Ashridge House

Located in Hertfordshire, just outside Berkhamsted, Ashridge House is a Grade I listed country house set within 190 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland. Combining historic grandeur with a fully equipped conference and events infrastructure, it is particularly well suited to residential conferences, corporate retreats and large-scale private events.

Originally built in the 19th century and rich in heritage, the venue offers a mix of impressive, character-led rooms and modern meeting facilities. At its core are a number of grand event spaces featuring vaulted ceilings, stained glass and period detailing, supported by a wide range of breakout rooms and extensive on-site accommodation.

The venue is designed to support multi-day events, with catering, accommodation and meeting space all delivered within one location. This makes it particularly effective for corporate programmes that require focus, privacy and a sense of escape from central London.

Key Features

• Grade I listed country house set within 190 acres of grounds

• Capacity for up to 200 guests standing

• 50+ meeting and breakout rooms

• 180+ bedrooms on-site for residential events

• Grand historic interiors combined with modern conference facilities

• In-house catering and dedicated event team

• Suitable for conferences, training, retreats and private events

Spaces

The Main Hall Capacity: Up to 200 standing / 180 theatre / 150 dinner Best for: Conferences, gala dinners, large receptions Features: Vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and dramatic historic setting

The Repton Hall Capacity: Up to 180 theatre Best for: Conferences, presentations Features: Purpose-built auditorium with integrated AV

Meeting & Breakout Rooms Capacity: Varies Best for: Workshops, training sessions, smaller meetings Features: 50+ rooms supporting multi-stream programmes

Outdoor Grounds & Gardens Capacity: Seasonal use Best for: Team building, receptions, outdoor events Features: Extensive landscaped grounds and parkland

Why choose this venue for your event?

Ashridge House works because it combines scale, setting and self-containment. The ability to host large groups with extensive meeting space and on-site accommodation, all within a private countryside environment, makes it particularly strong for residential conferences and retreats. It offers a level of focus and separation from day-to-day business that central London venues simply cannot replicate.