Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill
Wednesday 11 August 2010
Behind its Jacobean-style exterior Anglesey Abbey is a vision of the golden age of English country house living, created by the first Lord Fairhaven and his brother from 1926 to 1966. It is a treasure trove of sumptuous furnishings, fine books and works of art, as well as a collection of French and English clocks. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and weekend guests enjoyed the height of 1930s luxury. There are more than 100 pieces of classical sculpture in the formal and landscape gardens.
There has been a mill on the site of the present Lode Mill since the time of the Domesday Survey in 1085, although the present mill is thought to have been built in the eighteenth century. In one of its incarnations, the mill was converted by the Bottisham & Lode Cement & Brick Company for grinding cement. The mill was restored to its current condition in 1982 by the Cambridgeshire Wind and Watermill Society and now grinds corn to produce flour for sale to the public. Includes entrance and return travel by coach.
A travel only price may be available - please contact us for details.