Erddig

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

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A volunteer busy harvesting apples in Erddig's orchard

Autumn harvest event returns to Erddig 

Join us for our month-long harvest celebration with a bumper crop of apple-themed activities for all the family.

Family enjoying unique collection of servants' portraits and poems at Erddig

House and Collection 

Explore life above and below stairs in a unique family home that's captured the way of life of a bustling household during the early years of the last century.

Fred, Erddig's black cat takes a stroll near fritillaries in the spring orchard

Garden 

Relax in the impressive walled garden restored to its 18th-century formal design, with trained fruit trees, a national ivy collection, pleached lime trees and impressive water features.

Visitors walking through Erddig woodland with wild garlic in bloom

Parkland 

Discover the landscaped park designed in the 18th century by Emes including one of his most original features, a cylindrical cascade, also known as the 'cup and saucer'.

Philip Yorke III riding his penny farthing at Erddig

Peter Read presents The Brothers Yorke at Erddig 

Enjoy a performance of outdoor theatre in a historic setting this autumn.

Brass servants' bells below stairs

Get the Downton experience at Erddig 

Almost four years since the Crawley family was on our TV screens, they're back in cinemas this autumn.

Wildflowers growing in Erddig's car park

Going wild in the car park 

Erddig Head Gardener Glyn Smith has created a magical wildflower mix for nature to thrive in Erddig’s car park this autumn.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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29th annual apple harvest

Wed 16 Oct 2019
10:00-17:00
Savour the delights of the humble apple at our 29th annual apple harvest. With 180 varieties grown here at Erddig, our orchards are full to the brim.

Nordic walking

Wed 16 Oct 2019
13:00-14:30
Let the outdoors move you with our weekly Nordic walking sessions on the Erddig estate.

Beginner running group

Wed 16 Oct 2019
18:30-19:30
Let the outdoors move you with our beginner running group. Our team of friendly volunteer run leaders will help you get active on the beautiful Erddig estate.

Afternoon tea with the Head Gardener

Fri 18 Oct 2019
14:00-16:00
It's apple harvest month and our Head Gardener Glyn Smith is taking time out to give a private tour followed by an apple-themed afternoon tea and optional fizz of your choice - cider or prosecco.

Erddig parkrun

Sat 19 Oct 2019
09:00-10:00
Join the Erddig parkrun. It's a 5km run - just you against the clock.

The Brothers Yorke

Sun 20 Oct 2019
14:00-14:30
This 30 minute play by award winning playwright and writer Peter Read tells the story of the last two squires of Erddig; Simon and Philip.
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Eating and shopping

A blue ceramic bowl full of scones and other cakes and biscuits on display

Enjoy a taste of Erddig  

Treat yourself to our delicious range of food and drink in our unique historic outbuildings.

Outdoor furniture, plants and picnic blankets on sale in Erddig shop

Shopping 

Our shop is stocked with a wide variety of gifts, perfect as presents for loved ones or a memento of your day.

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History

Painting by John Meller 1665 to 1733 possibly by Charles Jervas c 1715
The State Bedroom at Erddig; a rare surviving example of a lit à la duchesse bed.
Brass servants' bells below stairs
The Dry Laundry at Erddig used for drying and ironing with mangle and drying racks
Portrait painting of Jane Ebbrell Spider Brusher by John Walters of Denbigh
The State Bedroom at Erddig; a rare surviving example of a lit à la duchesse bed.
Group photo of servants at Erddig taken in 1912

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.

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.

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.

All in a day's work 

Discover the statistics of life below stairs.

18th-century Erddig incentive scheme or homespun legacy? 

The stories of Erddig’s servants are as fascinating, if not more so, than those of the Yorkes themselves. Here we explore what prompted the extraordinary tradition of honouring servants.

Elihu Yale  

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

Courtroom drama for cook-turned-housekeeper 

Staff numbers were dwindling and cook-turned-housekeeper, Ellen Penketh’s duties were expanded to include keeping the household accounts. Discover Ellen's story.

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Get involved

Make a difference

GAP volunteers dig flowerbeds with ranger Mieke

Volunteering at Erddig 

Looking for a great way to spend your spare time, meet new people and make a difference?

Dawn and James getting ready for their parachute jump by jumping from the steps at Erddig

Jumping for joy at Erddig 

Two members of our team at Erddig plan to jump out of a perfectly good plane to raise money for wellbeing.

A group of supporters running through the Erddig estate

Let the outdoors move you at Erddig 

Discover our friendly sports partnership and spend some quality time in the great outdoors.

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Learning

School children in the kitchen on a visit to Erddig

Guided school visits 

Step back in time to experience what life was like for the servants of Erddig. Explore the house, servants areas and gardens to piece together their tales and secrets to discover the unique story of this 400-year-old stately home.

Young girl holding bug viewer at Erddig

Self-guided school visits 

Enjoy a memorable day out as a self-guided group and explore our house and gardens, or get closer to nature on our 1,200 acre estate.

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Groups

Visitors enjoying a guided tour in Erddig's Grade I listed garden

Enjoy a tailored visit with your group at Erddig 

Find out how your group can explore a much-loved home, garden and 1,200-acre estate filled with the stories of a family and their servants, preserved in the National Trust’s most diverse collection.

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Art and collections

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

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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