There is no better way to spend a perfect summer’s evening than at one of Audley End Picnic Concerts. Gather a group of friends and family and enjoy the world class music, relaxed atmosphere and breathtaking setting of Audley End. It is a unique way to spend a summer’s evening. We look forward to welcoming you to Audley End this summer. More...

ABOUT THE VENUE

Audley End House is one of England’s most magnificent country houses, retaining much of it’s original Jacobean splendour.

Starting life as a Benedictine Abbey, it was gifted to Sir Thomas Audley in 1538 by Henry VIII for his work as Lord Chancellor.

The property was later re-built on the scale of a royal palace between 1603–1614 by his grandson, Thomas Howard, to promote his power and status.

During the 18th century, new owner Sir John Griffin commissioned architect Robert Adam to create its resplendent neoclassical reception rooms. During this time, the formal grounds were transformed by the hand of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, into the gentle English country landscape we continue to enjoy today.

VENUE LOCATION

Audley End House, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF.

REFRESHMENTS

Refreshments will be available at Audley End. Please note that barbecues are not permitted for safety reasons. Concertgoers are welcome to bring their own food and drink, and alcohol in glass bottles is permitted.

ADMISSION TIMES

The concert auditorium will be open from 2.30pm. Please arrive early, take time to enjoy the grounds and picnic beforehand.

THE WEATHER

Occasionally, inclement weather can disrupt an open-air event. Any decision to cancel a concert will be taken at the advertised start time. No refunds will be made if a concert starts but is later abandoned.

DISABLED VISITORS

We provide preferential parking, seating areas, toilet facilities and our stewards will be pleased to give you help on the night. The seating and parking areas are limited, so please arrive early. Guide dogs are welcome, but please do take care during the firework displays.

DOGS

Dogs are not permitted at the concerts (with the exception of guide dogs).

DIRECTIONS

One mile west of Saffron Walden. Easily accessible from M11 exits 9 (northbound only) and 8. Two miles from Audley End station. Excellent free on-site parking facilities.

CAR PARKING

There is ample on-site parking at Audley End.

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CONCERT PROGRAMME

All details in this leaflet were correct at time of going to press, but please note that artists and programmes may change at short notice due to illness or unavoidable circumstances.

ENGLISH HERITAGE

For more information on English Heritage properties please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk or call 0870 333 1181. The English Heritage Picnic Concerts are supported by Jacques Cider with Fruit, a light sparkling fruit cider.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Please note that in purchasing a ticket to the concerts and enjoying your time at the venue, you are consenting in principle to photographs of you being used for future marketing material.