Berkhamsted Foundling Hospital - Memories of Childhood
Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
The former Foundling will tell us of the strict discipline and regimented life and the strict segregation of the boys from the girls. Little was known by the people of Berkhamsted about the children and why they were there, isolated from the town, an isolation which became more severe in the days of WWII. The hospital, now Ashlyns School, was purpose built to replace the London Hospital and to give the children the benefit of country air.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1100 , 13.30
Location & directions
Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
- Directions:
- The entrance to the school is opposite Berkhamsted School playing fields on Chesham Road
- Contact on day:
- Sandra Jenkins
- Telephone number:
- +447942321901
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- 11.00am tour booking link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundling-hospital-berkhamsted-tickets-1344504311589 1.30pm tour- booking link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkhamsted-foundling-hospital-memories-of-childhood-tickets-1344512646519
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
- Booking opens:
- 18 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
The tour is on two floors. Please advise if wheelchair access is required
Additional information
Refreshments will be available for a small donation.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
