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Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts & defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others.
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions on site, Audley End is temporarily closed for the weekend of 16/17 January. Any tickets pre-booked for the closed period will be cancelled and refunds automatically made, so there is no need to contact us. We hope to be able to return to our winter weekend opening of the gardens of Audley End, in line with current Government guidance, from 23/24 January onwards. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Please note: The grounds and gardens at Audley End are open. To comply with government guidelines, all interior spaces including the House, Service Wing and shop are currently closed. The toilets and play area will be open and the cafe will be open for takeaway light refreshments.
We've made some changes to help keep you safe, and things might be a little different when you visit. Here's everything you need to know.
Admire the interiors of what was once one of the largest and most opulent houses in Jacobean England. Wander around our spacious grounds and admire the glorious gardens designed by Capability Brown, including our beautifully restored parterre and organic kitchen gardens. Take a stroll over to the stable yard and meet our friendly horses before topping up your energy with a delicious treat in the cafe.
Geoffrey de Mandeville, 1st Earl of Essex, founds a Benedictine priory at Walden, which becomes Walden Abbey in 1190.
The abbey is suppressed by Henry VIII and granted to Sir Thomas Audley, Lord Chancellor. He transforms the abbey buildings into a mansion.
Find out more about Audley End's history