Ascott House
Ascott House from Oxford
An Oxford day out to Ascott House. About an hour each way, near enough, over 34.0 miles of the A4142, A40 and A418. You are heading into Buckinghamshire. Over 30 acres of gardens including the Venus, Dutch and Lynn Gardens. Architects associated with Ascott House include George Devey. By road, the closest National Rail station is Leighton Buzzard (LBZ), about 7 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
Collection is from your college, hotel or home in Oxford. A luxury people-carrier suits the day when there are more of you, or more luggage. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance of Ascott House; the chauffeur then waits nearby. For a longer stay, The Woburn Hotel sits about 21 minutes from the estate. Pair it with Waddesdon Manor, about 31 minutes by road. The way back to Oxford is about an hour.
- Oxford to Ascott House1 hr, 34 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascott House to Oxford1 hr 1 min, 34.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Over 30 acres of gardens including the Venus, Dutch and Lynn Gardens.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukArchitects associated with Ascott House include George Devey.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Leighton Buzzard (LBZ), about 7 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLeopold de Rothschild remodelled a 17th-century farmhouse from 1874; given to the National Trust in 1947.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukCollection includes paintings by Cuyp, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Stubbs, plus Han Dynasty Chinese ceramics.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukFree on-site car park and bicycle parking.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukPre-booking strongly recommended at weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukOpening: Mid-March to early November, Tuesday to Sunday plus some Mondays; house afternoons only, weekends only mid-September to late October.
Source: ascottestate.co.uk
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Questions
How far is Ascott House from Oxford?
About an hour (34.0 miles) via the A4142, A40 and A418 in clear traffic; the return is about an hour.
Where can we stay nearby?
The Woburn Hotel is about 21 minutes by road from Ascott House.
Can we add a second house?
Waddesdon Manor is about 31 minutes from Ascott House.
Our undertaking
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