Travel Guide

Flight Information

We recommend that you fly into Gatwick Airport (90 minutes by car) or Heathrow Airport (60 minutes by car).

Ground Transportation

By Car
Please note that these directions are the simplest routes, but not necessarily the shortest. In-car satellite navigation systems may not agree with all the routes and you are advised to print a copy of the Ashridge map which shows preferred routes with a red arrow. If you need any help finding us, please phone: 01442 843491.

From Berkhamsted

  • At the junction of the High Street/London Road and Kings Road/Lower King’s Road at the traffic lights in the town centre, follow signs for the railway station by turning into Lower King’s Road.
  • Immediately past the station, turn sharp left under the railway bridge (Brownlow Road).
  • Go straight on, over the small roundabout (with castle ruins on your right) and follow the road as it bears right.
  • Turn left at T-junction (into New Road).
  • Turn left again at the next T-junction (there is a War Memorial in front of you and “Ashridge” is signposted to the left).
  • Keep straight on through the forest for about 2 miles/3 km (please note that there are speed ramps and deer crossing).
  • Ashridge is on your right. Please park in the Visitors’ Car Park and report to reception in the Main Building.

From Aylesbury

  • Take the A41 towards Watford until exit A416 signposted “Chesham”.
  • Follow signs to Berkhamsted town centre and go straight across the traffic lights into Lower King’s Road (in the direction of the railway station).
  • Continue as Berkhamsted route above.

From M25

  • Exit from M25 at junction 20 and join the A41 towards Aylesbury.
  • Take the exit signposted “Bourne End, Berkhamsted, Boxmoor” and follow directions to Berkhamsted town centre.
  • Continue as Berkhamsted route above.

From London

  • Leave M1 at junction 6, signposted “St. Albans 405 (M25)” and then follow the signs to join the M25 at junction 21A saying “Heathrow (M40, M4, M3)”.
  • Continue as for the M25 route above.

From the North

  • Leave M1 at junction 11 and follow A505 to Dunstable.
  • Keep going straight and cross A5.
  • Carry straight on over the next roundabout onto B489 towards Aston Clinton.
  • Turn left onto B4506 towards Dagnall (Dagnall Road) at the next roundabout (there is a pub/restaurant on the right-hand side).
  • Cross A4146 towards Berkhamsted and turn left for Little Gaddesden at the top of the hill.
  • Turn right 100 metres past Bridgewater Arms (pub on left-hand side) into Ashridge. Ashridge is on your left (the entrance is just after the toll gate – no fee payable for Ashridge visitors). Please park in the Visitors’ Car Park and report to reception in the Main Building.

Alternative route from the North

  • Leave M1 at junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and go straight through Hemel Hempstead until you see signs for Berkhamsted and the A41.
  • Take the A41 towards Aylesbury then follow signs for Berkhamsted.
  • Continue as Berkhamsted route above.

From M40

  • Leave M40 at junction 2 taking A355 to Amersham and continue to Chesham.
  • From Chesham take the A416 to Berkhamsted town centre.
  • Go straight across the traffic lights into Lower King’s Road (in the direction of the railway station).
  • Continue as Berkhamsted route above.

By Train

  • Berkhamsted Station
  • Approximately 4 miles (6km) from Ashridge. Trains from London’s Euston Station to Berkhamsted take approximately 40 minutes. Train schedules vary on evenings and weekends.

Weather/Dress

Weather

It’s said of other places but often holds true for London: if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. The weather continues to get better in April in London, when spring is beginning to bloom. This month is characterized by slowly rising daily temperatures – still with a few frosts – with average daily highs increasing from 50°F/10°C in April. Daily low temperatures change in a similar fashion, averaging 39°F/4°C in April. Be sure to check the forecast in London before packing for your trip.

Dress Code

The dress code for the daytime meetings at the hotel is business casual. The meeting rooms are air-conditioned, so a light jacket or layers are suggested for comfort during sessions. Since rain is a possibility for the month of Feb/March, a rain jacket and umbrella are recommended items to pack.

  • Men’s Dress Code Glossary
    Business casual – Nice slacks, collared shirts
    Smart casual – Seasonal sport coat or blazer and slacks or nice jeans, dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt
  • Women’s Dress Code Glossary
    Business casual – Nice slacks, skirt, blouse
    Smart casual – Dress, skirt and dressy top, dressy pants outfit, nice jeans and dressy top

*Remember to bring a sweater! The hotel and other venues will be air-conditioned, and it is recommended that you wear some layers in order to be comfortable in the meeting rooms.

About London

Time Zone: GMT
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
For currency converter tools, please visit Oanda.com or XE.com.

Etiquette

For etiquette information, please reference:
https://www.fodors.com/news/customs-and-eti-2-3959

Currency

Pound Sterling (GBP)

Stay Connected

The country code for the United Kingdom (UK) is 44 and the city code for London is 20. When dialing the UK from abroad, be sure to dial 011 before the country code, city code and phone number.

Please contact your individual mobile phone service provider for information about international plans.

Mobile phones are widely used throughout England and the United Kingdom. Call your service provider before arriving in the UK to determine if you should purchase an international roaming plan.

Wi-Fi is available in lecture theater of the London Business School and in most public places in the UK, such as hotel lobbies and coffee shops. The strength and speed of the signal may vary.

Entry requirements and visas

To enter England, you will need a passport. Visa requirements vary by country. Visit the United Kingdom’s Official Home Office website for complete details on your country of origin.

Health

No vaccinations are required to enter England as long as you are up to date on routine vaccinations.

Dietary Restrictions

Please notify us of any dietary restrictions during registration so that your needs are accommodated at the University. To edit any dietary restrictions or input new dietary restrictions, go to the event page and click “Modify Registration.” You will be able to edit or enter dietary information and click “Save.” If you suffer from severe food allergies, we encourage you to visit this website and consider purchasing food and travel-translation cards to effectively communicate your needs while traveling.