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    Audley End House and Gardens

    1,037 Reviews
    #4 of 17 things to do in Saffron Walden
    Historic Sites, Gardens, Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks
    Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH, England
    +44 1799 522842
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    “Great day out”

    Return visit where we focused on the house due to the weather. Fascinating property. Coal room... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    DJMDeb
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    “Lovely place to be - especially when the sun is out!”

    First time at Audley End house despite going across the road to the miniature railway a few... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    GusBan
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    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.

    About Audley End House and Gardens

    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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    1,037 reviews
    • Excellent54%
    • Very good32%
    • Average8%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible4%
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    Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH, England
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great day out

    Return visit where we focused on the house due to the weather. Fascinating property. Coal room was new to us, and enjoyed visiting other areas we had seen before. Several very helpful guides.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Lovely place to be - especially when the sun is out!

    First time at Audley End house despite going across the road to the miniature railway a few times. You could spend a good few hours here even at pace, and even most of a day if you take a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Cafe...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Enjoyable 'hands on' visit

    An interesting place, especially for the chance to 'touch and feel' many of the artefacts (not everything, of course). A good day out - if you are an English Heritage member, it's worth a drive out to see it. Otherwise, perhaps a little pricey. Great...More

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    A hidden gem.

    We moved to Essex 3 months ago and it’s been recommended we visit many places but Audley End House hasn’t been mentioned. I can only put it down to the place being a bit of a hidden gem because it was one of the best...More

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Seedy elegance

    The place has a lived-in feel to it, despite not being so! Not too garish or money-grabbing. A few words of warning, though; beware the catering!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful small mansion

    Audley End House was as big as a palace, after centuries of family decline and less power and money, now the house is about 1/5 left of what it was. The redesigned hall place and lovely libraries still have charming features. The Garden is super...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Trip out

    Amazing grounds. The house is very nice. My kids loved it, especially upstairs where they can dress up and play with the childrens toys. Yet again free for me as a member my membership is coming in very handy. Would visit again.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Worth a visit

    Very good grounds, house was well-presented, especially the entrance hall. Café and play area for children, also a good place to learn about aspects of life when the house was a functioning dwelling.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Could be so much more....

    I have been to Audley End many, Many years ago, but this time I took my husband and my children. It's easy to shoot past the entrance as it doesn't look like a public entrance, and it's the first place I've been too that didn't...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lovely property

    Lovely house and grounds. House is stunning, shame I couldn't take any photographs. The coal gallery upstairs is very interesting. Got chatting to the very friendly man in there and it turned out some of his family live in the same town we do, it's...More

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    Winnipegmelody
    5 April 2018|
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    Response from Goonhilly | Reviewed this property |
    Yes these are some of the open rooms but only a portion of the overall house which means that the house tour is minimal...
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    24 February 2018|
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    Response from Darren W | Reviewed this property |
    The concerts are fantastic. Take a decent picnic and chairs and get there early to get a good spot but most of the venue provides a great view. I would suggest something warm for when the sun goes foe like a fleece or... More
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    dubkid8
    24 June 2016|
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    Response from Tosugaradream | Reviewed this property |
    From memory Lord Chancellor Sir Thomas Audley took over the old abbey that was originally there but this was demolished by his grandson Thomas Howard who built the present house. No one is living there at the moment, it is a... More
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