Tintern Abbey
Monmouthshire, Wales
Grade I listed ruined abbey in Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales
The experience
About this day out
Tintern Abbey is a roofless Gothic masterpiece still standing on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. The abbey church begun in 1269, with its great west front and seven-lancet window, is regarded as one of the masterpieces of British Gothic architecture. It surrendered in the first round of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries and slowly became a majestic ruin.
When to go
Opening calendar
1 Mar–30 Jun: 9.30am–5pm; 1 Jul–31 Aug: 9.30am–6pm; 1 Nov–28 Feb: 10am–4pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
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Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Adult £9.40; Seniors (65+) £8.40; Juniors (5–17)/Students £6.50 (student photo ID required); Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £30.10; Family (1 adult & up to 3 children) £20.70; Members free; children under 5 free. Online booking saves 5% (non-refundable). From 8 April 2024 prices include a 10% reduction due to repair scaffolding. Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans get 10% off (not available online).
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- Terrain rated Level 1 – Accessible, though the surface can be uneven with gravel paths and cobbles that may challenge some mobility scooters. A portable induction loop is available, and there are 5 disabled parking spaces. Contact TinternAbbey@gov.wales or 03000 252239 for accessibility questions.
- Parking
- Large pay & display car park near the abbey entrance with approx. 55 spaces, including 5 disabled spaces, plus dedicated coach parking and an overflow car park with 25 spaces. £5, card only; the charge is refunded on any spend of £5 or more in the abbey and to Cadw members. Four EV charging points available (charges apply).
- Dogs
- Yes — dogs on short leads are welcome in ground floor levels of the site.
Getting there
Where you'll find it
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