Hylands House
Essex has many wonderful stately homes that are open to the public. Essex’s close proximity to London has meant that wealthy businessmen for centuries have invested their money in homes in Essex. Here are some of our favourites.
Audley End
- Audley End, Saffron Waden, CB11 4EF.
- Tel: 01799 522842
- Web: english-heritage.org.uk
- King Henry VIII gave Walden Abbey to Sir Thomas Audley, who transformed it into his mansion, Audley End. Despite ups and downs in its fortunes, Audley End remains one of England’s grandest country homes with over 30 lavishly decorated rooms to enjoy and explore. You can explore the house with its many beautiful interiors which include neo-Classic rooms, a Gothic chapel and rare 18th Century tapestries. There are also outdoor games for families to enjoy.
Hylands House
- Hylands House, Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ
- Tel: 01245 605500
- Web: chelmsford.gov.uk/hylands
- The House is open to the public on Sundays and Mondays throughout the year.
Ingatestone Hall
- Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone, CM4
- Tel: 01277 353 010
- Web: ingatestonehall.com
- Enjoy an afternoon at Ingatestone Hall. Tour the eight principal rooms containing paintings, furniture and memorabilia accumulated over the centuries and wander in the ten acres of gardens.
- The house and grounds are open from 1p.m. to 6p.m. (last entry 5p.m.) on Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday afternoons from Easter until the end of September.
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