Erddig

Important notice -

In line with Welsh Government restrictions under the Covid-19 Alert Level system, we are currently closed as part of the national effort to bring coronavirus under control. We encourage everybody to follow the latest restrictions and stay at home.

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

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Winter leaves

Important information 

In line with Welsh Government restrictions under the Covid-19 Alert Level system, all our places in Wales are currently closed as part of the national effort to bring coronavirus under control. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority and we will continue to follow Welsh Government restrictions. We encourage everybody to follow the latest restrictions and stay at home. We look forward to welcoming you back when we're able to.

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

What refreshments are available?

Our Restaurant is open daily 11am-3pm and a limited amount of seating is available. The Parlour in the Midden Yard will be open on weekends serving takeaway hot and cold drinks, some light snacks and ice cream. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone. Picnics are also welcome.

A selection of festive gifts and treats on display at Erddig

Take a closer look at our festive offer

Our shop and second-hand bookshop is open 11am-4pm. To keep everyone safe we’ve introduced social distancing measures and will only be accepting card payments. For the time being we're no longer taking book donations. Every penny you spend remains at Erddig, helping us to continue looking after this special place for everyone, for ever – thank you.

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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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