Anglesey Abbey

About

Anglesey Abbey, located in the picturesque village of Lode, Cambridgeshire, is a Jacobean‑style country house with a 46‑hectare estate that includes expansive gardens, a historic watermill, and a woodland play area. The house houses a fine collection of paintings, objects and antique furnishings donated by the late Lord Fairhaven from the 12th‑century priory to the 20th‑century home, giving visitors an immersive glimpse into the estate’s layered history. The gardens showcase seasonal displays, a winter garden, rose beds, dahlia beds, and a wildlife‑friendly play area, while the watermill offers a small heritage museum of traditional machinery. Visitors can enjoy a light lunch or refreshments at the Redwoods Restaurant, shop for garden and homewares in the Visitor Centre, and explore a second‑hand bookshop stocked with rare and classic titles. The site welcomes families, history enthusiasts, and garden lovers, and offers free entry for National Trust members, children under five and is fully accessible with level paths and wheelchair‑friendly facilities.

Highlights

• House
• Garden
• Woodland Play Area
• Redwoods Restaurant
• Shopping & Plant Centre
• Garden Office Café
• Watermill
• Second‑Hand Bookshop

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 3 hours

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