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?
Adult:
£10.70
Children:
£5.40
Concession:
£9.10
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £26.80
Details:
Gardens and Service Wing (not available on event days) Adult£7.70 Concession £6.50 Child £3.90 Family£19.30
How do I get there?
Address:
Essex - CB11 4JF
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
Bus Access:
Burton/Four Counties 59, Stansted Transit 301 from Audley Endrailway station stopping in Saffron Walden
Accommodation
Map Location:
Cycle Routes:
Telephone:
01799 522399 (info line); Disabled access: Tel 01799 522842, LocalTourist Information: Saffron Walden: 01799 524002, Cambridge: 01223464732
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Wheelchairs: we have four wheelchairs, 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.
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.
Access:
Access to house: Via loose gravel, tarmac, cobbles and smooth grass. Ground floor level apart from Butlers 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.
Gardens: Access via tarmac and gravel paths and very smooth grass. Seats provided. A number of bridges either have a step or steep slope.
Parking:
200m from entrance, with reserved parking for disabled visitors. Please make arrangements in advance if possible.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Fountain, wildfowl and bird song in grounds; flower and rose gardens.
What facilities are available for groups?
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
There is free, but limited, parking for coaches on site, 30 metres from the entrance to the house
Group Booking:
As booking is essential, group bookings can be arranged by ringing 01799 522842 Mondays to Fridays. Guided tours are available by arrangement prior to visiting
Average Length of Visit:
House: 1 1/2 hours; gardens: 1 1/2 hours
Guided Tours:
Guided Tour of House
21 Mar - 30 Apr, Wed - Sun (except Easter)
1 May - 29 Jul, Wed - Fri (except Bank Hols)
1 Sep - 31 Oct, Wed - Sun
Booking Form:
Further Info
Tea rooms are self-service in the Housekeepers Room and the Servants Hall.
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, German, Spanish and Japanese.
