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- The Property
- Directions
- Car Parking
- Refreshments
- Admission Times
- The Weather
- Disabled visitors
- Dogs
- Concert Programme
- Photography
- Accommodation
Audley End
The Property
Audley End House, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF.
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. In 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. For more historical and visitor information on Audley End, including opening hours, please click here or call 0870 333 1181.
Directions
Audley End is one mile west of Saffron Walden. It is easily accessible from M11 exits 9 (northbound only) and 8. The stately home is approximately two miles from Audley End station, which is served by trains to and from London Liverpool Street. Please check train times at www.nationalrail.co.uk before booking tickets.
Car Parking
There are excellent free on-site parking facilities.
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, drink, and cutlery; alcohol in glass bottles is also 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 offer one carer’s ticket for free with each ticket purchased by a disabled concertgoer. Please call See Tickets on 0844 412 2706 to redeem this offer. 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.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted at the concerts, (with the exception of guide dogs – please do take care during the fireworks displays).
Concert Programme
Please note that artists and programmes may change at short notice due to illness or unavoidable circumstances.
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.
Accommodation
For details on places to stay in the area surrounding Audley End, please visit www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk