Erddig

Important notice -

Servants' Rooms only in the house are currently open Wednesday to Sunday 12pm - 3pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Please follow Welsh government guidance when visiting.

Explore a much-loved home, garden and estate filled with the stories of a family and their servants.

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Important information 

We’re pleased to say that a number of our places in Wales are now open and can't wait to welcome you this summer. From Saturday 7 August, Wales is moving to Alert Level Zero of the coronavirus regulations and we will be making some changes to adapt to the regulations. You no longer need pre book to visit many of our places in Wales, however booking remains essential at some of our small properties, including Dolaucothi, Plas yn Rhiw and Tudor Merchant House. Please check the website for property specific information before visiting.

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Erddig

Things to see and do

Erddig   Wrexham

Visiting Erddig: what you need to know

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. If you're planning a visit to Erddig, read this article to find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to help keep everyone safe.

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Brass servants' bells below stairs

The Servants' Rooms at Erddig 

Discover what life was like below stairs at Erddig.

Early morning frost at Erddig

Enjoy nature's greatest show at Erddig 

Enjoy nature's greatest show in Erddig’s 13.5-acre walled garden as waves of spring highlights wash over the garden.

Two walkers by Dovecot on Erddig's estate

Discover the parkland at Erddig 

Discover the landscaped park designed in the 18th century by Emes. Uncover one of Emes' most original features in the park, a cylindrical cascade, also known as the 'cup and saucer' and follow Wat's Dyke to the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle.

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What's on

A volunteer busy harvesting apples in Erddig's orchard

Celebrating the arrival of autumn at Erddig 

As the pleached limes begin to turn gold and a blaze of red Boston ivy covers the west front of the hall, Erddig will be celebrating the joys of the season of mellow fruitfulness.

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Drop by our tea parlour for some light refreshments

The Hayloft restaurant is open from 10am to 5pm daily serving a limited selection of drinks, cakes, light bites and sandwiches to eat in or to take away. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till, collection points and waymarked routes. If you’re eating in or using our outdoor seating, we’ll ask you to scan your membership card or, if you’re not a member, to leave brief contact details for the Test, Trace and Protect programme. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Our spring collection of gifts and treats available to buy in the shop at Erddig

Stop off at our shop

Our shop is open from daily from 10am to 5pm. For the safety of staff and visitors, social distancing measures are in place and we've made changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Erddig for everyone, for ever.

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Erddig

History

Painting by John Meller 1665 to 1733 possibly by Charles Jervas c 1715

Erddig, the whole story 

In 1682, Joshua Edisbury was appointed High Sheriff of Denbighshire; it was to be the making of Erddig, and the unmaking of Edisbury.

The State Bedroom at Erddig; a rare surviving example of a lit à la duchesse bed.

Elihu Yale 

Famous as the benefactor and namesake of a top ivy-league American university, discover Elihu Yale's connection with Erddig.

Brass servants' bells below stairs

A servant's day at Erddig 

Erddig's bells which hang outside the Servants Hall would have rung all day to call the servants to more work. Discover more about life below stairs.

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Wildlife

A dipper resting on a log in the river bed

Wildlife at Erddig 

Just a stone’s throw from Wrexham town centre, Erddig offers a nature-rich oasis.

A bird's eye view of Erddig

Enjoy a bird's eye view of Erddig 

Soar with the birds and enjoy new drone footage of Erddig.

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Our work

Erddig conservation team cataloguing the toy collection

Spotlight on Erddig's collection 

Erddig has the second largest collection of items in the whole of the 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.

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Art and collections

Painting of Thomas Pritchard Erddig Gardener British School 1830

Discover our unique collection of portraits 

For nearly 200 years, Erddig’s servants were recorded in portraits, photographs and verses. Nothing of such breadth survives anywhere else in the world.

Erddig Saloon in John Meller's rooms of parade

Explore the rooms of parade 

Discover how rich London lawyer John Meller extended Erddig and filled it with the fine furnishings you can still see today.

State Bedroom, state bed, detail of the back panel of embroidered Chinese silk, bought by John Meller in 1720, carved and gilded gesso work by John Belchier

Fragile bed conservation begins thanks to Wolfson Foundation 

Independent grant-making charity, the Wolfson Foundation, has awarded Erddig £100,000 towards vital conservation of the fragile state bed.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Erddig on the National Trust Collections website

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