Erddig

Important notice -

The garden, shop and restaurant are open daily. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially on weekends. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. The house remains closed.

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

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Discover the secrets behind our houses and castles in a new series on S4C. Trysorau Cymru: Tir, Tai a Chyfrinachau (Treasures of Wales: Land, Houses and Secrets) looks into the stories hidden within the walls of six of our most historic houses in Wales and asks some important questions about their past – the good and the bad.

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Erddig

What's on

Erddig   Wrexham

What's open?

The Garden and Wolf's Den at Erddig have now reopened. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. Light refreshments and toilets facilities will be available for ticket holders. The parkland and car parks at Erddig, Felin Puleston and Sontley Road are open and does not require pre-booking. The house will remain closed until further notice.

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Timed entry to Erddig (21 Sept - 27 Sept)

Sat 26 Sep 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry visit to Erddig.

Timed entry to Erddig (28 Sept - 4 Oct)

Mon 28 Sep 2020
10:00-10:30
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Erddig

Things to see and do

Wildflowers growing in Erddig's car park

Visiting Erddig: what you need to know 

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. If you've got a ticket booked for 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.

Elevated garden views of grand lawns, topiary and pleached limes facing east at Erddig

Enjoy the garden at Erddig 

In the early seventies, Erddig in Wrexham was on the brink of ruin. The last Squire and only remaining heir, Philip Yorke III had inherited the crumbling Welsh stately home. Discover more about Erddig - an unexpected survivor.

Child walking on natural obstacle course with a little help from mum

Let off steam in Wolf's Den

Enjoy hours of fun in Wolf’s Den, our natural play area. Let your little explorer’s run wild as they wobble over balance beams, let loose on rope swings or have a go at building a den out of sticks. There’s nothing quite like playing outdoors.

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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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 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 variety of cermics from the Courtyard Shop at Powis Castle and Garden laid out on a kitchen worktop.

In need of some retail therapy?

Our shop is open 11am-4pm but our Second-Hand Bookshop remains closed. To keep everyone safe we’ve introduced social distancing measures and will only be accepting card payments. Every penny spent in our shop 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.

Adopted donkeys Lofty and Tambo meeting visitors in the Midden Yard at Erddig

Doing the donkey work 

Find out about our guardianship of two lovable donkeys, Lofty and Tambo.

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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.

Dad with child holding hands strolling past conical topiary on a sunny day

Dedicate a donation to Erddig 

Support Erddig by dedicating a donation to someone special and add your precious memories to our interactive map. A unique way to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion, your donation will help us to care for Erddig for years to come.

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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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