To celebrate our hit exhibition Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur, we are offering subscribers the chance to win a truly unforgettable experience.
In partnership with Living Architecture, one lucky winner (and up to three guests) will enjoy a two-night stay in the extraordinary A House for Essex. Designed by Sir Grayson Perry in collaboration with FAT Architecture, this striking building is both a work of art and a fully functional holiday home. Set in the Essex countryside, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live inside Perry’s vision and immerse yourself in his playful, thought-provoking world.
The Prize
A two-night stay for up to four adults in A House for Essex.
This self-catering accommodation includes two bedrooms (sleeps four in total). Stay to be booked during either Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday, in 2025 or 2026. Dates subject to availability, excluding the Christmas and New Year period. Terms & Conditions apply.
How to enter
The prize draw is open exclusively to Wallace Collection email subscribers. All current subscribers will be automatically entered. New subscribers signing up by 23:59 on 26 October 2025 will also be included in the draw.
The winner will be selected at random and notified after the competition closes.
About A House for Essex
Described as a ‘secular chapel’, A House for Essex combines daring architecture with Perry’s distinctive storytelling and decorative style. Every detail from the richly ornamented façade to the interior mosaics and tapestries reflects the artist’s interest in identity, history and the everyday lives of ordinary people. This is your chance to wake up inside one of Britain’s most remarkable artworks.
Terms & Conditions summary
Promoter: The promoter is the Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, in partnership with Living Architecture.
Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 18 and over. Employees of the Wallace Collection, Living Architecture, their immediate families, or anyone professionally connected with this competition are excluded.
How to enter: All current Wallace Collection email subscribers are automatically entered.
New subscribers signing up by 23:59 on 26 October 2025 are also eligible. One entry per person.
Closing date: Competition closes at 23:59 on 26 October 2025. Late entries will not be valid.
Prize details: A two-night stay for up to four adults in A House for Essex. Accommodation includes two bedrooms (sleeps four in total). Stay to be booked during either Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday, in 2025 or 2026. Dates subject to availability, excluding the Christmas and New Year period. Competition Terms & Conditions apply. Living Architecture booking Terms & Conditions apply.
Winner selection and notification: Winner chosen at random. Winner notified by email within 14 days after closing. If no response within 14 days, an alternate winner may be chosen.
Liability: Wallace Collection accepts no liability for lost, late or misdirected entries. Wallace Collection and Living Architecture are not responsible for any disappointment/injury/damage arising from entering or accepting the prize.
Data protection: Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Wallace Collection’s Privacy Policy.
Additional Terms: No cash alternative; prize non-transferable. Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary. Promoter’s decision is final. Competitions governed by English law.
Reference to full Terms & Conditions: Entry to this competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and the Living Architecture booking Terms & Conditions. The full competition Terms & Conditions and the Living Architecture booking Terms & Conditions are available via the following links: