Owned by the National Trust, Ascott is a historic Rothschild mansion and one of Buckinghamshire's leading visitor attractions, nestled in the heart of the countryside. Discover Ascott House, home to an outstanding collection of art, fine furniture and Chinese ceramics, explore over 30 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens that blend formal design with natural beauty, and relax in the Pavilion Tea Room. With a year-round programme of tours, talks, open-air theatre, family activities, special events and seasonal experiences, Ascott offers something for everyone.
Tuesday 17 March to Sunday 13 September 2026
Tuesdays to Sundays
Gardens: 11:30am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
House and Collection: 1pm to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Pavilion Tea Room: 11:30am to 4:45pm
Additional Openings
The Gardens and Tea Room are open every Monday during the Buckinghamshire Summer Holidays (27 July, 3, 10, 17 & 24 August).
Booking
Pre-booking is strongly recommended for Bank Holidays, weekends and school holidays.
Ascott is taking part in the Great British Summer Savings Scheme. From 25 June to 31 August, you can enjoy reduced entry.
Gardens
House and Collection
Free admission is available for:
A Gardens ticket provides access to the Gardens and Tea Room. If you would like to explore the House and Collection as part of your visit, please also book a House and Collection Ticket.
There's always something to discover at Ascott. From guided tours and cricket matches to open-air theatre, outdoor cinema, family activities and seasonal events, our year-round programme offers memorable experiences for all ages. Browse our upcoming events and plan your next visit.
Explore 5 ground-floor rooms of Ascott House and discover a Rothschild treasure trove of fine art featuring 17th-century and early 18th-century paintings by Cuyp, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Stubbs, 18th-century English and French fine furniture and Chinese ceramics dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).
Ascott Garden blends peaceful, natural spaces with formal features like the Venus, Dutch, and Lynn Gardens, impressive sculptural fountains and modern land art. Ascott Garden’s accessible walkways meander through over 30 acres of picture-perfect planting schemes.
Take a break at Ascott’s Pavilion Tea Room. Enjoy hot and cold drinks, freshly baked pasties, sandwiches, cakes, scones, and traybakes, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Discover a range of carefully selected gifts in our mini shop, including local produce, children’s items and exclusive Ascott-branded products.
Explore our Book Nook for a wide selection of pre-loved books covering heritage, gardens and fiction, and visit our plant sale area by the car park, offering seasonal and year-round plants grown in Ascott’s greenhouses.
Enjoy unlimited entry to Ascott throughout the open season with an Ascott Local Residents Pass – the perfect way to make the most of everything Ascott has to offer, from beautiful gardens and historic interiors to seasonal events and exhibitions.
Alternatively, National Trust members enjoy free entry to Ascott (excluding National Garden Scheme Days), as well as access to over 500 National Trust places across the UK and free parking at most sites.
Ascott Estate spans a vast 4,400 acres, encompassing the House and Gardens, farms and a range of residential and commercial properties. The farms are committed to a sustainable and environmentally aware approach to farming and are part of the Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme, helping to increase biodiversity within the farmland area.
Ascott offers a unique setting for filming, photography and corporate hire, with historic interiors, formal gardens and extensive rural landscapes. From productions and photo shoots to meetings, team building and private dining, the estate provides a versatile backdrop, professional support and excellent access from London and the Midlands for seamless, creative events.