VISITOR INFORMATION

Opening Times

Stables, Service Wing and Gardens

Dates Times Days

02 Jan - 12 Feb 2012

10:00 - 16:00

Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: OpenSunday: Open
Closed Bank Holidays

13 Feb - 19 Feb 2012

10:00 - 16:00

Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: OpenThursday: OpenFriday: OpenSaturday: OpenSunday: Open
Closed Bank Holidays

20 Feb - 31 Mar 2012

10:00 - 16:00

Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: OpenSunday: Open
Closed Bank Holidays

01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013

0:00 - 0:00
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Monday: OpenTuesday: OpenWednesday: OpenThursday: OpenFriday: OpenSaturday: OpenSunday: Open
Open Bank Holidays

House

Dates Times Days

01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013

0:00 - 0:00
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Monday: OpenTuesday: OpenWednesday: OpenThursday: OpenFriday: OpenSaturday: OpenSunday: Open
Open Bank Holidays

Prices

Member (join today)
Free
Adult
£12.50
Child
£7.50
Concession
£11.30
Family Ticket
£32.50
Further Pricing Details
Gardens and Service Wing only (not available on event days) Adult £8.70, Concession £7.80, Child £5.20, Family £22.60.

This property also accepts overseas visitor passes

Directions

Address
Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4JF
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Sat Nav
Bus Access
Burton/Four Counties 59, Stansted Transit 301 from Audley Endrailway station stopping in Saffron Walden
Road Access
1 mile W of Saffron Walden on B1383 (M11 exit 8 or 10)
Train Access
Audley End 1 1⁄4 miles. Note: Footpath is beside busy mainroad
Bicycle Access
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Accommodation
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Facilities Details

Wheelchairs: We have four wheelchairs that are available on request; four motorised wheelchairs available in grounds, but must be booked in advance. Please ring 01799 522842.
Toilets: Adapted; level access.
Shop: Level access.
Tea rooms: Ramped access to the tea rooms. Please note there are 3 steps to the self-service cafe.

Food & Drink

 

There are two cafés serving locally produced food to eat in or take away. The Cart Yard Café is close to the children’s play area or you can relax in The Housekeeper’s Room with its views across the park.

Both tea rooms are self-service.

The cafés close one hour before the site.

  • Hot and cold drinks
  • Freshly made sandwiches and light lunches
  • Delicious range of cakes
  • Indoor and outdoor seating

Parking

200m from entrance, with reserved parking for disabled visitors. Please make arrangements in advance if possible.

Access

Access to house: Via loose gravel, tarmac, cobbles and smooth grass. Ground floor level apart from Butler's Pantry which has 4 steps.
Gardens: Access via tarmac and gravel paths and very smooth grass. Seats provided. A number of bridges either have a step or steep slope.

Wheelchairs: We have four wheelchairs that are;available on request; four motorised wheelchairs available in grounds, but must be booked in advance. Please ring 01799 522842.
Toilets: Adapted; level access.
Shop: Level access.
Tea rooms: Ramped access to the tea rooms. Please note there are 3 steps to the self-service cafe.

Visually Impaired Visitors

Fountain, wildfowl and bird song in grounds; flower and rose gardens.

Please be aware...

Please note: In some rooms, light levels are reduced to preserve vulnerable textiles and other collections. No photography or stiletto heels allowed in the house.

Please call the site for special events information.

In addition to guidebooks there are information sheets in French, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Polish, German, Spanish and Japanese.

Education visits are still available on Mondays and Fridays, during November and March, at this property. If you are an education group leader find out how to book your free educational visit.

Contact

Site Telephone
01799 522842
Customer Services
0870 333 1181
Tourist Information
Saffron Walden: 01799 524002, Cambridge: 01223464732
Address
Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4JF
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