Come and join us at one of the very best Winter Gardens in England at Anglesey Abbey near Cambridge. This stunning Winter Garden celebrates the bright colours, scents and textures of the plants shown to advantage by the low winter sun. Anglesey Abbey is also renowned for its unique and huge display of 500 different varieties of snowdrops which should be in full bloom at this time.
We will also visit the house, which evolved from a 12th century priory to a 20th century country house. It is full of treasures, some of which you can explore on the BBC programme "Hidden treasures of the National Trust".
Afterwards a taxi will convey us to Ely where we will have lunch at a highly praised Japanese restaurant (your own tab).
Following this, we will visit Ely Cathedral, one of the most beautiful cathedrals of England, first built in 1083. This also houses the foremost stained glass museum in England.
We can then explore the historic centre of Ely with its monastic buildings and also visit the former home of Oliver Cromwell, leader of the English Civil War and Lord Protector after the beheading of King Charles I.
Included in the cost of the ticket: admin fees and taxi from Anglesey Abbey to Ely.
Additional costs (your own tab, on the day):
- Train ticket (approx. £40.00)
- Taxi from Cambridge to Anglesey Abbey (approx. £20.00 per shared taxi)
- Entrance to Anglesey Abbey (£18.00 or free to National Trust members)
- Entrance to Ely Cathedral (£14.00)
- Entrance to Oliver Cromwell House (£8.00)
If you register as "anonymous" when booking your ticket, please contact the event organizer with your name and contact details so you can be included in all further communications.
This event is co-lead with the KCWC British History group.
For queries, please contact the event organiser Judith Neuling at gloriousgardens@kcwc.org.uk
