A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a rundown country house and desolate landscape. Discover the many layers that Anglesey Abbey has to offer, and explore its rich history from monastic priory to 20th-century home.
A home for Lord Fairhaven
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, along with a cosy house in which to entertain.
Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.
Step through a different door and immerse yourself in a small but perfectly formed experience.
The staircase in the Tapestry Hall was added in the late 1930s.
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Other areas to discover
Domestic Wing
The Domestic Wing of the house has been restored to how it looked in the 1960s when it was last used as a private home.
When Lord Fairhaven left Anglesey Abbey to the Trust in the 1960s, he wanted it preserved so that people could see what his life was like.
The Domestic Wing reveals the hard work that went on behind the scenes.
Library Corridor
This corridor includes the Abbey Room, the Ship Room, the Bathroom, the Business Room and the Library.
Newmarket Corridor
This includes the Newmarket Bedroom, the Newmarket Bathroom, the Cambridge Room and the Queens Bedroom and Bathroom.
Windsor Corridor
This includes the Windsor Room, the Windsor Bathroom and the Quy Room.
Planning your visit
Opening Times
The House is open daily from 11am to 4pm in the summer (last entry 3:30pm). Please check the opening times on our website for the most up-to-date information before visiting. We look forward to welcoming you.
Tickets
Entry to the House is included in your admission to Anglesey Abbey. There's no need to book a ticket or a time slot to visit the House.
Accessibility in the House
The main step-free access to the house is via a ramp into the Living Room. Please ask for assistance at the front door of the house or ring the bell if you need the ramp.
There are two further entrances to the ground floor from the rear right-side of the house into the Tapestry Hall via a small portable ramp and from the Courtyard at the back of the house into the Domestic Wing. Please see the AccessAble guide for more details and measurements.
Please note that powered mobility vehicles are not permitted inside the house, only wheelchairs.
We have two wheelchairs available to borrow from the house please ask if you need to borrow a chair or transfer into one from a powered mobility scooter.
Unfortunately, we do not have a lift or step-free access to the first floor of the house at Anglesey Abbey.
We have large print and braille room guides available as well as a photo book, and our friendly, knowledgeable house experience volunteers are always on hand to answer your questions.
There are no flashing lights in the house but there are some low-light areas with spotlights in use in places.
There is no wifi or phone signal available in the house.
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