Events

The beautiful Rose Garden © R Todd

The beautiful Rose Garden

National Garden Scheme Day

Thursday 13 June

Take a tour with a garden guide and be inspired by the seasonal highlights.

Delve into the gardens to find the garden team and volunteers giving demonstrations and special tours. 

All garden admission donated to the NGS Fund - members are asked to make a donation.

Bugs and butterflies galore

Hunting for bugs! © E Bruce

Hunting for bugs!

24 July, 11am and 2pm

Spend the day helping us survey as many bugs and butterflies around Anglesey Abbey as we can. Staff will help you identify your finds, with bug pots and sweep nets in abundance. Discover the best techniques for bug hunting and and maybe even hold a scary beast.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

 

Pond dipping

Come and discover what's in our pond © NTPL/Rod Edwards

Come and discover what's in our pond

31 July, 11am and 2pm

Drop in pond dip session with staff support, see if you can catch a fish whilst you discover what's in our pond.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

 

Birds and moths day

Ready for bird watching and moth trapping © Nick Daly

Ready for bird watching and moth trapping

7 August, 11am and 2pm

Birds and moths day: find out all about these flying creatures small and large through bird watching and moth trapping.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

Den Building

The Wildlife Discovery Area is perfect for building dens © 361 Photography

The Wildlife Discovery Area is perfect for building dens

14 and 28 August, 11am and 2pm

Find out how to build the best dens with help from our Community Rangers.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

All things stick

See what you can do with sticks © J Pinnock

See what you can do with sticks

21 August, 11am and 2pm

Find out how much fun you can have with sticks from making trails to creating homes for wild animals.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)