Open Doors - Erddig

Sitting on a dramatic escarpment above the winding Clywedog river, Erddig tells the 250 year story of a gentry family’s relationship with its servants. A large collection of servants’ portraits and carefully preserved rooms capture their lives in the early 20th century, while upstairs is a treasure trove of fine furniture, textiles and wallpapers.

Outdoors lies a fully restored 18th century garden, with trained fruit trees, exuberant annual herbaceous borders, avenues of pleached limes, formal hedges and a nationally important collection of ivies.

The 1,200acre landscape pleasure park, designed by William Emes, is a haven of peace and natural beauty, perfect for riverside picnics. Discover the cup and saucer cylindrical cascade or explore the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle.

Address - Erddig, Wrexham, LL13 0YT.

The postcode isn't always recognised by Sat Navs and navigation apps. Instead, you are advised to follow the brown signs on the A525 Whitchurch Road or the A483. These will direct you to leave at junction 3 through Rhostyllen, then later turn right at Felin Puleston on Hafod Road. The car park is free and 200 yards from the main entrance.
If arriving by train - alight at one of the nearest stations; Wrexham Central (1.7 mile walk) or Wrexham General (1.9 mile walk). Walk via footpath on Erddig Road.
If coming by bus - there are several Arriva Bus routes you can use; Route 2 from Oswestry and through Cefn Mawr to Wrexham; Route 4 from Penycae; and Route 5 from Llangollen. Stop at Felin Puleston, Rhostyllen and walk 1 mile through Erddig Country Park. Walking boots recommended on wet weather days. Check timetables at www.arrivabus.co.uk.
Bicycle route information can be found here: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/nationalcyclenetwork/

No booking required.