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This site has information about the 170-acre estate in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, which is owned by Three Rivers District Council, and is freely accessible all the year round. There are details of the important work being done to protect and enhance the natural environment, and preserve the 200-year-old manor house and estate. In 2009 the Chorleywood House Estate was granted the prestigious Green Flag Award as one of the best green spaces in the country. This has been renewed each year since then. You are invited to visit the grounds, and are welcome to join the Friends of Chorleywood House Estate (see Contact Us).Recent News Items (These are excerpts, click on the links below to see in full.)
Lady Ela’s Summer House Museum, Summer Opening Dates - Summer 2024 Opening Dates
Saturday May 25th Sunday May 26th Monday May 27th Sunday August 4th Sunday August 18th Saturday August 24th Sunday August 25th Monday August 26th
Open Hours 12 pm to 4 pm
Discover the history, curiosities and memorabilia of the house, its residents, the estate buildings, wildlife, varied plant species, and interesting [...]
Do visit, while the sun’s still shining! - The rhododendrons on the Estate are now in full bloom, as is the 200-year-old wisteria circle.
The copper beech, planted by the W.I. in 1973 stands out well against the background of white chestnuts.
The red chestnut trees along the avenue are about to blossom.
Do visit, while the sun’s still shining!
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Lady Ela’s Summer House Museum | Easter Grand Re-Opening - Lady Ela’s Summer House Museum, Easter Grand Re-Opening
Sat 30th, Sun 31st March and Mon 1st April, Open Hours 12 pm to 4 pm
Discover the history, curiosities and memorabilia of the house, its residents, the estate buildings, wildlife, varied plant species, and interesting places to walk and visit.
The entrance to the estate is [...]
Next time you drive along the A404, have a look! -
At our recent working party, we were joined by 20 of the staff from Summers Morgan – the accountancy firm based in Sheraton House in Lower Road.
You get get a lot done in a day if there are 34 of you!
In the 4 years since the dilapidated fence was taken down, and [...]