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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
Jacobean-style house with gardens and watermill
Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ
Opening times for 16 April 2024
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:00 Garden 09:30 - 17:30 Mill 09:30 - 17:00 Plant centre 09:30 - 17:15 Redwoods Restaurant 09:30 - 17:30 Shop 09:30 - 17:15 Bookshop 09:30 - 17:15 Woodland Play Area 09:30 - 17:00 Last entry to Gardens is 16:30. The upstairs of the House is currently closed but the ground floor is still open, last entry is at 14:30. Last orders in the Restaurant are at 17:15.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £18.70 £17.00 Child £9.35 £8.50 Family £46.75 £42.50 1 adult and up to 3 children £28.05 £25.50 Group Adult £16.15 Group Child £8.07 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Dogs are welcome in the outside area of Redwoods Restaurant. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the house and gardens.
Plant shop
Our plant centre is located through the shop.
Book shop
Our second-hand bookshop is temporarily closed whilst we move our books to a new space. However, you can still find a shelf of books in the welcome centre and in Redwoods Restaurant.
Restaurant
Redwoods Restaurant is open daily from 9.30am. Hot food is served from 11:30am - 2:30pm.
Car park
There is limited parking for vehicles over 2.1m. Please use the dedicated motorhome bays.
Shop
Our shop in the Visitor Centre is open daily from 9:30am - 4:45pm.
Guided tour
Please ask one of our Visitor Welcome team to find out more about the day's tours.
Toilet
There are toilets both upon entering and just inside the Visitor Centre, as well as by the House.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. Wheelchair and mobility vehicle hire available. Accessible route in the house.
Accessible toilet
There are accessible facilities located within all of our toilets.
Level access/terrain
There are several pathways within the garden that are level access.
Braille (guide or menu)
Please ask at the House for the braille guide.
Photograph album
Please ask for this upon entering the House.
Designated parking
Accessible parking is approx. 50 yards from the Visitor Centre entrance.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Booking is recommended, please email or call us.
Drop-off point
Ramped access/slopes
Please let a member of the team know if you need the ramp.
Induction loop
Seating available
Large print (guide or menu)
Steps/uneven terrain
There are some locations within the garden that have steps, but there is an alternative accessible route.
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
Level access to shop
By road
If traveling via the A14, please take junction 35 and drive through the village of Stow-Cum-Quy towards Lode (on B1102), where you'll find the entrance gate on your left.
Parking: Our car park is free to use for both members and non-members. There are accessible parking spaces, as well as family parking bays. The Visitor Centre entrance is 50 yards from the car park.
Sat Nav: Cb25 9EJ Please note that our postcode may not be accepted by some older models of Sat Nav. If you are unsure, it may be safer to enter ‘Lode’ into the Sat Nav, rather than CB25 9EJ if possible.
On foot
Harcamlow Way from Cambridge
By train
The nearest train station is Cambridge (7.1 miles) or Newmarket (8.9 miles) and transport via taxi can be arranged or you can reach us by bike. Please let one of the team know if you need to call a taxi to return to the train station. Or plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
By bus
Regular buses stop 5 minutes away. They run from: Burwell (15 mins), Cambridge (30 mins) and Newmarket (45 mins). The Stephenson's No 11 service between Cambridge and Newmarket passes Anglesey Abbey. The service runs hourly Monday to Saturday. Alight at the crossroads in Lode. Please ask a member of the team if you wish to see a timetable or plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
By bicycle
NCN11 and NCN51 from Cambridge. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
Car-free
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink at Anglesey Abbey when arriving by train, bus or bike, with a valid train or bus ticket or bike helmet. Plan your car-free visit on the Good Journey website.
Planning your visit
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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey
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HAMLET at Anglesey Abbey
Join us for an evening of outdoor theatre on Saturday 17 August. The Lord Chamberlain's Men will be performing Shakespeare's HAMLET. Dinner options and refreshments will be available. Book your tickets now!
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Travel car-free to Anglesey Abbey
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Volunteering at Anglesey Abbey
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Group visits to Anglesey Abbey
Discover all you need to know about planning a group visit to Anglesey Abbey, and how to book.
Assistance dogs only at Anglesey Abbey
Assistance dogs only in the house and gardens. Enjoy one of the many dog-walking routes on local footpaths, which are accessible from the car park.
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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill map
Take a look at the map of Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill to help plan your visit.
Highlights
House
A Jacobean-style house full of rich history, from a monastic priory to 20th-century home.
Garden
A garden for every season including a winter garden, herbaceous border, rose garden, formal garden and dahlia garden.
Woodland Play Area
A wildlife hub with a treehouse, balance beams, den-building, birdwatching and bug-hunting activities.
Redwoods Restaurant
Open daily, serving hot and cold drinks, light meals, snacks and a selection of cakes and traybakes.
Shopping
Shop and Plant Centre filled with gifts, homeware, books, gardening accessories and seasonal plants.
Watermill
Eighteenth-century watermill with traditional machinery and history to explore on the ground floor.
Spotlight events
Blossom week at Anglesey Abbey
Join us to celebrate the Festival of Blossom from 20 - 27 April at Anglesey Abbey. Enjoy a walk through the gardens, listen to some blossom-inspired poetry and drop by the origami tent in the Arboretum to get creative.
ZooLab ethical animal encounters
Join ZooLab at Anglesey Abbey this May half-term for some live animal encounter shows! Get up close to the likes of snails, snakes and spiders and learn more about these weird and wonderful creatures. Book your tickets for 29 - 31 May here.
Things to see and do
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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey
Plan your next family adventure at Anglesey Abbey.
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Explore the gardens at Anglesey Abbey
Find out more about Anglesey Abbey’s glorious gardens, from the seasonal highlights to the history and design behind them.
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Explore the house at Anglesey Abbey
Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey has to offer. A Jacobean priory, once home to Lord Fairhaven.
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Lode Mill at Anglesey Abbey
Discover how the Lode Mill was rescued from being derelict for many years and restored by the new owner Lord Fairhaven.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Anglesey Abbey
Visit Redwoods Restaurant for a bite to eat, browse the plant centre and shop for a gift or discover a bargain in the second-hand bookshop.
Top trails
Trail
Lode dog-walking trail from Anglesey Abbey
A 2-mile dog and family friendly walk exploring the countryside near Anglesey Abbey and nearby village of Lode.
Trail
Cycle from Cambridge to Anglesey Abbey
A 7-mile bike route from Cambridge city centre to Anglesey Abbey along the River Cam and through the village of Stow-cum-Quy, on a route that links National Cycle Network routes 11 and 51.
Trail
Beyond Anglesey Abbey walk
A 4.6-mile family friendly walk along footpaths among the flat, Cambridgeshire fenland landscapes taking in waterways, Lode Mill and the villages of Stow-cum-Quy and Lode.
Places to stay
Waterclose Meadows Campsite
A peaceful village campsite on the River Ouse by the 18th-century watermill at Houghton, with canoeing, cycling and walking trails.
Upcoming events
Event
New Den Building Area
The Green Team have been busy clearing a new space for den-building and adventure at Anglesey Abbey!
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Anglesey Abbey Blossom Week 2024
Come and join the Festival of Blossom at Anglesey Abbey as we celebrate the beauty of Spring and joy of nature.
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ZooLab: Weird Woodland Trail at Anglesey Abbey
Come along for some weird and wonderful woodland fun this May half term!
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ZooLab: Ethical Animal Encounters at Anglesey Abbey
Join ZooLab this May half term for some live animal encounter shows!
About Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape.
At the age of 30, the future Lord Fairhaven began to create his first home. Wanting to inspire and surprise visitors, he created a spectacular garden with planting for all seasons and a cosy house in which to entertain. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.
Inside: fine furnishings, books, paintings, silver and rare clocks give a feeling of opulence.
Outside: 46 hectares (114 acres) offer vibrant colour, delicious scents and the simple pleasures of nature.
History
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Discover the history of Anglesey Abbey
Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey and Mill has to offer and explore the long and fascinating history that stretches from 12th-century priory to 20th-century home.
Art and collections
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Anglesey Abbey’s treasures
Discover more about five of the most important treasures within the collection at Anglesey Abbey.
Our work
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Our work at Anglesey Abbey
Every day important conservation work takes place throughout Anglesey Abbey, in the house, gardens and Lode Mill. Take a look at what this involves and why we need your support to look after this special place.
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Car-free travel to Anglesey Abbey
As part of the Good Journey initiative, we are offering a free regular hot drink to visitors who arrive at Anglesey Abbey with a valid train ticket, bus ticket or a bike helmet.
Project
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Archaeological dig project at Anglesey Abbey
Find out what was discovered when archaeologists from the National Trust and Oxford Archaeology East carried out a dig to investigate the medieval history of Anglesey Abbey.
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Rare sculpture of St Agnes discovered at Anglesey Abbey
Discover how a carved wooden sculpture on top of a wardrobe turned out to be a rare reliquary of St Agnes, previously thought to have been lost.
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Our work to combat climate change at Anglesey Abbey
Climate action is one of the key aims of the National Trust and that starts at properties such as Anglesey Abbey. Take a look at some of the things we have been doing to make a difference.
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Hyacinth competition terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for our latest social media competition
Support us
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Volunteering at Anglesey Abbey
Discover what it takes to volunteer at Anglesey Abbey and the opportunities currently available.