Tour this decadent Jacobean manor house and meet the Victorian Service Wing staff. Enjoy spectacular views of the picturesque Essex landscape and walk the peaceful gardens built by Anglia's gold winner ' Capability' Brown in Bloom Awards 2017. Then canter over to see the horses in the Victorian stable yard and run, hop, and climb in the play area for the kids.
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Five of the Best Kitchen Gardens
By Veronica Peerless
The walled garden at Audley End is a fascinating insight into the workings of a Victorian kitchen garden. It still follows some of the practices noted in a diary of one of its young gardeners at the time, William Cresswell.
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What can guests enjoy at Audley End House & Gardens?
Admire the furnishings of what once was one of Jacobean England's greatest and most opulent buildings. Wander around their expansive grounds and enjoy the magnificent Capability Brown crafted gardens, including their beautifully restored parterre and organic vegetable gardens. Take a walk to the stable yard and meet their welcoming horses before adding a delicious treat to your battery.