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Autumn days out at Anglesey Abbey

Published:
17 August 2025
Autumn colours in the park with a view of the house in the distance.
Enjoy a scenic walk taking in all the autumn colours at Anglesey Abbey | © Mike Selby

From autumnal garden highlights to workshops, exhibitions and family-friendly trails, there's something for everyone to enjoy this autumn at Anglesey Abbey.

Dazzling dahlias

The much-anticipated Dahlia Garden at Anglesey Abbey is now open. Planted in a sweeping rainbow formation, the garden boasts around 60 varieties of dahlia, providing splashes of early autumnal colour right up to the first frosts. The Dahlia Garden was designed by Lord Fairhaven in 1952 and to this day is one of the most popular seasonal displays in the Anglesey Abbey calendar. The best time to come and see this garden is in September, when you can also see the carpet of cyclamen as you walk from the Winter Garden to Lode Mill. 

A sweeping rainbow of dahlias in oranges, purples and pinks against a curved hedge
There are around 60 varieties of dazzling dahlia in the Dahlia Garden | © Mike Selby

Tailoring an Image

Open until 31 October

Dive into the world of mid-20th-century men’s fashion and bespoke tailoring in a new menswear exhibition at Anglesey Abbey this autumn.

From 1 July to 31 October 2025, come and take a look at the numerous outfits, suits and accessories on display inside the house and learn more about Lord Fairhaven's fashion choices. Don't miss this chance to see a rare survival of bespoke 20th-century clothing, belonging to just one man.

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Top half of Lord Fairhaven's wine-coloured velvet smoking suit on the right and white carnation in the pocket, with a cupboard open behind it and to the left, with a light on and wine bottles on a shelf. Brown panels in room.
Lord Fairhaven's wine-coloured velvet smoking suit | © Mike Selby

Earth Photo 2025

11 October to 23 November

Come and see a bold photography exhibition of shortlisted works from the international Earth Photo competition, displayed in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey this autumn from 11 October to 23 November. Developed by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world leading international programme dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers on the prescient issues affecting our planet. 

The Earth Photo 2025 exhibition not only aims to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change but is also a wonderful opportunity to engage with art and photography outside in nature.  

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Landscape and close-up photography workshops

9 and 15 November - SOLD OUT

To celebrate the Earth Photo 2025 exhibition at Anglesey Abbey this autumn, professional photographer Phil Morley is running some hands-on photography workshops in the gardens this autumn. Please note, this event has now sold out. 

A lady takes a photo of the Anglesey Abbey house on her phone. The phone is in focus.
Join us for some photography workshops this autumn | © James Dobson

Anglesey Abbey Halloween Trail

25 October to 2 November

The Anglesey Abbey family-friendly Halloween trail is back again this year, with even more riddles and clues to solve. Come along during October half term from 25 October to 2 November for an immersive half-term adventure with plenty of spooky challenges along the way. 

Normal admission to Anglesey Abbey applies and trails are £6 per child, which includes a prize at the end of the trail. Booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment.

Let's go!
A family are solving clues and cracking codes, they are consulting their trail sheet next to station number 4.
Spooky half-term fun awaits at Anglesey Abbey! | © James Dobson

The SnowmanTM sculpture trail

Join us for an adventure this autumn and winter at Anglesey Abbey with The SnowmanTM trail from 8 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, presented by Wild in Art. Enjoy a magical day out with the whole family in search of the twelve giant sculptures, each painted with designs inspired by the English carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas.

The trail is inspired by Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book, The Snowman. Each sculpture has been creatively painted by twelve national and international artists. Pick up a trail map from the visitor’s centre and embark on an enchanting adventure around the gardens at Anglesey Abbey.  

THE SNOWMAN™ © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2025

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A family laugh and share a moment in front of a Snowman sculpture in the gardens.
The Snowman TM is coming to Anglesey Abbey this Christmas | © Arnhel de Serra

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Events at Anglesey Abbey 

Find out more about our upcoming events from seasonal trails to exhibitions and exciting live performances.

A front-on view of the house at Anglesey Abbey in the autumn

Tailoring an Image 

Come and see a new menswear exhibition that delves into the world of mid-20th-century men’s fashion and bespoke tailoring at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire.

Published:
11 May 2025
Last updated:
11 May 2025
A tailor working in the cutting theatre at Huntsman on Savile Row.

Discover the statue collection 

Come and explore the magnificent statuary collection, curated in the mid-20th century by 1st Lord Fairhaven. There are over 100 sculptures to discover in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey.

Ten Corinthian columns in a circle and lead figures of a lion and lioness. A leafy green lawn.

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.

Visitors walking along an avenue at Anglesey Abbey. Children are on balance bikes.

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