizens.

Directions
Half mile East of Wing, 2 miles South West of Leighton Buzzrd, on South side of A418.
By Bus:Arriva The Shires X15 Aylesbury - Milton Keynes
By Train:Station - Leighton Buzzard, 2 miles.
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Ascott Postcode for SatNav: LU7 0PS

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