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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
Jacobean-style house with gardens and watermill
Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ
Important notice
Please note that Anglesey Abbey (gardens, house and visitor centre) will be closed on Monday 18 November for a staff training day. We will open again as usual on Tuesday 19 November. Thank you for your patience.
Opening times for 14 November 2024
Asset Opening time House (ground floor only) Tours only Garden (last entry one hour before closing) 09:30 - 16:00 Mill 09:30 - 15:30 Plant Centre 09:30 - 15:45 Redwoods Restaurant 09:30 - 15:45 Shop 09:30 - 15:45 Bookshop 09:30 - 15:45 Woodland Play Area 09:30 - 15:30 Garden Office Cafe 10:30 - 15:00 Guided tours will take place on the ground floor of the House. The upstairs is closed for maintenance.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £18.70 £17.00 Child £9.40 £8.50 Family £46.80 £42.50 1 adult and up to 3 children £28.10 £25.50 Group Adult £16.15 Group Child £8.07 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Dogs are welcome in the outside area of Redwoods Restaurant. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the house and gardens.
Plant shop
Our plant centre is located through the shop.
Bookshop
Come and pick up your next read at our new second-hand bookshop outside the Visitor Centre. Thank you for all of your book donations so far. We're currently creating more storage space before accepting further donations.
Restaurant
Redwoods Restaurant is open daily from 9.30am. Hot food is served from 11:30am - 2:30pm.
Car park
The car park is free. There is limited parking for vehicles over 2.1m. For motorhome parking, please use the dedicated motorhome bays. Please contact us if you’re planning to bring a long vehicle.
Shop
Our shop in the Visitor Centre is open daily from 9:30am - 4:45pm.
Guided tour
Please ask one of our Visitor Welcome team to find out more about the day's tours.
Toilet
There are toilets both upon entering and just inside the Visitor Centre, as well as by the House.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Wheelchair and mobility vehicle hire available. Accessible route in the house.
Accessible toilet
There are accessible facilities located within all of our toilets.
Level access/terrain
There are several pathways within the garden that are level access.
Braille (guide or menu)
Please ask at the House for the braille guide.
Photograph album
Please ask for this upon entering the House.
Designated parking
Accessible parking is approx. 50 yards from the Visitor Centre entrance.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Booking is recommended, please email or call us.
Drop-off point
Ramped access/slopes
Please let a member of the team know if you need the ramp.
Induction loop
Seating available
Large print (guide or menu)
Steps/uneven terrain
There are some locations within the garden that have steps, but there is an alternative accessible route.
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
The wheelchairs are suitable for outdoor use.
Level access to shop
By road
If traveling via the A14, please take junction 35 and drive through the village of Stow-Cum-Quy towards Lode (on B1102), where you'll find the entrance gate on your left.
Parking: Our car park is free to use for both members and non-members. There are accessible parking spaces, as well as family parking bays. The Visitor Centre entrance is 50 yards from the car park.
Sat Nav: CB25 9EJ Please note that our postcode may not be accepted by some older models of Sat Nav. If you are unsure, it may be safer to enter ‘Lode’ into the Sat Nav, rather than CB25 9EJ if possible.
On foot
Harcamlow Way from Cambridge
By train
The nearest train station is Cambridge (7.1 miles) or Newmarket (8.9 miles) and transport via taxi can be arranged or you can reach us by bike. Please let one of the team know if you need to call a taxi to return to the train station. Or plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
By bus
Regular buses stop 5 minutes away. They run from: Burwell (15 mins), Cambridge (30 mins) and Newmarket (45 mins). The Stephenson's No 11 service between Cambridge and Newmarket passes Anglesey Abbey. The service runs hourly Monday to Saturday. Alight at the crossroads in Lode. Please ask a member of the team if you wish to see a timetable or plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
By bicycle
NCN11 and NCN51 from Cambridge. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
Car-free
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink at Anglesey Abbey when arriving by train, bus or bike, with a valid train or bus ticket or bike helmet. Plan your car-free visit on the Good Journey website.
Planning your visit
Events at Anglesey Abbey
Find out more about our upcoming events from seasonal trails to house tours and exciting live performances. Join us for our Bear Hunt trail and enjoy some grr-eat games and challenges this November.
News
We're Going on a Bear Hunt comes to Anglesey Abbey
From 19 November 2024 to 5 January 2024, ten beautifully painted bear sculptures will be displayed around the gardens at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire.
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A Christmas to treasure at Anglesey Abbey
Come and experience an enchanting new Christmas at Anglesey Abbey. Meet Father Christmas in the House and embark on Wild in Art's Bear Hunt trail around the gardens. As always, the House will be richly decorated for all to enjoy.
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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey
Plan your next family adventure at Anglesey Abbey.
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Group visits to Anglesey Abbey
Discover all you need to know about planning a group visit to Anglesey Abbey, and how to book.
Assistance dogs only at Anglesey Abbey
Assistance dogs only in the house and grounds. Enjoy one of the many dog-walking routes on local footpaths, which are accessible from the car park, or visit our outdoor restaurant seating area with your furry friend.
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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill map
Take a look at the map of Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill to help plan your visit.
Highlights
House
A Jacobean-style house full of rich history, from a monastic priory to 20th-century home.
Garden
A garden for every season including a winter garden, herbaceous border, rose garden, formal garden and dahlia garden.
Woodland Play Area
A wildlife hub with a treehouse, balance beams, den-building, birdwatching and bug-hunting activities.
Redwoods Restaurant
Open daily, serving hot and cold drinks, light meals, snacks and a selection of cakes and traybakes.
Shopping
Shop and Plant Centre filled with gifts, homeware, books, gardening accessories and seasonal plants.
Garden Office Café
A new grab-and-go café located by the House and overlooking the Rose Garden. Open daily serving drinks and refreshments.
Watermill
Eighteenth-century watermill with traditional machinery and history to explore on the ground floor.
Second-hand bookshop
A brand new second-hand bookshop stocked full of pre-loved books. Located by the Visitor Centre.
Spotlight events
Meet Father Christmas
Look who's coming to town! Brand new for 2024, Father Christmas is heading to Anglesey Abbey and will be staying in the House for the first time this winter. Book your tickets now.
Things to see and do
Article
A Christmas to treasure at Anglesey Abbey
Come and experience an enchanting new Christmas at Anglesey Abbey. Meet Father Christmas in the House and embark on Wild in Art's Bear Hunt trail around the gardens. As always, the House will be richly decorated for all to enjoy.
Article
Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey
Plan your next family adventure at Anglesey Abbey.
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Explore the gardens at Anglesey Abbey
Find out more about Anglesey Abbey’s glorious gardens, from the seasonal highlights to the history and design behind them.
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Explore the house at Anglesey Abbey
Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey has to offer. A Jacobean priory, once home to Lord Fairhaven.
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Lode Mill at Anglesey Abbey
Discover how the Lode Mill was rescued from being derelict for many years and restored by the new owner Lord Fairhaven.
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Discover the statue collection
Come and explore the magnificent statuary collection, curated in the mid-20th century by 1st Lord Fairhaven. There are over 100 sculptures to discover in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Anglesey Abbey
Visit Redwoods Restaurant for a bite to eat, browse the plant centre and shop for a gift or discover a bargain in the second-hand bookshop.
Top trails
Trail
Lode dog-walking trail from Anglesey Abbey
A 2-mile dog and family friendly walk exploring the countryside near Anglesey Abbey and nearby village of Lode.
Trail
Cycle from Cambridge to Anglesey Abbey
A 7-mile bike route from Cambridge city centre to Anglesey Abbey along the River Cam and through the village of Stow-cum-Quy, on a route that links National Cycle Network routes 11 and 51.
Trail
Beyond Anglesey Abbey walk
A 4.6-mile family friendly walk along footpaths among the flat, Cambridgeshire fenland landscapes taking in waterways, Lode Mill and the villages of Stow-cum-Quy and Lode.
Places to stay
Waterclose Meadows Campsite
This rural, village campsite is by the river and working mill; explore the area on foot, or by bike or boat.
Upcoming events
Event
November House Tour 2024
Enjoy a tour of the house this November and discover more about the collection and stories that make Anglesey Abbey so special.
Event
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Come and spot ten life-sized bear sculptures around the gardens at Anglesey Abbey this winter.
Event
Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Don't miss this brand new Christmas experience at Anglesey Abbey.
Event
Live Christmas Music
Join us every Sunday from 1 to 22 December and enjoy some live Christmas music outside the House.
About Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape.
At the age of 30, the future Lord Fairhaven began to create his first home. Wanting to inspire and surprise visitors, he created a spectacular garden with planting for all seasons and a cosy house in which to entertain. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.
Inside: fine furnishings, books, paintings, silver and rare clocks give a feeling of opulence.
Outside: 46 hectares (114 acres) offer vibrant colour, delicious scents and the simple pleasures of nature.
History
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Discover the history of Anglesey Abbey
Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey and Mill has to offer and explore the long and fascinating history that stretches from 12th-century priory to 20th-century home.
Art and collections
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Anglesey Abbey’s treasures
Discover more about five of the most important treasures within the collection at Anglesey Abbey.
News
Anglesey Abbey stars in series 2 of BBC's Hidden Treasures programme
Airing on Friday 10 May, Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire is one of the central stories in series 2 of BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
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Discover the statue collection
Come and explore the magnificent statuary collection, curated in the mid-20th century by 1st Lord Fairhaven. There are over 100 sculptures to discover in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey.
Our work
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Our work at Anglesey Abbey
Every day important conservation work takes place throughout Anglesey Abbey, in the house, gardens and Lode Mill. Take a look at what this involves and why we need your support to look after this special place.
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Rose Garden Project at Anglesey Abbey
The Rose Garden at Anglesey Abbey has been extended thanks to a generous donation by David Austin Roses. Come and see the garden in bloom from June to October.
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Car-free travel to Anglesey Abbey
As part of the Good Journey initiative, we are offering a free regular hot drink to visitors who visit Anglesey Abbey with a valid train ticket, bus ticket or a bike helmet.
Project
Project
Archaeological dig project at Anglesey Abbey
Find out what was discovered when archaeologists from the National Trust and Oxford Archaeology carried out a dig to investigate the medieval history of Anglesey Abbey.
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Rare sculpture of St Agnes discovered at Anglesey Abbey
Discover how a carved wooden sculpture on top of a wardrobe turned out to be a rare reliquary of St Agnes, previously thought to have been lost.
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Our work to combat climate change at Anglesey Abbey
Climate action is one of the key aims of the National Trust and that starts at properties such as Anglesey Abbey. Take a look at some of the things we have been doing to make a difference.
Support us
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Volunteering at Anglesey Abbey
Discover what it takes to volunteer at Anglesey Abbey and the opportunities currently available.