Space for 11 cars located directly outside the Gatehouse.

There is no food and beverage offer onsite

You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds. There's plenty of grass to sit on, and there is a picnic area near the car park.

There is no shop onsite

There are no toilets onsite

The exhibition is currently closed to the public. It contains graphic panels which offer an insight into the abbey's history, including its career as the focus of huge Victorian Temperance rallies.

The ruins of the monastic buildings are surrounded by large grassed areas. Please do not climb on the ruins.

Push Chairs Allowed

Yes.

Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted.

English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

Due to the delicate nature of our sites, 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.