Erddig
Wrexham, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Erddig, Marchwiel, Wrexham LL13 0YT
Telephone 01978 355314
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Erddig is a late 17th-century house noted for its unusually well-documented relationship with its servants, whose lives and roles were recorded in detail and are woven into the house's interpretation today. Reviewers rate the volunteer guides highly for exactly this reason - the depth of knowledge about the people who worked at Erddig as much as the family who owned it. The gardens are praised even into autumn, and the car park has been known to fill up fast when events are on.
Worth the trip
The servants' history - Erddig's unusually detailed documentation of the people who worked there, brought to life by guides in every room.
Before you go
The house closes relatively early at 3:30pm, so time your visit accordingly, and check for events in the grounds which can fill the car park even outside normal peak times.
Reviewers consistently highlight the exceptional knowledge and friendliness of Erddig's volunteer guides, with several reviews naming individual staff members for the depth and warmth of their explanations throughout the house. The gardens are praised across the seasons, including in autumn, and the estate offers multiple walking trails of varying length, with the green trail taking around fifty minutes. The cafe and second-hand bookshop are well liked, and the house is noted to close relatively early at 3:30pm, which has caught out more than one visitor. A staffing shortage is mentioned in one review as the reason the upper level of the house was closed on that occasion, so checking ahead is advised.
Late 17th-century house noted for its unusually well-documented relationship with its servants
“Went to Erddig house today, quite late on and the house was shut. However the gardens were lovely and beautifully kept, enjoyed a cream scone in the restaurant. Highly recommend a visit, but note that the house closes…”- Peter Sillet, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “We visited on a saturday morning, car park was very busy, but this was due to an event in the grounds.” - mark stewart
- Guided tours
- “We did the 45min guided tour of the outside of the house and in the gardens first, with a NT volunteer who was very knowledgeable.” - Emma Mills
- Facilities
- “The usual national trust facilities such a great little cafe and second hand book shop.” - mark stewart
Common questions about Erddig
Where is Erddig?
Erddig is in Wrexham, Wales, at Erddig, Marchwiel, Wrexham LL13 0YT.
Do you need a ticket to visit Erddig?
Yes - Erddig is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Erddig?
The servants' history - Erddig's unusually detailed documentation of the people who worked there, brought to life by guides in every room.
Is Erddig a ruin or still intact?
Erddig is largely intact - Late 17th-century house noted for its unusually well-documented relationship with its servants.
