Family Fun at Anglesey Abbey

Two children playing in autumn leaves — Autumn fun

Autumn Children Hoe Fen — Come and explore Hoe Fen

Anglesey Abbey Autumn Children — Children playing in the autumn leaves

Whether you're keen to learn about history, go on a scavenger hunt, or want to burn off some energy, Anglesey Abbey has something for everyone. We've put together a selection of our favourite things to do with the family below.

A family walking during the winter time.

Anglesey Abbey: The Board Game!

Turn adventure into a game and bring out your competitive side this Christmas with Anglesey Abbey: The Board Game! Inspired by a popular family board game, explore the gardens bidding on parts of the estate as you go to try and raise your fortune, having a go at the fun challenges along the way. The game will be running from 10am-3pm, between 30 Nov - 5 Jan 2020. £1 per player, with a maximum of 5 players.

50 things to do before you're 11¾

With a new and refreshed activity guide for 2019, 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...

No.9 Eat a picnic in the wild

No.13 Make a mud creation

Children playing at Hoe Fen, Anglesey Abbey

No.30 Go on a scavenger hunt

Child lying on the grass looking at the sky

No.33 Go cloud watching

No.44 Watch a bird

No.50 Take a friend on a nature adventure

Explore Hoe Fen

A balance between woodland fun, and wildlife discovery, Hoe Fen offers hours of fun. Head to the treehouse for fantastic views, or sneak into the watch hut to spot some of the birds that call Anglesey Abbey home.

Step inside..

The kitchens full of activity at Anglesey Abbey

Discover the House

With summer stretching out into autumn, step inside the House to marvel at the inspiring displays and discover where nature appears within the collection.

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..

Picture of a seat against a backdrop of vivid colour

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.

Find Mobiloo located in the staff and volunteer car park

Mobiloo at Anglesey Abbey

We're really excited to announce that Mobiloo, a fully accessible changing place, will be joining us for our festive celebrations (including Winter Lights) on 6 and 8 December. Find them in the car park from 9.30am to 9pm.