Audley End House and Gardens

Audley End House and Gardens

Discovery Visits at Audley End House and Gardens

Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4JF
Bookings:0870 333 0606

Much adapted mansion with fine collections of art and natural history, a restored garden and newly-refurbished service wing taking visitors back in time with sights, sounds and smells of the 1880s through the laundry, dairy, game larder and kitchen.
Sandford Award-winner (2008) the top accolade in heritage education in recognition of the quality education offered at the site.

Visit

SUBJECTS

KEY STAGES

Victorian Values

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 are divided into two groups. While the first group find out about life as a servant and try their hands at activities in the brand new, purpose-built education room, the second group is left in the capable hands of Mrs Warwick. Children tour the Service Wing and learn about the servants who toiled there. Sheet-folding and ironing are just two of the hands-on activities undertaken under Mrs Warwick’s watchful eye, before the groups exchange places for the full Service Wing experience. Groups are encouraged to come dressed in Victorian costume and servants’ aprons are provided.

When: Each Wednesday–Friday in term between April 1st and November 2nd
Length: 1.5
 History  KS1, KS2 

ALSO OF INTEREST

Workshops

You can also book a workshop or interactive tour at selected sites. At just £90 per group of up to 30 pupils it’s the perfect way to experience our sites. Call the regional booking office to check availability and to book.

We advise you to book early to avoid disappointment.

How to book

To book a Discovery Visit you can either book online (using the Free Site Visits form) or ring our Educational Bookings team on 0870 333 0606.