Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridge

A community of Augustinian canons built Anglesey Priory, some time during the reign of Henry I in the 12th century, and acquired extra land from the nearby village of Bottisham in 1279. The canons were expelled in 1535 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

The former priory was acquired around 1600 by Thomas Hobson, who converted it to a country house for his son-in-law, Thomas Parker, retaining a few arches from the original priory. At that time the building's name was changed to "Anglesey Abbey", which sounded grander "Anglesey Priory".

The house is now decorated with a valuable collection of furniture, pictures and objets d'art, including 37 rare clocks.

The extensive landscaped gardens include the rose garden and the dahlia garden, which contain many dozens of varieties. Out of season the spring garden and winter dell are famed nationally, especially for its snowdrops in February. The lawns of the South Park are mown less frequently and this allows the many wildflowers to flower and set seed. Many species of wildflower have been recorded, including Bee Orchid, Twayblade, Pyramidal Orchid and Common spotted orchid. In mid-summer, there are large numbers of butterflies such as Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Small Skippers and Marbled Whites.

Anglesey Abbey and grounds are owned by the National Trust and are open to the public as part of the Anglesey Abbey, Garden & Lode Mill property, although some parts remain the private home of the Fairhaven family.

The 98 acres of landscaped grounds are divided into a number of walks and gardens, with classical statuary, topiary and flowerbeds. The grounds were laid out in an 18th-century style by the estate's last private owner, the 1st Baron Fairhaven, in the 1930s. A large pool, the Quarry Pool, is believed to be the site of a 19th-century coprolite mine. Lode Water Mill, dating from the 18th century was restored to working condition in 1982 visitors can buy the flour it produces.

The house is decorated with a valuable collection of furniture, pictures and objets d'art.

Opening Times

Opening times and days vary throughout the year. Please check the website.

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Ticket Prices

House, garden and mill:
Adult £10.50
Child £5.25
Family £26.25
Family (1 adult) £15.75

Garden and mill:
Adult £6.25
Child £3.10 (£2.81)
Family £15.60
Family (1 adult) £9.35

Reduced rate when arriving by bicycle, on foot or public transport

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Disabled Facilities

Building: 3 steps to entrance. Alternative accessible entrance, to view 2 rooms. Stairs to other floors.
Mill: Access to lower floor only, ramp available

WCs: At visitor centre and near house

Grounds: Hard gravel paths, undulating terrain. Map of accessible route. 5 single-seater powered mobility vehicles, 2 two-seater powered mobility vehicles, booking essential. Staff-driven multi-seater vehicle.

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More Information

Telephone: 01223 810080
Email: angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

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