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Erddig Hall and Garden
Explore a much-loved home, garden and estate filled with the stories of a family and their servants
Erddig, Wrexham, LL13 0YT
Opening times for 5 November 2024
Asset Opening time House 11:30 - 15:00 Car park 08:00 - 17:00 Garden 10:00 - 16:00 Parkland Dawn - Dusk Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 10:00 - 16:00 Natural play area Closed Mae llwybr y tŷ’n cynnwys Neuadd y Gweision i lawr y grisiau, a rhai ystafelloedd i fyny’r grisiau. Oherwydd gwaith cadwraeth a chynnal a chadw pwysig, bydd y llwybr a’r ystafelloedd sydd ar agor yn amrywio drwy gydol y flwyddyn. | The house route includes the Servants’ Hall downstairs and some upstairs rooms. Due to important conservation and maintenance work, the route and rooms open will vary throughout the year.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £11.00 £10.00 Child £5.50 £5.00 Family £27.50 £25.00 Whole property | Eiddo cyfan
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Bookshop
Plant shop
Car park
Restaurant
Cycle parking
Cycle parking is located outside the visitor welcome building. Additional cycle parking can be found in our main visitor car park.
Shop
Guided tour
Outdoor tours run daily in March to October and weekends only in November. Note: we rely on availability of volunteers, therefore tours may not run every day.
Toilet
Parking for blue badge holders and drop-off point. Accessible toilets. Restaurant accessible via lift. Ground floor of house accessible. Wheelchairs available for loan.
Accessible route and/or map
Level access/terrain
There is a level access in the Ticket Office, shop and largely throughout the garden, with the exception of two small sets of steps. There are cobbles within the Midden Yard and Stables Courtyard. Inside the house there are four floors, however only the lower ground floor is fully accessible with level stone floors.
Accessible toilet
Powered mobility vehicle available
We have two personal mobility vehicles available. Booking in advance is required. Please call the Ticket Office at 01978 355314 to reserve.
Drop-off point
Wheelchairs available
Level access to food outlet
We have a lift which provides access to Hayloft Restaurant in which there is level access.
By road
Our postcode isn't always recognised by Sat Navs and navigation apps. Instead, we recommend you follow the brown signs on the A525 Whitchurch Road or the A483. These will direct you to leave at junction 3 through Rhostyllen, then later turning right at Felin Puleston on Hafod Road.
Parking: Our new all-weather car park is free and 200 yards from the main entrance.
By train
Get off at one of the nearest stations; Wrexham Central (1.7 mile walk) or Wrexham General (1.9 mile walk). Walk via footpath on Erddig Road.
By bus
There are several Arriva Bus routes you can use; Route 2 from Oswestry and through Cefn Mawr to Wrexham; Route 4 from Penycae; and Route 5 from Llangollen. Stop at Felin Puleston, Rhostyllen and walk 1 mile through Erddig Country Park. Walking boots recommended on wet weather days. Check timetables at www.arrivabus.co.uk.
By bicycle
Car Free
We hold the Good Journey mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink when arriving by train or bus, with a valid train or bus ticket, or by bike. On arrival collect your free drink voucher from the Visitor Welcome Centre (Regular size drinks only, excluding luxury hot chocolates).
Planning your visit
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Visiting Erddig with your dog
Erddig is a two pawprint rated place. Erddig offers plenty of opportunities for bounding, jumping, sniffing and splashing for dogs. Find out about our off-lead zone and restricted access which might affect your plans.
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Group and school visits to Erddig
Everything you need to know about booking a group visit to the house, garden and parkland.
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Highlights
House
Erddig Hall, a late 17th-century country house saved from dereliction in the 1970s.
Garden
Restored formal 18th-century Grade I listed walled garden with dutch influence.
Outbuildings
Rare survivors of the working estate which includes unique and historic Joiners' Workshop, Smithy, Sawmill and Stables.
Estate
1,200 acre estate of beautiful meadows, lakes, ponds, rivers, veteran trees and woodland and home to a range of habitats. The parkland is open and free to access with a number of waymarked walks for all to enjoy.
Wolf's Den natural play area
Large, wooded play area, nestled in Big Wood with rope swing, stepping logs and den-building area.
Eating
Hayloft Restaurant serves hot and cold food and drink, ice creams, cakes, and afternoon tea to sit in or take away. Our parlour and tea garden are open during peak periods.
Shopping
Browse unique gifts, homeware, accessories and toys, as well as local products and plants. Our second-hand bookshop is stocked full of pre-loved books.
Spotlight events
Winter family adventures at Erddig
Bundle up and bring the family to Erddig this winter. Discover frosty gardens, acres of parkland and a beautifully decorated Welsh stately home filled with seasonal charm.
Christmas at Erddig
Step into the magic of Christmas at Erddig, where the house will be beautifully decorated in scenes inspired by the beloved poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Things to see and do
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Family days out at Erddig
Keep everyone entertained with a fun family day out at Erddig, with acres of parkland, a frosty garden and seasonal activities.
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Visiting the garden at Erddig
From daffodils in spring to 180 apple varieties in autumn, find out about this 18th-century walled garden and its seasonal activities and highlights.
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Visiting the house at Erddig
Saved from ruin, Erddig is a rare survivor teeming with treasures. From servants’ portraits to fine furnishings, discover the top things to see and do when you visit the house.
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Exploring Erddig's parkland
Discover the top things to see and do when you visit the parkland. From meandering rivers and an 18th-century water feature to the dramatic escarpment leading to Wat’s Dyke.
Top trails
Trail
Erddig Big Wood trail
Explore a gentle stroll around the parkland at Erddig on this circular walk. Wander through woodland and discover the ancient remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle as you join the historic and mysterious Wat’s Dyke way.
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Erddig riverside walk
A circular waymarked walk around Erddig's estate, along the River Clywedog, past an 18th-century water feature, castle remains and historic defensive earthworks.
Trail
Erddig French meadow walk through Emes' pleasure park
Enjoy a waymarked trail through Erddig's 1,200-acre estate in Wrexham, taking you past the historic Cup and Saucer water feature.
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Erddig Bryn-y-Cabanau and Lewis Wood walk
Enjoy the eastern reaches of Erddig's 1,200-acre estate in Wrexham on a waymarked trail through two woods.
Outdoor activities
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Outdoor activities at Erddig
Free outdoor activities to help you make the most of the garden and parkland, from Nordic walking to weekly parkruns.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Erddig
Check out the places to eat and shop at Erddig. Most are set within historic outbuildings and every purchase helps us to look after Erddig for future generations to enjoy.
Places to stay
House By The Dyke
At the top of Offa’s Dyke this 1930s villa is in a great spot for exploring nearby Chirk Castle.
Ty'r Stocmon
Explore the grounds of a 700 year-old castle when you stay in this traditional Welsh cottage.
Chirk Home Farm Cottage
Close to Chirk Castle with walking trails all around, this pretty stone cottage has an enclosed garden.
Upcoming events
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Breakfast with Father Christmas at Erddig
Create some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
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Festive storytelling with Jake Evans
Join storyteller Jake Evans for a festive adventure through his enchanting tales every Saturday leading up to Christmas at Erddig.
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Create your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
Create something magical this Christmas by making your own Christmas decoration.
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Supper with Father Christmas at Erddig
Get into the Christmas spirit and make some magical memories as you join Father Christmas for a festive supper in our Hayloft restaurant.
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Late opening at Erddig this Christmas
Enjoy Erddig for longer as we extend our opening times for four magical evenings this December.
About Erddig Hall and Garden
Sitting on a dramatic escarpment above the winding Clywedog river, Erddig tells the 250-year story of a gentry family’s relationship with its servants.
A large collection of servants’ portraits and carefully preserved rooms capture their lives in the early 20th century, while upstairs is a treasure trove of fine furniture, textiles and wallpapers. Outdoors lies a fully restored 18th-century garden, with trained fruit trees, exuberant annual herbaceous borders, avenues of pleached limes, formal hedges and a nationally important collection of ivies.
The 486-hectare (1,200-acre) landscape pleasure park, designed by William Emes, is a haven of peace and natural beauty, perfect for riverside picnics. Discover the ‘cup and saucer’ cylindrical cascade or explore the earthworks of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle. A walk through the estate spans the earliest origins of Wrexham to the technology of an 18th-century designed landscape. All around, tenant farmers continue the work of generations.
Erddig is a place where old memories are found and new memories are made. 'Where fragrance, peace and beauty reign, Farewell! But welcome here again.' - Philip Yorke II
History
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History of Erddig
Find out about the High Sheriff who lived beyond his means when he built Erddig, the rich London lawyer who extended and redecorated it and 240 years of the Yorke family.
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History of the servants’ lives at Erddig
Why did the Yorkes remember their staff in pictures and poems? Discover a day in the servants’ lives at Erddig and learn why a housekeeper ended up in court.
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History of the garden restoration at Erddig
Discover how Head Gardener Mike Snowden uncovered and restored the former glory of Erddig’s garden, by consulting plans and reading clues in the land.
Art and collections
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Erddig's State Bed
Erddig’s State Bed was once a place reserved for the home’s most privileged guests. Erddig’s restoration and conservation project provides visitors the rare opportunity to see its exquisite detail, that only those lucky enough to sleep in the bed would have experienced.
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Erddig’s collection
Erddig has the one of the largest collections of items within the entire National Trust. With a total of 30,000 to care for, it's no mean feat for the house team of conservators and volunteers. We’re an accredited museum too.
Our work
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Our community work at Erddig
We know that access to nature and the great outdoors has a positive impact of people’s wellbeing and mental health, and we're passionate about creating opportunities and experiences that help everyone in our local community benefit from everything the Erddig estate has to offer.
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Our work in the house at Erddig
Find out why keeping Erddig in the dark is one of the most important ways to protect the rooms and furnishings.
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Erddig’s artist in residence 2022/23
Learn more about our artist in residence, Jenny Cashmore, who explored how creatively connecting with nature can support our wellbeing.
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Our Commemorative woodland at Erddig
We're proud to be the location of one of Wales’ new commemorative woodlands that will stand as living memorials to those who have sadly lost their lives during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Erddig
From the historic house to the 18th-century walled gardens and parkland, there’s a wide range of volunteer roles in Erddig’s friendly team.
Latest news
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Conservation of rare State Bed cover reveals a patchwork of hidden details and wartime 'make do and mend'
A rare cover from a 300-year-old bed has gone on public display at National Trust Cymru’s Erddig Hall and Garden in Wrexham following conservation and research which has revealed previously unknown details about its history, make-up and the wartime needlework that saved it from ruin.
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New portrait – the first in over 100 years – joins unmatched collection of historic staff portraits at National Trust Cymru’s Erddig estate
For nearly 200 years, the cherished household staff and servants at Erddig near Wrexham were recorded in a unique collection of portraits, photographs and verses. Now, for the first time in more than a century, a new portrait is temporarily joining the historic display to mark the retirement of the estate’s long-serving Head Gardener.
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The race is on to hand trim a 168 lime trees at Erddig ready for their annual spring glow up
The annual task of pleaching a 168 lime trees at Erddig, North Wales is underway and estimated to take a total of 65,000 snips for a small team of staff and volunteers to complete, ready for them to burst into leaf by mid-May.
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National Trust Cymru share design of Commemorative Woodland at Erddig and invite people to help plant trees
National Trust Cymru have shared the final design of one of Wales’ new commemorative woodlands at Erddig near Wrexham. People are being invited to help plant trees at the woodland which will be a living memorial to those who have sadly lost their lives during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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His Majesty The King and the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford plant Pontfadog Oak sapling at Erddig
His Majesty The King visited Erddig in Wrexham today, along with the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, to plant a rare oak sapling in memory of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.