Anglesey Abbey

Please note that this outing has been cancelled. Refunds will be processed at  the September monthly meeting.

Leader: Miriam M, List opens July/August 2024, Final payment September 2024
A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape. 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 and a cosy house in which to entertain. Life revolved around horse-racing and shooting and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.
Inside there are fine furnishings, books, paintings, silver and rare clocks giving a feeling of opulence. Outside the 114 acres offer vibrant colour, delicious scents and the simple pleasures of nature. Some of the highlights are the living room that features a 17th century fireplace and sofas separated by a Samarkand rug, plus the Windsor corridor, Newmarket corridor, Library corridor and the Domestic Wing was restored to how it looked in 1960’s and was last used at a private home.