Discover the House at Anglesey Abbey

Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey has to offer and explore its rich history from monastic priory to twentieth century home.

Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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

A brief history of Anglesey Abbey 

Click here to find out more about the history of the house itself, including the previous owners and how Lord Fairhaven transformed it into the home you see today.