Essex Travel Guide - Historic Houses

Jacobean survival of a huge mansion built by Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, in 1605. Later rooms by Robert Adam, who was also responsible for the ornamental garden buildings. Surrounding park and gardens.
Garden: 'Capability' Brown was responsible for laying out the landscaped grounds of Audley End in the 18th century; restoration work has revived the park and its lovely gardens, which include a 19th century parterre and rose garden. An artificial lake has been formed from the River Cam, which runs through the park. Interesting array of original garden buildings including 170-ft vine house.
Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, CB11 4JF

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1 m W Saffron Walden, on B1383
Website: Audley End
Phone: 01799 522 399
English Heritage
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OS Grid TL525 382
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A magnificent Elizabethan mansion, showcasing some of the earliest examples of Renaissance style in England. A particular feature are two excellent sets of wall paintings, with a mix of classical and Biblical subject matter. The paintings have been called the best Elizabethan figure paintings in England.
Theydon Mount, Essex, England, CM16 7QQ

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 miles south east of Epping. Seasonal opening. access only by pre-booked tour.
Website: Hill Hall
Phone: 01799 522 842 to boo
English Heritage
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OS Grid TQ489994
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Set in 500 acres of grounds and formal gardens. Neoclassical exterior, with restored Georgian and Victorian interior.
Hylands Park, London Road Chelmsford, Essex, England, CM2 8WQ

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 miles SW of Chelmsford
Email: hylands@chelmsford.gov.uk
Phone: 01245 605 500
Fax: 01245 605 510
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OS Grid TL685 042
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Ingatestone is a lovely Elizabethan manor built by Sir Willia Petre in about 1541. The house is still owned and lived in by the Petre family today, and is essentially as it was when Sir William built it, with mullioned windows, and oak panelled rooms. The Hall is set in 10 acres of attractive gardens, with an avenue of old lime trees, a stew pond and wide lawns augmented by a walled garden area.
Ingatestone, Essex, England, CM4 9NR

Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Ingatestone Hall
Historic Houses Association
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OS Grid TQ654985
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