May Day at Audley End Roll up, roll up and see May Day fun as it used to be! Enjoy our Victorian side shows and brass band, and marvel at our incredible displays of Victorian falconry. Then watch as your little ones learn circus skills or take part in a play. All of which, coupled with the spectacular house and grounds at Audley End, is sure to make this a day out to remember for all the family! Enjoy a great day out at one of England’s grandest stately homes; Audley End House. The doors of our restored historic stables recently opened, complete with resident horses and a Victorian groom. Our stables experience includes an exhibition where you can find out about the workers who lived on the estate in the 1880s, the tack house and the Audley End fire engine. Try our dressing up clothes in the stables and meet our horses, Duke and Jack, too. Children can let loose in our fun themed play area next to our Cart Yard Café which is always very popular with visitors. Audley End House itself is a magnificent house, built to entertain royalty, and includes a Victorian Service Wing complete with kitchen, laundries and a dairy. With beautiful grounds to explore, including an impressive formal garden and the working Organic Kitchen Garden, there’s so much to see and do at Audley End House. Originally adapted from a medieval Benedictine monastery, the house and gardens at Audley End were amongst the largest and most opulent in Jacobean England. Today Audley End is set in a tranquil landscape with stunning views across the unspoilt Essex countryside. Visitors can enjoy the painstakingly restored parterre with its eye-catching bedding scheme and a walled kitchen garden run entirely on organic principles. It's possible to see elements of English gardening on a grand scale at Audley End carried out by the most influential designers of the day such as Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

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What are the best hostels in Saffron Walden?

You might like the room rates at this top accommodation in the area, which has positive reviews from our guests: The Cricketers - 5 mi (8 km) from the heart of Saffron Walden. Property features at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Saffron Walden?

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Saffron Walden is 689 mm.

What is there to see and do in Saffron Walden?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover some places near Saffron Walden. Get out into nature with places such as Bridge End Gardens, The Common and Hatfield Forest Country Park. Cultural attractions include Ashdon Village Museum, Imperial War Museum Duxford and House on the Hill Toy Museum. Visit landmarks such as Audley End House.

What's the best way to get to and around Saffron Walden while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Saffron Walden on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is London (STN-Stansted), 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the city centre. Another option is Cambridge (CBG), located 13.3 mi (21.4 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Audley End Station, Newport Station or Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station.

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