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For up-to-date information about visiting Erddig, Uppark and Cragside, and to find out about the many other National Trust properties with servants’ quarters to explore, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

To find opening times at Audley End, and for details of their ‘meet the staff’ weekends and stable yard talks, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk.

For information on Harewood House, including its below-stairs events, go to www.harewood.org.