Audley End House and Gardens – English Heritage
Off London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF. England
Enjoy a visit and experience parts of the beautiful 17th century mansion, service wing, kitchen, garden and grounds. Say hello to our resident horses in the stable block and visit the Coal Gallery, once a hive of activity, as we recreate the hustle and bustle of servants’ daily routines. Explore the different species of trees around the estate and understand how and why the gardens were created.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!
Hero Offer: English Heritage have an exclusive offer for Great British School Trip teachers! Apply below for the chance to get a FREE Discovery Visit at Audley End House worth £100. Schools with 40%+FSM will be prioritised for this offer.
Other support available to schools
Not eligible for the free workshop? Don’t worry, if you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form & book in as normal with English Heritage here
Book via The Great British School Trip and your school will be automatically entered into our fantastic competition! See details below.
Discovery Visits at Audley End House
Victorian Values
Experience the life of a Victorian servant and meet Mrs Warwick, the formidable housekeeper to the Braybrooke family. Students are divided into two groups; while one group finds out about life as a servant and try their hands at activities with the housemaids in the purpose built education room, the second group is left in the capable hands of Mrs Warwick as they explore the service wing. The groups then exchange places. Students are encouraged to come dressed in Victorian costume, servants’ aprons are provided.
Availability: April – October: Monday – Friday during term time, November – February: Closed, March: Wednesday – Friday
Session lasts for 1.5 hours.
£100 per session.
More Information
Education at English Heritage
Inspire your students in the places where history really happened on a free self-led visit or an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop. The following offers are included as part of The Great British School Trip:
FREE SELF-LED VISITS
You can bring your class to any of our sites entirely free of charge. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools, as well as free planning visits to help you make the most out of your day. Use our free downloadable resources to help with your planning and risk assessment.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play or handle intriguing objects.
Venue Details
Contact
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/audley-end-house-and-gardens/schools/
Address
Off London Road, Saffron Walden
CB11 4JF. England
Opening Hours
April - October: Monday - Sunday, 10.30-4pm.