Group visits to Audley End House and Gardens

Enjoy a group day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate of one of England’s grandest mansions, Audley End. Whether you’re exploring the servant’s wing, state rooms, stables, kitchen garden or beautiful grounds, you’ll discover what life was like above and below stairs at a Victorian country house.

"Eastern Branch members took advantage of the lovely weather and held a Branch meeting under one of the Stately Oaks in the grounds... Everyone at Audley End was so pleased to see visitors again and we felt very welcome. A wonderful first get together since the pandemic struck." Joan - AGTO

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Group Discount

We offer a 15% discount (10% for Stonehenge) for travel trade and organised groups of 11 or more paying visitors when payment is made in a single transaction.
Per group you also receive:

  • free entry for one tour leader
  • free entry for one coach driver

The tour leader, coach driver and any English Heritage members do not count towards the group totals.

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Booking information

Trade admission prices and opening times:

Please refer to our Trade Admission Prices & Site Opening Times brochure for pricing and opening times information at our top sites for groups. 

Making a booking:

Contact information for making your group booking can be found in the Visit & Contact Information section below.

Please include the property name and date of visit in the subject line of your email along with the following information:

  • Group name
  • Name of property
  • Tour reference/booking reference (if applicable)
  • Date and time of arrival
  • Number of visitors

Payment method:

Payment can be made on arrival by: cash, credit/debit card, Agency Voucher Scheme (AVS).

Visit & Contact information

  • Coach parking:
  • Coaches can pull in and drop off at the main entrance but then they need to leave and park in Saffron Walden. Vehicles over 2.93 metres (9 foot 6 inches) high need to access the site via an alternative entrance. 
  • Catering: The servants' Hall tearoom seats 90 and provides lunches and light refreshments. Coach drivers qualify for a complimentary drink and 20% off all other purchases. The cart yard cafe seats 28 inside and 40 outside. It provides snacks and sandwiches, and is open all week in peak season and at weekends off season.
  • Exhibition: Lively interactive displays trace the development of the estate, and allow visitors to ‘virtually’ meet the Victorian outdoor staff of Audley End, including the land steward, head gardener, gamekeeper, cowman and groom.
  • Access: Unable to access the first floor in the house without negotiating stairs. Level access to toilets and shop. Restaurants have ramped access to tearooms. Please book in advance for mobility scooter or wheelchair loan.
  • Orientation map: Download a copy of our Audley End orientation map to help with your planning.
  • Average length of visit: House: 1 1/2 hours; Gardens: 1 1/2 hours.

Address: Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

Email: bookings@english-heritage.org.uk (Group bookings)

Telephone: Group bookings: 0370 333 0604. 

Local TIC: Please call 01799 524002 (Saffron Walden TIC) or 01223 464732 (Cambridge TIC) if you would like information about other things to do in the local area.

Guided tours

Make your group visit extra special by adding a guided tour.

Please allow for the indicated minimum notice below when requesting a guided tour.

Pleasure Garden Tour

Let our expert gardener take you on a stroll around our idyllic gardens to see the work of the influential ‘Capability’ Brown who swept away the remnants of a declining formal garden to create extensive views, a serpentine lake, and more natural planting.

  • Duration: 60 minutes. Available April - October between 12:00 - 15:00. Weekdays only.
  • Price: normal admission fee + £60 for the group.
  • Minimum – maximum pax: maximum 25 pax per tour. Larger groups can book multiple tours.
  • Advance booking required: Yes, a minimum 1 month notice is required.

Group Travel Support

Further support and useful resources available to group travel organisers can be found on our dedicated Group Visits webpages.

For educational groups, please visit our School Visits webpages.

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