Family Fun at Anglesey Abbey

Mother and daughter enjoying a sit down on a bench among the trees — Enjoy the space in our Hoe Fen Woodland Area

Anglesey Abbey is full of adventures waiting to happen: whether you want to learn more about history, build a den in the woods or hunt for Easter Eggs we have plenty for you and the family. We are also busy planning lots for you to do during May half term. Check our website regularly for updates and details.

50 things to do before you're 11¾

Anglesey Abbey is the perfect place to have a family adventure and tick off a few of the 50 things to do before you're 11¾ at the same time! Here are a few of our favourites...

Grab your wellies and join our welly walk

No.6 Go welly wandering

No.13 Make a mud creation

No.12 Have fun with sticks!

A family walking during the winter time.

No.15 Go on a wintery adventure

No.44 Watch a bird

Children playing in the leaves at Anglesey Abbey

No.50 Take a friend on a nature adventure

Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area

Open all year round, whatever the weather, Hoe Fen is great for children of all ages to have a wild adventure. From Den Building to spying on nature in our Wildlife Watch Hut, the possibilities are endless!

Step inside..

Discover the House

Discover how Anglesey Abbey transformed from a monastic priory to a gentleman’s home through ten unique objects. Each object has been carefully selected to tell a story of Anglesey Abbey, from a portrait of Henry VIII to a musical, 18th century clock.

A group of Mill volunteers proudly standing outside Lode Mill

See Lode Mill in action

Follow the journey from grain to plate as you climb to the top of Lode Mill. Learn more about those who looked after the mill historically, and discover what it takes to care for it now. Have a go at turning the mill wheel on the ground floor, or even buy a bag of flour to make something scrumptious when you get home.

Eating and Shopping

A selection of nature-themed books for families.

Pocket money spending

Once you've spent a day at Anglesey Abbey, don't forget to pop into the shop to pick up a reminder of your fun-filled day! We have a large range of childrens books, nature journals and pocket money toys available in the shop.

Eating with little ones

Eating with your little ones has never been easier. We have a children's lunchbox offer which include any five items marked with a bumble bee in the fridges. Hot food is served from 11.30am to 2.30pm, meaning you can top up after a mornings adventure, and a selection of our dishes can be served as a half portion - perfect for the younger members of the family! We also offer takeaway cups for any of our hot drinks, so grab a cuppa and head out for a day of exploration!

Useful to know..

Make the most of your day at Anglesey Abbey

We've put together our top tips to help you make the most out of your day.

Something for every one

Whilst the bigger kids are at school, the weekdays can be perfect for younger siblings. The gardens are a fantastic sensory experience, how many different colours or textures can you find within the garden? To help you plan your day, we now serve lunch from 11.30 so you can finish your adventure with a hot meal.

Miniature clock on a desk at Anglesey Abbey

Extra time to explore

The gardens, Visitor Centre and Redwoods Restaurant now open at 9.30am every day, giving you more time to explore this unique, exciting special place.