Audley End House and Gardens (English Heritage)

Audley End
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 4JF
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/audley-end-house-and-gardens/

Telephone

Disabled access: Tel 01799 522842

Fax

01799 521 276

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
An exterior shot of Audley End House and Gardens
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Audley End House and Gardens is one of England’s grandest seventeenth century country homes with over 30 lavishly decorated rooms and magnificent grounds.

Venue Type:

Heritage site, Museum, Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site

Opening hours

1-31 Oct Wed-Sun 10am – 5pm (House 12pm-4pm), 1 Nov-12 Feb Sat-Sun 10am-4pm (Gardens, Stables and Service Wing only. House closed), 13-17 Feb Wed-Fri 10am-4pm (Gardens, Stables and Service Wing only. House closed). 18 Feb-31 Mar Sat-Sun 10am - 4pm (Gardens, Stables and Service Wing only. House closed), Closed 24 - 26 Dec and 1 Jan

Admission charges

12.50/11.30/7.50/32.50 Full estate, 8.70/7.80/5.20/22.60 Stables, Service Wing & Gardens (not available on event days)

Discounts

  • English Heritage

Collection details

Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, World Cultures, Fine Art

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Audley End Through The Ages!

26 — 27 May 2013

Monks, Monarchs and Munitions! Discover the incredible history of Audley End House and Gardens when we bring history to life with camp life, music and dance, plus fun family activities!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£15.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/audley-end-through-the-ages-ae-26-may

Victorian Fun and Games!

28 — 31 May 2013

Join us for a range of Victorian games and displays. We take a look at how children would have lived in the 19th-century at Audley End House and how toys have evolved from the Roman period to the modern day.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/victorian-fun-and-games-ae-28-may

Bringing Audley End to Life

1 — 2 June 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

8 — 9 June 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

15 — 16 June 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Classic Cars for Father's Day

16 June 2013

This Father's Day, treat Dad to a special day out at Audley End, where a beautiful collection of classic cars will be on display. You could also treat him to lunch or an afternoon tea in the cafe!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/classic-cars-for-fathers-day-ae-16-jun

Bringing Audley End to Life

22 — 23 June 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

29 — 30 June 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

6 — 7 July 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

13 — 14 July 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

20 — 21 July 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Kids WWII Training School

22 — 26 July 2013

Air raids, rationing, evacuation - how would you have fared during WWII? Find out what life was really like during the 1940s, and learn about Audley End's role during the war as Station 43, then take part in the children's drill and obstacle course.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/kids-wwii-training-school-ae-22-jul

Bringing Audley End to Life

27 — 28 July 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Kings and Queens Academy

29 July — 2 August 2013

Let the kids get stuck into history by taking part in a range of regal activities and hear about some of England's most notorious monarchs! Learn about the important royal links to the House in our fun Royal trail hidden around the grounds!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/kings-and-queens-academy-ae-29-jul

Bringing Audley End to Life

3 — 4 August 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

10 — 11 August 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Victorian Fun and Games!

12 — 16 August 2013

Experience a range of Victorian games and pastimes as we take a look at how children would have lived in the 19th Century at Audley End House and how toys were very different to what you might have today!.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/victorian-fun-and-games-ae-12-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

17 — 18 August 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Secrets and Spies School!

19 — 23 August 2013

Join Hueristics as they show you the equipment the agents used during WWII and how they used to hide and disguise objects of high importance! Why not test your orienteering and investigative skills in our trail hidden around the grounds and win a prize!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/secrets-and-spies-school-ae-19-aug

WWII: Soldiers and Spies

25 — 26 August 2013

Visit Audley End House aka Station 43 this weekend and be transported back to the time of WWII.

Join our troops as they train for battle, learn more about Audley End's secret wartime history and witness an explosive display!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£15.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/wwii-soldiers-and-spies-ae-25-aug

Bringing Audley End to Life

31 August — 1 September 2013

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/bringing-audley-end-to-life-ae-31-aug

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Face to face resources

Victorian Values Discovery Visit

Explore the life of a Victorian servant in a completely different way - meet Mrs Warwick, the formidable housekeeper to the Braybrooke family at Audley End House. Students will find out about life in the Service Wing and hear the tales of the servants who toiled there, before trying their hand at activities such as sheet-folding and vegetable preparation in the new purpose-built education room. Groups are encouraged to come dressed in Victorian costume. Servants' aprons are provided.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History
Book a free tour to follow the workshop and use it to compare the grand rooms of the masters with the stark accommodation for the servants.

How to obtain

Call 01223 582732 to arrange a 1 ½ hour tour each Wednesday-Friday during term time, except 24th December and 31st January. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19491 for more information.

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