2 October 2009

Day Out - Audley End House and Gardens

Only a 45 minute drive from RAF Mildenhall is the picturesque Audley End House. It's a beautiful example of 17th century Jacobean architecture even though the house as it stands today constitutes only 1/3 of the size of the original house. It is located in Essex and is surrounded on all sides by beautiful green hills. I recommend a day out here when it's sunny so that you can explore the gardens and all of the land surrounding the house. You won't be disappointed.






  • The house is open from April 1 - October 31. From November 1 until March 31, the house is only open for Festive Fun Weekends.
  • From April 1 - Sep. 30, opening times are Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • From Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, opening times are Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The last admission to the house is one hour before closing
  • The gardens are open year round except from Dec. 21 - Dec. 31.
  • Otherwise, they open everyday at 10 a.m. and close between 4 and 6 p.m. depending on the time of year.
  • Admission is £10.70 for adults and £5.40 for children
  • A family ticket (family of 4) is £26.80
  • English Heritage members are free.
  • The average length of the house tour is an hour and a half.
  • There is a small tea room and a gift shop.
  • Wheelchairs and strollers have access to the some of the grounds and the tea room, but only the lower level of the house. The house tour requires you to climb stairs.
  • Free car park and there is a small picnic area.
  • Only guide dogs are allowed in the house.
  • No photography or stiletto heels are allowed inside the house because of the delicate nature of many of the carpets, wall hangings, paintings, etc.
  • The post code is: CB11 4JF

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