My first visit here and what a delightful place. The house is so well maintained and the staff are all very friendly and informative about it's history. The gardens are lovely and you can easily lose yourself for a few hours here. Will definitely return.

We visited to enjoy the All the Kings Horses event and were not dissapointed at all. The riding demos were excellent and we were also very impressed with Charles II who really knew his history as he took whatever questions his audience had and gave very informative and detailed answers. The house and gardens are kept beautifully and provide a very relaxing and interesting day even when there is no event happening.

Stunningly beautiful place. Gorgeous grounds to walk around and plenty of picnic benches if you have forgotten your picnic blanket! Lots of things for the kids to do including an adventure playground just off the stables/coach house. The most amazing works of art displayed throughout the house as you walk through the one way route system. Many areas with small video projections giving you an insight into daily life for the servants. Interesting video in the nursery area as well. Sad that you are unable to take any pictures inside due to it being a private collection, but you have to respect their wishes. Amazing taxidermy in large glass cases as well if you are interested in that. Lots of places to sit to eat, although the ordering process for food and drinks is VERY slow, and prices not clear either unfortunately. Felt sorry for the people serving trying to cope with the influx as they were clearly very stressed. Hot chocolate as usual in these places was luke warm and because of that not very nice sadly, however the cakes were lovely!! Interesting talk from the lady showing her horse which everyone from all ages enjoyed. Would recommend a visit and we will certainly come back again.

Stunning place, walked round the gardens, so beautiful and tranquil. Stables in the ground with events on during the day. Water wheel in the garden, lovely bridges to walk over. House is impressive and the staff talked to me personally to explain the history, honestly the staff were fantastic! Would like to visit again

Visiting Audley End House and Gardens was a memorable experience. The Jacobean architecture of the house is striking, offering beautifully furnished rooms that transport visitors back in time. The gardens surrounding Audley End are equally captivating. We enjoyed exploring the diverse landscapes, from formal gardens with their meticulously manicured lawns to peaceful woodland paths and tranquil ponds. A highlight of our visit was the vibrant flower garden. Bursting with a kaleidoscope of colors and fragrances, it provided a picturesque backdrop for leisurely walks and moments of tranquility. Overall, Audley End House and Gardens is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. Whether you're captivated by the historic house or enchanted by the blooming gardens, it offers a perfect escape into England's rich heritage and scenic landscapes.

Wonderful place with so many areas to explore; the house itself, the nursery upstairs, the stable block, the servants quarters. And then the different rooms of the garden with the greenhouse, potting shed, bothy and chief gardener's office. Thoroughly recommend.