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House
Suggested time needed: 1 hour
Imagine life as royalty and explore the rooms using our children’s ‘Step Inside’ activity sheet. This highlights the fascinating history of this country home and conjures up an impression of life in the 19 th century. Gardens
Suggested time needed: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Explore the grounds, find the Elysian Garden cascade and the ‘Tea House Bridge’, climb up to the Temple of Concord and admire the view. Bring a bat and ball and enjoy the open space or play ‘hide and seek’ within the grounds. Discover what’s growing in the organic Kitchen Garden and see where the gardener would have lived and slept. Purchase fruit and vegetables from the shop to take home to cook for your supper!Eating
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Wrest Park and Gardens
Distance: 40 miles
One of the most magnificent and enchanting gardens in England. Wrest Park’s formal gardens provide a fascinating history of gardening styles, laid out over 150 years and inspired by the great gardens of Versailles. Enjoy over 90 acres of open space and sheltered woodland walks complemented by reflective expanses of water. Discover an endless selection of walks, picnic areas and places to explore, or simply sit back, relax and dream of days gone by. Prior’s Hall Barn
Distance: 5 miles
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England , with a breath taking aisled interior. Admission: FREE.Audley End Miniature Railway
Distance: Adjacent
A 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybooke’s private railway through the Estate woodland.Mole Hall Wildlife Park
Distance: 6 miles
Covering 20 acres of parks and woodland this houses a collection of animal and birds, including flamingos, primates and wallabies as well as a stunning butterfly pavilion.
Saffron Walden Museum
Distance: 1 mile
An award winning family friend museum, set within the ruins of the 12th century Walden Castle.Useful tools
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