Anglesey Abbey
Cambridgeshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Quy Rd, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ
Telephone 01223 810080
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Free car park for members and non-members, visitor centre 50 yards away; family and accessible bays; twelve 11kW EV charging points in the Oval car park (drivers need own cables)
- Access
- Several level-access garden pathways (some areas have steps with an alternative accessible route); Blue Badge parking approx 50 yards from visitor centre; wheelchair and mobility vehicle hire (book 24h ahead); accessible toilets
- Facilities
- Redwoods Restaurant, Garden Office grab-and-go cafe, shop, plant centre, second-hand bookshop, Lode watermill, woodland play area, toilets
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs only in the house and gardens; dogs welcome in the outdoor seating area of Redwoods Restaurant; dog-walking route on local footpaths from the car park
- Safety
- Some garden areas have steps, with an alternative accessible route available
Anglesey Abbey began as an Augustinian priory before being remodelled into a Jacobean-style house by Lord Fairhaven, who also laid out its extensive gardens. Reviewers rate the gardens as the main draw, with a winter garden they call magical, while the house holds antiques and period rooms worth a shorter visit alongside them.
Worth the trip
The winter garden, singled out by reviewers as especially magical when the wider gardens are dormant.
Before you go
The on-site restaurant is on the pricier side, and reviewers suggest allowing plenty of time for the extensive grounds since they're large enough to fill most of a visit on their own.
Reviewers consistently praise Anglesey Abbey's gardens as beautifully maintained and full of seasonal interest, from the winter garden and snowdrops to the rose and dahlia beds, with the house itself also described as lovely and full of antiques. The lode mill walk and seasonal trail hunts for children are mentioned as nice extra touches. A recurring practical note is that the house involves a very steep, winding staircase that some visitors found difficult to navigate, and the on-site restaurant is described by one reviewer as rather expensive. Arriving early is recommended, as the car park fills up quickly even on weekdays.
Former Augustinian priory converted into a Jacobean-style house, remodelled by Lord Fairhaven
“A really lovely day out . Huge gardens and plenty of places to walk. Statues and little hidden areas to discover. The house was really lovely too . Beautiful rooms and antiques.”- sarah thorley, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Worth visiting early at 9.30am as car park gets very busy even on a normal weekday.” - Hazel Bourne
- Facilities
- “Only downside is there's no toilets up here and with a small child desperate for a wee is a long walk back towards the house.” - Richard Hammond
Common questions about Anglesey Abbey
Where is Anglesey Abbey?
Anglesey Abbey is in Cambridgeshire, England, at Quy Rd, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Anglesey Abbey?
Yes - Anglesey Abbey is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Anglesey Abbey?
The winter garden, singled out by reviewers as especially magical when the wider gardens are dormant.
Is Anglesey Abbey a ruin or still intact?
Anglesey Abbey is largely intact - Former Augustinian priory converted into a Jacobean-style house, remodelled by Lord Fairhaven.
