Ascott

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Ascott

Leighton Road, Ascott — Leighton Road, Ascott Credit: David Howard

Ascott is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 12 miles northwest of Aylesbury, Ascott is known for its picturesque rural setting and charming village atmosphere. The village is nestled in the Aylesbury Vale, surrounded by rolling hills and green pastures, providing a tranquil and idyllic backdrop.

Ascott is primarily a residential area, with a population of around 500 people. It is characterized by its traditional English architecture, featuring a mix of thatched cottages and brick houses. The village is known for its well-maintained gardens and floral displays, exemplifying the pride that the residents take in their community.

The village is home to several amenities, including a primary school, a pub, and a village hall which serves as a hub for community events and activities. Ascott also benefits from its proximity to larger towns, with easy access to shopping, healthcare, and recreational facilities.

For nature enthusiasts, Ascott offers a range of outdoor activities. The village boasts scenic walking trails and cycling routes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. Additionally, Ascott is located near the famous Waddesdon Manor, a magnificent French Renaissance-style chateau that attracts tourists from far and wide.

Overall, Ascott is a charming and peaceful village that provides a quiet and close-knit community for its residents while offering easy access to the amenities of nearby towns. Its natural beauty and historic attractions make it an appealing destination for those seeking a quintessential English countryside experience.

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Ascott Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.901212/-0.70242189 or Grid Reference SP8923. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leighton Road, Ascott

Leighton Road, Ascott

Ascott - picnic area The picnic area is adjacent to the small tea room at the north end of the property close to the car parks.

Ascott - picnic area

The picnic area is adjacent to the small tea room at the north end of the property close to the car parks.

Ascott Visitors make their way along the drive from the car park to the house.

Ascott

Visitors make their way along the drive from the car park to the house.

Ascott - driveway Visitors pass by this attractive white gate between the car park and the house. It is not a long walk but a courtesy buggy is available for those who need it.

Ascott - driveway

Visitors pass by this attractive white gate between the car park and the house. It is not a long walk but a courtesy buggy is available for those who need it.

Ascott - the sunken garden This fountain stands at the centre of the sunken garden to the east of the house.

Ascott - the sunken garden

This fountain stands at the centre of the sunken garden to the east of the house.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. Around the central gnomon, formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral figures and beyond that a motto - &#039;Light and shade by turn, but love always&#039;. How effective this is as a timepiece was difficult to assess on a cloudy day.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial

This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. Around the central gnomon, formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral figures and beyond that a motto - 'Light and shade by turn, but love always'. How effective this is as a timepiece was difficult to assess on a cloudy day.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. In the foreground, around the central gnomon formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral clock figures.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial

This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. In the foreground, around the central gnomon formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral clock figures.

Ascott - Madeira Walk The walk is located to the south of the house and is line with a golden yew hedge on the left and, on the right, a wall topped with a hedge of golden holly.

Ascott - Madeira Walk

The walk is located to the south of the house and is line with a golden yew hedge on the left and, on the right, a wall topped with a hedge of golden holly.

Ascott - Madeira Walk Looking towards the summer house at the eastern end of the walk.

Ascott - Madeira Walk

Looking towards the summer house at the eastern end of the walk.

Ascott - Venus Fountain The Venus Fountain is located just off the Madeira Walk in the southern part of the garden. It was designed by Thomas Waldo Story (1854-1915), an American sculptor who lived mainly in Rome.

Ascott - Venus Fountain

The Venus Fountain is located just off the Madeira Walk in the southern part of the garden. It was designed by Thomas Waldo Story (1854-1915), an American sculptor who lived mainly in Rome.

Ascott - approaching the Jubilee Plantation The path around the southern part of the garden leads down these steps - visitors are urged to take care due to their unevenness.

Ascott - approaching the Jubilee Plantation

The path around the southern part of the garden leads down these steps - visitors are urged to take care due to their unevenness.

Ascott - the Dutch Garden Colour abounds in the Dutch Garden at the end of which is the Eros Fountain.

Ascott - the Dutch Garden

Colour abounds in the Dutch Garden at the end of which is the Eros Fountain.

Ascott - Eros Fountain The bronze statue at the end of the Dutch Garden was designed by Thomas Waldo Story who also designed the nearby Venus Fountain (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6954666">SP8922 : Ascott - Venus Fountain</a>).

Ascott - Eros Fountain

The bronze statue at the end of the Dutch Garden was designed by Thomas Waldo Story who also designed the nearby Venus Fountain (see SP8922 : Ascott - Venus Fountain).

Ascott - Eros Fountain and Dutch Garden Looking down from above the grotto to the Eros Fountain and beyond that, stretching away, is the Dutch Garden.

Ascott - Eros Fountain and Dutch Garden

Looking down from above the grotto to the Eros Fountain and beyond that, stretching away, is the Dutch Garden.

Ascott - Lynn Garden The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it&#039;s a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden

The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it's a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it&#039;s a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden

The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it's a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it&#039;s a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; this is the more northerly of two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden

The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it's a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; this is the more northerly of two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lily Pond The Lily Pond is covered with water lilies in summer but was also designed to be used for skating in winter.

Ascott - Lily Pond

The Lily Pond is covered with water lilies in summer but was also designed to be used for skating in winter.

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Ascott is located at Grid Ref: SP8923 (Lat: 51.901212, Lng: -0.70242189)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.901212,-0.70242189

Toilets

Lat/Long: 51.8986037/-0.7057209

Cafe

pavilion tea room

Opening Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-16:45

Phone: +44 1296 688242

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 51.8988885/-0.70471

Bus Stop

Wing Tollgate House

Bench: no

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.9039527/-0.6969145

Bus Stop

Wing Tollgate House

Bench: no

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.9038588/-0.696822

Barrier: yes

Lat/Long: 51.8980923/-0.7046092

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