Visitor Information
Opening Times
Our Gardens are open every day between 10:00 to 16:00 (last admittance 15:00, one hour before closing).
Our Tearoom is open every day from 10:30 to 15:30.
Check our HomePage for closure notifications (details below*).
Garden Entry Day Tickets
You can buy discounted tickets available online only, purchase these in advance for your visit to our gardens.
Tickets available on the gate without discount price.
There is FREE PARKING onsite.
Your ticket Provides access to our:
GARDENS & MENAGERIE
There is also a TEAROOM & PLAY AREA on site.
(Garden ticket not required to access tearoom or play area.)
| HIGH Season (Full Price) 1st March 31st Oct |
HIGH Season (Website Price) 1st March 31st Oct |
LOW Season (Full Price) 1st Nov 28th Feb |
LOW Season (Website Price) 1st Nov 28th Feb |
|
| Adults | £14 | £13 | £9.50 | £8.00 |
| Children (5 -16) years |
£7 | £6.50 | £5.50 | £4.00 |
| (0 – 4) years | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Family Ticket 2 Adults + 3 Children |
£40 | £37 | £29.00 | £24.00 |
After you purchase your ticket online, you will receive an email order confirmation of your purchase. You can gain access to the gardens by showing a mobile screen image of your order confirmation. PayPal confirmation is also accepted as proof of purchase.
If you experience problems booking online please advise a team member on arrival to the gardens and they will be able to assist you.
Garden Closure Notifications
*Please be sure to check our HomePage before starting your journey to us. Our HomePage will give at least 2 hours forward notice of garden closure before the gardens gates are closed to visitors.
For visitors safety we close the gardens if the Met Office reports wind gusts greater than 39 mph.
Change Your Ticket Date
You can change the date of any valid ticket anytime using this link:
https://www.castleashbygardens.co.uk/product/ticket-date-change/
Getting Here
Driving:-
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Free parking is available onsite, including designated parking for coaches.
Public Transport:
The nearest Bus stations to Castle Ashby Gardens is at Whiston, it is 3617 meters away, 47 min walk.
Visiting Time
We would advise that you allow your group at least two to three hours for your visit to Castle Ashby Gardens. However, why not also include a trip to the Rural Shopping Yard within the village of Castle Ashby where a variety of local crafts together with a delicatessen offering delicious treats to take home can be found.
Tearoom
Our Tearoom is open every day from 10:30 to 15:30.
(free access to our tearoom, no ticket required.)
We offer a lovely selection of cakes and drinks, as well as a selection of hot and cold food.
Any closure will be notified on our Homepage.
The largest table size is 6 seats, if your party require greater sized tables we could provide you a picnic with advanced notice, please email:
Tearooms@castleashbygardens.co.uk
We do welcome dogs in the tearooms and can also provide a water bowl.
Picnics
Picnics are welcome anywhere within the gardens and are a lovely way for you enjoy your day. Bring along your picnic blanket and choose from an abundance of places to enjoy your food.
Tables in the tearoom are reserved for tearoom visitors only, so we ask that you do not eat your picnic at the tearoom tables.
Play Area
Bring the whole family and enjoy our exciting outdoor children’s play area. Our play area is equipped with an array of activities to keep your children entertained. (no garden ticket required)
Please note: The play area is not supervised, and parental / guardian supervision is essential for children using the equipment.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted in the Gardens and Tearooms.
We ask that you keep your dog under control and on a lead within in all areas of the formal gardens.
They may run free in the Arboretum.
Group Bookings
Please purchase a Group Ticket to access the Gardens.
The tearoom seating can not cater to groups larger than 6 people. Please email in advance to arrange an alternative pack lunch option. Tearooms@castleashbygardens.co.uk
The tearoom works on a first come first served basis.
Please email us on: CAG25@castleashbygardens.co.uk for access to our group booking page.
Mobility Impaired Visitors
All areas of our site are accessible by wheelchair. We have mobility impaired toilets and extra wheelchairs if needed. Please note that our paths are made from compacted shingle, which some wheelchair users may find a little difficult.
Your accompanying Carer does not need to buy a ticket. Please bring supporting documentation to show on arrival, this can be in the form of a blue badge, DWP, DLA letter, or a letterhead communication from a registered care home.
We hope you will choose to visit us, if you would like any further information before your visit please email us: CAG24@castleashbygardens.co.uk
Photography
Unfortunately we do not currently allow photo shoots, wedding photography, commercial or Professional Photographs in the Gardens, if this changes in the future we will announce it on our website.