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Audley End House and Gardens

1,176 Reviews

#4 of 19 things to do in Saffron Walden

Sights & Landmarks, Nature & Parks, More

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH, England

Review Highlights

“A favourite day out ”

As always the gardens are stunning, and the house always delivers something new but due to staff... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

478julf

Ingatestone, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Some unique features, look out for a coal yard amongst the bedrooms.”

As always not enough time! Lovely house and grounds, liked the great entrance hall with massive... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

lizandianp

surrey

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4.0 1,176 reviews

Excellent55%
Very good31%
Average8%
Poor2%
Terrible4%

Travellers talk about

“english heritage”(163 reviews)

“the kitchen”(119 reviews)

“audley end house”(110 reviews)

About

Built by the first Earl of Suffolk, Lord Treasurer to James I, this Jacobean-style house is one of the most magnificent of its type in England.

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Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH, England

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+44 1799 522842

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Joe B

London, United Kingdom

79672

Reviewed 6 January 2012

Excellent venue for concerts

What a wonderful place for a concert and a fantastic place to look around and relax for the whole day before. The only downside was the poor accomodation we chose(queens head b&b) close by,

8 Thank Joe B

Most Helpful Critical Review

Helen503775

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

3842

Reviewed 30 November 2014

Disappointing Victorian Christmas

So disappointed by our trip to Audley End Victorian Chrstmas event! Not a lot to see, no Christmas fayre just a tent with a few things to buy from their shop. One carasoul ride, a few games to play on the front lawn. The Father...More

8 Thank Helen503775

Hi Helen503775, we're sorry you were disappointed with your visit to our Victorian Christmas event this past weekend. Following last years event we have made improvements to the timetable and have more characters and activities than ever before across the weekend. Each year over winter...More

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lizandianp

surrey

707327

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Some unique features, look out for a coal yard amongst the bedrooms.

As always not enough time! Lovely house and grounds, liked the great entrance hall with massive carved wooden gallery at one end (You walk through it later) and stairs flanked by stuffed birds at the other. Heading to upper floors the nursery is poignant as...More

1 Thank lizandianp

TravellerNearLondon

Near London

11982

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Halloween event

We visited on Sunday 28th especially for the Halloween activities. This was the last day of their Halloween event - it had been running all week but for those of us in Herts, whose half term didn't start until the 29th, the weekend was the...More

1 Thank TravellerNearLondon

Fletcher301

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

268

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Good Day Out

Visited Audley End House as we purchased the English Heritage membership a few months back so it's free to get in. I wasn't expecting too much to be honest but was pleasantly surprised with the house, grounds, informative guides and things to see and do....More

1 Thank Fletcher301

Anita L

Great Wakering, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Museum at night

Went to Audley End House Night Tour, this was advertised through English Heritage Halloween tours, also they have an advert on the site saying Audley House has hauntings and gave the impression that this tour would be about ghosts at the House and in the...More

1 Thank Anita L

rapolley

Castle Douglas, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fabulous Jacobean house in extensive grounds

This is a great place to visit. Large very interesting house which shows the impact of different styles over the centuries, including wonderful rooms by Robert Adam. Parterre garden and large grounds, Very good cafe.

1 Thank rapolley

Guy C

134

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Visit to Audley end House and Gardens - Simply Wonderful!

Took my parents from the US to see this house, the people were awesome with their knowledge of the house and it's history, people are in almost all of the rooms to answer questions about the design and layout of the rooms, they have a...More

1 Thank Guy C

478julf

Ingatestone, United Kingdom

2417

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A favourite day out

As always the gardens are stunning, and the house always delivers something new but due to staff shortages some areas were not open. The staff that were there were friendly, informative and fun ... especially the lady in the kitchen making Victorian food. She was...More

1 Thank 478julf

jonnybKent

kent

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

not enough time to see much

We all went as a Family day out 8 of us £ 99-30 Expensive just for a car park and a little walk Don't go on a Sunday , House only open a few Hours , not nearly enough time to get your moneys worth,...More

1 Thank jonnybKent

Ophelia333

5014

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great day out for all ages

We like to visit English heritage sites on the weekend and this has been one of our favourites. The sun was shining and we could explore the amazing gardens, the organic kitchen gardens (now full of pumpkins and gourds!) and the beautiful river that runs...More

2 Thank Ophelia333

Paul N

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

255

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic

Visited today for the first time and was impressed to say the least. The house has to be seen and the guides in each area are very approachable and knowledgeable. Cafe was very busy, being half term, though the food was very good with generous...More