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Monasteries, Mansions, Marriage and Mayhem
DATE
9th Sept - 22nd Oct
TIME11.30am and 1.30pm
LOCATION
Audley End House and Gardens
SUITABLE FOREveryone
Step into the fascinating story of Audley End and discover the people and events that helped shape this wonderful house.
To mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Thomas Howard, an exhibition of five paintings tells the story of three generations of a family who played a significant part in the development of Audley End. Two of the paintings have never previously been displayed at Audley End.
Alongside the exhibition, our volunteers invite you to enjoy a special performance, ‘Monasteries, Mansions, Marriage and Mayhem’. Hear the stories of the characters behind the house and discover how each played their part over the years.
Performance dates:
- 9 September at 11.30am
- 14 October at 11.30am and 1.30pm
- 21 October at 11.30am and 1.30pm
- 22 October at 11.30am and 1.30pm
Sign up at the Visitor Information Centre on the day of your visit. You will need admission to Audley End House and Gardens which you can purchase here. Members go free.
From monastery to mansion: the colourful history of Audley End House
Hear more about the story behind this exhibition and performance in an English Heritage podcast.
The story of its journey from monastery to mansion involves intrigue, fraud, brazen ambition and a cast of colourful characters. Join our host Amy, art historian and curator, Dr Peter Moore, and volunteer researcher, Fiona Wilkinson, as they bring the tale to life – quite literally!
Listen to the English Heritage PodcastHow to book
Performances take place at 11.30am and 1.30pm on various dates listed above. Sign up at the Visitor Information Centre on the day of your visit.
How to find us
Property:
Audley End House and Gardens
Address:
Off London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF
Location:
Saffron Walden, Essex, East of England