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.

Two visitors walking along the garden path in Erddig's autumn garden

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'.

A child enjoys a slice of apple during the harvest at Erddig

Erddig autumn half-term fun 

Join us for a harvest blast and spooky crafts during half-term this autumn.

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

Doing the donkey work at Erddig 

Warm welcome for two young donkeys, Lofty and Tambo, at Erddig.

Visitors and their dogs enjoying Erddig's 1,200-acre estate in autumn

Four-legged friends 

Exploring our acres of parkland with your four-legged friend is a great way to enjoy our beautiful landscape, and we welcome well-behaved dogs.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Apple harvest

Tue 23 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
From the 6 - 28 October, join us for a month long celebration of all things apple. Savour the delights of the humble apple at our 28th annual apple harvest.

Tuesday Talks - apple harvest

Tue 23 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Enjoy an apple walk and talk with our garden guide and an apple display talk with our gardeners.

Wednesday Walks - apple harvest

Wed 24 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Join us each Wednesday for a series of harvest themed walks. With apple walks in the garden, Nordic walking through the grounds and a fungal foray, there is something for everyone.

Fungal foray

Wed 24 Oct 2018
11:00-14:00
Join our challenge to spot 50 fungi species on Erddig's 1,200-acre estate. This fungi walk will be guided by volunteer fungus specialist Ian Staniforth.

Nordic walking

Wed 24 Oct 2018
13:00-14:30
Let the outdoors move you with our weekly Nordic walking sessions on the Erddig estate.

Beginner running group

Wed 24 Oct 2018
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.
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Eating and shopping

An excited little boy about to tuck into a Victoria sponge in Erddig's tea garden

Enjoy a taste of Erddig  

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

Browsing for gifts in Erddig's 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
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.

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?

Erddig bookshop volunteer Joan Capel reading

Wales' most senior volunteer celebrates 100th birthday at Erddig 

Joan is just one example of the inspirational women contributing to the Trust today and her story launches a themed year shining a light on women's histories.

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

Our collections

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

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