With parterre gardens, ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland, a children’s play area, café and shop, make it a day out for all the family at Audley End House & Gardens. Advance booking essential. If you’re an English Heritage Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance.
Who lives in Audley End House now?
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 museum.
Is Audley End National Trust or English Heritage?
Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex is only just over the border from Hertfordshire. It’s a relatively small but family friendly stately home and garden owned by English Heritage.