Erddig

Important notice -

Wolf's Den is closed for unscheduled maintenance. Property open daily with below stairs in the house open Wed - Sun. You don’t need to pre-book however, at busier times, like weekends & school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

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. Booking is still advised at some our houses and gardens especially at weekends and during school or public holidays, however from 19 July you no longer need to pre-book to visit a couple of our places. You can check whether or not you'll need to pre-book by visiting the property web page. Please remember that our places in Wales are governed by Welsh Government Regulations and some restrictions remain in place, so please follow Welsh Government Regulations when visiting.

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Things to see and do

Erddig   Wrexham

Please book ahead before visiting

The garden, shop and Hayloft restaurant are open. We are working hard to reopen the house, however it will remain closed for now. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends, bank holidays and school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry. We ask everyone to follow Welsh Government Regulations when visiting. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Croquet on the lawn at Erddig with the house in the background

Summer fun for families 

Hand’s up, who’s coming out to play this summer? Join us at Erddig from Saturday 17 July to Sunday 5 September for a summer of play. With a focus on simple pleasures and active play, visitors can enjoy a series of sensory engagements that encourages movement and play around our 13.5 acre walled garden.

Wildflowers growing in Erddig's car park

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.

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.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Erddig (19 July - 25 July)

Sat 24 Jul 2021
10:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Erddig.

Timed entry to Erddig (26 July - 1 Aug)

Mon 26 Jul 2021
10:00-16:00
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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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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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