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Anglesey Abbey Description
Originally built in the 12th C, Anglesey Abbey was refurbished in 1926 by the first Lord Fairhaven. Under his direction it quickly came to be known as a house of fine art and furnishings. Numerous tapestries of importance, including Gobelin, Soho and Anglesey, accompany the collection of very high quality furniture.

Amongst the art collection, the most notable piece is Constable's 'The Opening of Waterloo Bridge'.

The Anglesey Abbey dates from 1600 and is built on the site of an Augustinian abbey. It houses the Fairhaven painting and furniture collections. Surrounding gardens and parkland cover 100 acres. There is a large display of hyacinths, dahlias and herbaceous borders.

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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art;  Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits;  Furniture display;  Paintings, art collections;  Garden or botanic display;  Manor or country house
Address
Anglesey Abbey and Garden
Quy Road, Lode
Cambridge CB25 9EJ
United Kingdom
Hours
March 19 to November 2
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed13:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (Last Monday, May)
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (Last Monday, August)
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian
Cost
Adult8.40
Group discounts8.05
Child4.05
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission 4:30 pm.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
3 hours
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