Opening Times:
| April 2009 to March 2010 | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| House: | ||
| 1 Apr-30 Sep | 11am-5pm (last admission 2.30pm on Sat) | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols. |
| 1 Oct-1 Nov | 11am-4pm (last admission 2.30 on Sat) | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Last entry 1 hour before closing | ||
| Closed 1 Nov-31 Mar except for Festive Fun Weekends (21-22, 28-29 Nov & 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20 Dec) | ||
| Gardens and Service Wing: | ||
| 1 Apr-30 Sep | 10am-6pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Oct-1 Nov | 10am-5pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 2 Nov-20 Dec | 10am-4pm | Sat, & Sun. |
| 21 Dec-31 Jan | Closed | |
| 1 Feb-14 Feb | 10am-4pm | Sat, & Sun. |
| 15 Feb-28 Feb | 10am-4pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1-31 Mar | 10am-5pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Last entry 1 hour before closing | ||
| Guided Tours (House): | ||
| 1 Apr-30 Apr (except Easter) | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. | |
| 1 May-17 Jul (except 4 and 27-29 May) | Wed, Thu, & Fri. | |
| 1 Sep-23 Oct | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
How much does it cost?
How do I get there?
What facilities are available?
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.
Gardens: Access via tarmac and gravel paths and very smooth grass. Seats provided. A number of bridges either have a step or steep slope.
What facilities are available for groups?
Guided Tour of the House
During certain times of the year Audley End House itself is only accessible by guided tour. You will tour the house with an experienced guide and hear all about how the rooms were used by the family on a day to day basis. The tour begins in the dramatic setting of the great hall, where the guide sets the scene by outlining the history of the house. The house is still furnished with all of the original furniture, paintings, including several works by masters such as Canaletto, Holbein and Van Goyen as well as artefacts from the time when the family lived there - and this helps to bring the house to life. The principle style of the house in decorative terms is Jacobean revival of the early 19th century, but there are fragments of Jacobean work that survive together with substantial work from the late 18th century. The House in some ways illustrates the changing life of the English Country House.
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Minimum-maximum pax: 11-20
Advance booking required: YES. Access to the house by guided tour only on dates listed below and groups should reserve a tour time when making the site booking. The tour is included in the admission price. Call for 2010/11 admission prices, 2010 dates and to book: 01799 522842
Dates: 21 Mar - 30 Apr 2009, Wed - Sun (except Easter) / 1 May - 29 Jul 2009, Wed - Fri (except Bank Hols) / 1 Sep - 31 Oct 2009, Wed - Sun
