Welcome! The Gardens & Garden Kitchen open Monday, Thursday, Friday and the weekend and we have half price tickets available on week days and a third off tickets on a weekend until Friday 23rd October.From Monday 28th September, the Garden Kitchen will be open from 10am to 3.30pm with last orders in the kitchen at 3pm.

Welcome to
Castle Ashby Gardens

35-acres of historic gardens located in the Northamptonshire countryside

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Our Gardens are open Thursday to Monday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with last admittance at 3:00 PM, one hour before closing.Our Garden Kitchen is open Thursday to Monday, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Visitors can enjoy several styles of gardens including the romantic Italian gardens, Butterfly garden and the arboretum with its diverse collection of trees and sweeping views of Capability Brown Parkland. Castle Ashby Gardens is also known for its unique glass houses including the splendid Palm House or Orangery, which dates back to the 1870s. Walking through these gardens is truly like taking a walk back in time.  

The full Castle Ashby Garden’s experience includes a menagerie with animals such as meerkats and marmosets, a children’s play area, a nature lookout platform – Cedar Lodge, Capability Brown Archives and our Tearooms which serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Whether you are a history buff, nature lover, seeking peace and tranquillity or looking for a family excursion, Castle Ashby has something for everyone.

The Gardens

Castle Ashby have numerous gardens that can be accessed all year long. Click an image below to view some information about the garden.