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Why book 'Audley End' with English Heritage for School Trips and Educational Visits?
Explore the beautiful 17th-century mansion and service wing, the Coal Gallery and top-floor nursery. Then, there's plenty more to see outside with the kitchen garden and resident horses in the stable block. Meet our costumed characters from May to October with our expert-led Discovery Visit.
What activities are available during group visits?
Expert-led Discovery Visit available where pupils explore the life of a Victorian servant. Meet Mrs Warwick, formidable housekeeper to the Braybrooke family. Students are divided into two groups. While one group finds out about life as a servant and tries activities with the housemaids in the education room, the second group is left in the capable hands of Mrs Warwick. The groups then exchange places. Students are encouraged to come dressed in Victorian costume, and aprons are provided.
Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?
Art
Discover Audley End's impressive collection of portrait miniatures and Old Master paintings, including works by Hans Holbein, Hans Eworth, Pieter Claesz and Jan van Goyen. You can also use our outdoor activity pack for inspiration and draw the flora in Audley End's extensive and beautiful grounds. Victorian
Enjoy a free self-led visit and experience parts of the beautiful 17th century mansion, service wing, kitchen garden and grounds. Say hello to our resident horses in the stable block and visit the Coal Gallery, once a hive of activity, as we recreate the hustle and bustle of servants' daily routines. Use our new outdoor learning kit for KS1-4 to explore the different species of trees around the estate and understand how and why the gardens were created.During a Discovery Visit, learn about the life of a Victorian servant: explore the service wing of Audley End and meet Mrs Warwick, housekeeper to the Braybrooke family. To enhance your learning experience, students (and teachers!) are encouraged to come dressed in Victorian costumes. Please note that we aren’t running Discovery Visits at this site at the moment – we’re unable to adapt our session in a way that would still provide a quality, immersive education experience
What size groups do you cater for?
Up to 30 for the Discovery Visit and small groups around the house. Larger groups can explore the gardens and stables.
Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?
Free bookable education room with chairs is available and can seat approximately 20 pupils at a time.
Is there first aid on site?
Site staff are First Aid trained
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
The first floor in the house is inaccessible to access without negotiating stairs. Level access to toilets and shop. Restaurants have ramped access to tearooms.
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Please call us on 0370 333 0606 to discuss your requirements
Anything else?
All teachers or group leaders can book a free planning visit and there is free coach parking available, please book in advance with our bookings team.
Who are English Heritage?
Audley End House and Gardens is one of the 400 sites across England where we can bring your teaching to life. With an inspiring Victorian Service Wing, stables, kitchen garden and mansion to explore, your class can enjoy a whole day of self-led or expert-led activities.
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