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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

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey/

Hours

March 19 to November 2

Open	Closed	Closed	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00
Closed			17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

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