Day out to Erddig in North Wales

We had a wonderful day out with Members in early October, visiting the beautifully restored National Trust property in North Wales. Erddig sits on a dramatic escarpment above the winding Clywedog River and tells the 250-year story of a gentry family’s relationship with its servants.

We had a guided tour of the servant's quarters and member Ron, who once owned his own bakery, helped the tour guide identify a piece of their collection in the bakery and confirm its use, which they had long suspected but were pleased to hear.

After a lovely lunch we had a guided tour of the gardens, passing round a few different apples from the 200 varieties they have growing there. None would be available in your local supermarket!

The staff went out of their way to make the tour interactive with sounds, smells and touch. Along with our own lovely volunteers helping with transport and guiding, the Trust provided wheelchairs and volunteers to help with the day. Everyone had a great day out.