ABOUT THE VENUE
AUDLEY END VENUE INFORMATION
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.
ADMISSION TIMES - The concert auditorium will be open from 2.30pm. Please come early, enjoy the grounds and picnic before hand. All concerts start at 7.30pm.
REFRESHMENTS - Refreshments will be available at each venue. Please note that barbecues are not permitted for safety reasons
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 on firework evenings.
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. Public Transport - Two miles from Audley End station. Car Parking - Excellent free on-site parking facilities (well sign posted).
TO SEE A MAP OF AUDLEY END CLICK HERE
CONCERT PROGRAMME - Please note that artists and programmes may change at short notice to illness or unavoidable circumstances. Spitfire flight is subject to weather conditions.
ONSITE BOX OFFICE
- Any remaining tickets will be available at the concert box office from 2pm on the day of the performance. Subject to a £1.60 booking fee
CONCESSIONS
- Special reduced prices are available for all concerts for English Heritage Members through See Tickets. Reduced prices for Senior Citizens, UB40 Holders, Students and Under 16s are available through See Tickets and Ticketmaster. Proof of eligibility will be required on production or purchase of tickets. We recommend that all under 16s attending the concerts are accompanied by an adult. Under 5s entry is free.
ENGLISH HERITAGE - For more historical and visitor information on Audley End click here or call 0870 333 1181
The English Heritage Picnic Concerts are supported by Jacques Cider with Fruit, a light sparkling fruit cider.