Discover the House at Anglesey Abbey

Anglesey Abbey in the spring sunshine

Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey has to offer and explore its rich history from monastic priory to twentieth century home. We're gradually re-opening each space. Your visit may be a little different to what you remember, so please take some time to read through this article for further information on what's currently open.

Open Thursday - Tuesday | 11am - 3pm*

*The last entry to the house will be at 2pm. 

The pagoda clock at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Anglesey Abbey's treasures 

Discover more about the five items from the Anglesey Abbey collection, that are featured in the new National Trust '125 Treasures' book, then why not come and see some of them for yourself?

Step through a different door and immerse yourself in a small but perfectly formed experience. We've re-opened a third of the house already, and plan to open more as time goes on. The new route is on the ground floor with improved accessibility. We’re pleased to be able to extend our current reduced admission price, whilst we're at the start of our journey towards fully re-opening. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Staying safe

  • The safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff remains our top priority.
  • Face coverings are recommended in enclosed, crowded areas. 
  • We'll continue to provide hand sanitiser and stick to our high standards of cleanliness.
  • If you're showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus, or if you've been in contact with anyone that has the virus in the last 10 days, please don't visit.
  • To protect the collection from accidental damage, large bags and baby carriers cannot be worn inside the house and must be carried.
  • Please leave pushchairs outside the house. Speak to a member of the team if you're unsure where to leave them.
  • Accessible routes are available, please take a look at our Access Statement to find out more, or speak to a member of the team on arrival.
House and Collections team erecting scaffolding for high level cleaning

House closure | 9 August - 6 September 

We're temporarily closing the house to enable our team to carry out essential conservation work in key showrooms and reconfigure spaces. By carrying out this work now, it also means that we’ll be able to open for longer over the Christmas period, giving visitors something to look forward to this winter. Thank you for your support.

Anglesey Abbey Access Statement Download here

Rooms to explore on your visit

An interior view of the Living Room

Living Room

The view down the Long Gallery corridor

Long Gallery

Oak panelled room with large marble fireplace, two red lampshades, blue sofa and chairs

Oak Room

The Dining Room at Anglesey Abbey

Dining Room

The Tapestry Hall at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire - The staircase and hall were added in the late 1930s

Tapestry Hall

Cleaning products on the wooden draining board in the scullery at Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridgeshire.

Domestic Wing (open from Fri 23 July) 

The Domestic Wing of the house has been restored back to the 1960s when it was last used as a private home. Rooms which have been restored include the Butler's Pantry (temporarily closed), Kitchen, Scullery, Brushing Room and Servant's Hall, where staff used to relax when off-duty. When Lord Fairhaven left Anglesey Abbey to the National Trust in the 1960s he said he wanted it preserved so people could see what his life was like. The Domestic Wing reveals the hard work that went on behind the scenes.

Delve inside the cupboards found in the Domestic Wing kitchen, what will you find?
The inside of a kitchen cupboard in the House.
Delve inside the cupboards found in the Domestic Wing kitchen, what will you find?

Rooms to explore from home...

Preparations are underway to open more rooms as the year goes on. Here are the rooms we’re looking forward to sharing with you soon.

Newmarket Corridor

This includes the Newmarket Bedroom and Newmarket Bathroom, Cambridge Room and the Queens Bedroom and Bathroom.

One of the rooms on the Newmarket Corridor
Newmarket Corridor
One of the rooms on the Newmarket Corridor

Windsor Corridor

This includes the Windsor Room and Windsor Bathroom and the Quy Room.

Library Corridor

This corridor inclues the Abbey Room, Ship Room and Bathroom, the Business Room and the Library.

The Library at Anglesey Abbey
The Library at Anglesey Abbey
The Library at Anglesey Abbey

Delve a little deeper...

Anglesey Abbey and the Front Lawn

Unearthing Our Past 

To discover more about the monastic history of Anglesey Abbey, we excavated the Front Lawn of the House in an archaeological dig. Find out more about the project here.

Anglesey Abbey - Spring 2019

The story of Anglesey Abbey 

Lord Fairhaven lived at Anglesey Abbey from 1926 until his death in 1966. During this time he created a comfortable country home which holds an eclectic collection of antiquities dating from the early Tudor period through to the 1960s. But his home has a long and fascinating history that stretches back almost 900 years.