Haughmond Abbey

Free Entry

Open daily 10-6 Apr-Oct & 10-4 Nov-Mar

Address:

Upton Magna, Uffington, Shropshire, SY4 4RW

Before You Go

The extensive remains of an Augustinian abbey, including its abbots’ quarters, refectory and cloister. The substantially surviving chapter house has a frontage richly bedecked with 12th- and 14th-century carving and statuary, and a fine timber roof of around 1500.

Read more about Haughmond Abbey’s history.

Don’t miss:

  • The opportunity to take some fantastic photographs 
  • Interpretation panels, guiding you around the site
  • A picnic area set beside the tranquil remains

 

Haughmond Abbey Events

Haugmond Abbey Medieval Event- Saturday 17th August, 11am- 3pm

Our Volunteers will be showcasing Medieval arts and crafts along with demonstrations, talks and conservation in action. 

Parking is limited, but alternative parking is located next to the Abbey. 

Heritage Open Days 2024

9th,10th,11th and 12th September - 11am

As part of this years Heritage Open Days, our volunteers will be offering guided tours of this fascinating Abbey. Tours last approximately 1 hour and free but booking is essential via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exclusive-haughmond-abbey-guided-tours-tickets-966436556757

 

 

Before You Go

Access: Haughmond Abbey is located on a lane off the B5062. There are steps connecting different levels of the ruins and the ground may be uneven in places.

Facilities: There are a wide variety of facilities, shops, restaurants and cafes in the nearby market town of Shrewsbury.

Parking: Free parking is available for approximately 15 cars, located down a bumpy lane.

Please be aware: English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.

Plan a Great Day Out

Haughmond Abbey is just a short drive from Wroxeter Roman City, once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain.