Audley End House and Gardens

Essex

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Book Audley End House and Gardens tickets for a grand day out in Saffron Walden

If you love places with serious “wow” factor (and plenty of space to roam), Audley End House and Gardens is your kind of day out. Explore one of England’s most impressive mansions, then head outside for Capability Brown parkland, a restored parterre, and an organic kitchen garden that’s always changing with the seasons.

  • Explore the great hall, state rooms and intimate private apartments inside the house
  • Discover life “below stairs” in the Service Wing, including Victorian kitchens and working spaces
  • Meet the resident horses in the grand Victorian stable block
  • Wander award-winning parkland and gardens shaped by Capability Brown
  • Let kids play in the 1830s Nursery Wing and enjoy family-friendly play areas outdoors

See how a great house really worked - upstairs, downstairs, and everywhere in between

Audley End is brilliant at bringing the past to life. One minute you’re taking in lavish interiors and historic details, the next you’re stepping into the practical world that kept the house running - from coal and hot water in the Coal Gallery to the fascinating “below stairs” spaces of the Service Wing.

Outside, swap chandeliers for fresh air. Stroll through the gardens (don’t miss the parterre), then follow paths into wide-open parkland with big views, mature trees and plenty of room for picnics, kite-flying and a proper leg-stretch.

Things to do at Audley End House and Gardens

  • House highlights: Great hall, state apartments, chapel, library moments and historic collections
  • Victorian life: Service Wing and Coal Gallery - a behind-the-scenes look at the household at work
  • Stables: Say hello to the horses and explore the stable yard displays
  • Gardens & grounds: Parterre, organic kitchen garden, parkland walks and garden buildings
  • Family fun: 1830s Nursery Wing play, outdoor play areas and seasonal trails

Top tip: Book ahead to save, then arrive when it suits you - tickets are valid all day, so you can stay as long as you like within opening hours.

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Location

Audley End House and Gardens

Off London Road,
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
East Anglia,
CB11 4JF
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How to find us

  • By car: 1 mile west of Saffron Walden on the B1383 (M11 exit 8 or 10).
  • By train: Audley End Station is about 1¼ miles away; taxis available.
  • By bus: Frequent buses to Saffron Walden from Cambridge (7 days a week) and other towns (some services exclude Sundays).
  • By bike: National Route 11 passes within 3 miles; bike racks available.
Facilities
  • Free parking (overflow on grass at busy times) ,
  • Two cafés: Servant’s Hall Tearoom + Cart Yard café (next to play area; seasonal/peak opening) ,
  • Picnic-friendly grounds
  • Shop in the Visitor Centre + second-hand bookshop in the Victorian Stables ,
  • Toilets + baby changing (near Tearoom; Cart Yard café/toilets temporarily closed during play build)
  • Bike racks
  • Accessible toilets
More Info
Is Audley End House and Gardens open daily?

 Audley End House and Gardens is open daily 10am–5pm. Last entry to grounds at 4pm.

Last admission to the grounds is 1 hour before closing, and last admission to the house is 1 hour and 30 minutes before closing.

Can I arrive anytime with my Audley End House and Gardens ticket?

Yes—tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay as long as you like within opening hours.

Is Audley End House and Gardens wheelchair accessible?

The ground floor is level, with level access to toilets and shop. The first floor of the house requires stairs. Some outdoor routes include loose gravel, cobbles, bridges with steps/steep slopes and gentle undulation.

Accessible parking bays are available in the car park on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are dogs allowed at Audley End House and Gardens?

Dogs on leads are permitted in the grounds, and assistance dogs are welcome.

Is there food and drink at Audley End House and Gardens?

Yes—there are two cafés on site: the Tearoom and the Cart Yard café (next to the playground).

Can I take photos inside Audley End House?

Please note that there is no photography in the house at Audley End without permission. 

You are welcome to take photos of the grounds and gardens. 

Are pushchairs allowed inside Audley End House and Gardens?

Pushchairs are allowed on site, but not in the house for conservation reasons (they must be left in the Bucket Hall).

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