Audley End House and Gardens

Audley End House and Gardens will close at 2.30pm Thurs 11 Aug - Sun 14 Aug due to the Heritage Live Concerts taking place in the evening. Please note there may be additional traffic on site due to the event.

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Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

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. 

Meet the Staff at Audley End

On selected weekends during 1 May to 25 September we will be bringing the story of the House and Service Wing to life with live interpretation in the open air.

Meet the servants as they step out of their stuffy rooms and into the clean fresh air while the Lord and Lady of the house are away on holiday. Meet various characters throughout the weekends including  Mr Vert the head gardener busily tending to his Lordship’s garden and John Barker, the Groom, as he spends time with his beloved horses in the stables.

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Audley End House guidebook

Guidebook: Audley End

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 Audley End Timeline

1139De Mandeville Family

Geoffrey de Mandeville, 1st Earl of Essex, founds a Benedictine priory at Walden, which becomes Walden Abbey in 1190.

1538From Abbey to Mansion

The abbey is suppressed by Henry VIII and granted to Sir Thomas Audley, Lord Chancellor. He transforms the abbey buildings into a mansion.

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Audley End House Jigsaw Puzzle

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Gallery for Audley End House and Gardens

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The Victorian Way Gifts

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Enjoy afternoon tea at one of English Heritage's cafes

CART YARD CAFÉ AT AUDLEY END HOUSE

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