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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill
| Directions: |
6 miles North East of Cambridge on the B1102. From junction 35 on the A14 it is signposted. |
| Accessibility: |
Free parking onsite 50 yards from the abbey and gardens. Access to the Abbey is up three steps to the entrance and then via stairs to other floors. In the mill you can only access the bottom floor and a ramp is available. Please note that photography is not permitted in the abbey without prior permission. |
| Costs: |
House, garden & mill: £9.25, child £4.65. Garden & mill: £5.50, child £2.75. Garden: £4.75, child £2.40. If you arrive by public transport, bike or foot there is a reduced rate. |
| Best time to visit: |
In January and February it is the snowdrop season and the grounds are covered in them making excellent pictures. |
Venue information
Anglesey Abbey was built by the first Lord Fairhaven and his brother from 1926 to 1966. It is full of sumptuous furnishings, fine books and works of art, as well as a collection of French and English clocks.
Outside you will see the 12th century gargoyles of the original priory there are also 20th century additions added by Lord Fairhaven and his brother in 1939. There are more than 100 sculptures in the formal and landscape gardens. Be sure to explore the wildflower meadows and the Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery area as well as the attractive Winter Garden, with its stunning year-round displays of colour.
A mill at Anglesey was listed in the Domesday Book and the present watermill, Lode Mill, dates from the 18th century. Restored in 1982, it is in full working order. There is a working demonstration on the first and third Saturday of every month (depending on water levels).
Venue verdict: An excellent location with many outdoor picture opportunities.
Rating (out of five): 4