Summer at Anglesey Abbey

Join us this summer for a day of relaxation, exploration and discovery. With our Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery play area for younger explorers and our romantic rose garden delighting garden lovers, there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Start planning your adventure.

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Summer in the garden

The garden at Anglesey Abbey comes alive in the summer months, from the sweet scent of roses in the Rose Garden, to the show-stopping dahlias in the Formal Garden, there’s so much to see, smell and enjoy. 

Complimenting the wider gardens, the Rose Garden beams with a quintessential English atmosphere. From early June, right through to October, it produces a vibrant display of 40 different varieties of rose, with a wonderful scent in the air to match.

Designed with care and attention, the Herbaceous Border is now one of the most anticipated areas within Lord Fairhaven's garden, with the first few pops of colour appearing in May ready for a spectacular show of colour throughout the months to follow. Over 230 varieties of plants adorn the borders, reaching their peak in June and July.

Found to the west of the gardens, the Wildflower Meadows cover approximately 25 acres and contain over 50 species of wildflowers. Throughout the summer, the meadows become a hive of activity, with butterflies, small birds and numerous insects, including precious bees on the search for pollen and nectar. 

 

 

Discover the delights of the Herbaceous Border together
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Discover the delights of the Herbaceous Border together

Family fun

Two children sitting on a log by a den

Family Fun at Anglesey Abbey 

Whether you’re climbing the treehouse, building a den in the Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area or creating some wild art, we’ve got plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained this May half-term.

Children on the steps of the tree house

Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area 

Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area is now a hub of activity, home to wildlife such as birds, insects and butterflies, and fun-filled family adventure. From den building to log leaping, there's something for everyone to be found inside our Wildlife Discovery area.

Family on a sunset walk at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ activity list 

Find out about all of our '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities with this handy list. From stargazing to crawling through mud looking for animal clues, we have something for every young explorer.

Soak up the summer sunshine

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Lay back, watch the clouds go by 

Lay back and watch the clouds drift over the fenland sky above you. Did you know we have a designated garden for cloud watching? Head to the skylight garden to find our cloud-gazing structures.

Family enjoying a summer picnic

Perfect picnics

Sit back, and feel the grass between your toes with a summertime picnic. Don't panic if you've forgotten something, our Outdoor Kiosk in the garden is on hand with anything you might have missed, including ice-creams.

Two teenagers lying on a blanket reading books

Lose yourself in a good book

Perhaps you enjoy a classic Austen novel, or like getting your teeth into a good crime fiction, maybe you're a fan of Harry Potter? Whatever your preference, we've plenty of calm spaces to get lost in your favourite paperback. Our top recommendations would be the Quiet Room, the Narcissus Garden or if you're after a spot of shade, a deckchair in the Pinetum would be perfect!

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