Basingwerk Abbey ruins, Flintshire Free entry

Details

Accessibility

There is free car parking located a short walk from the entrance to Basingwerk Abbey via a tarmac ramp with handrails. Ground surface varies between gravel, grass, and tarmac. Access to the adjoining Greenfield Valley Heritage park is tarmac. There is an information centre and disability toilets and baby changing facilities available via the Heritage park entrance.  The Abbey ruins are enclosed in a walled area with gates at either end for public asses. There is a small Cafe with indoor and outdoor eating options on-site, accessible via a concrete ramp with handrails. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Brief description

Basingwerk Abbey is a Twelfth Century listed ruined Abbey near Holywell. Once part of the network of Welsh Cistercian settlements, the Abbey is still considered a significant religious site, historic monument, and place of pilgrimage. It adjoins Greenfield Valley Heritage park and information centre. 

Address

Greenfield, 
Holywell,
CH8 7GH

Email

Phone

01352 714172

Website

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/basingwerk-abbey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basingwerk_Abbey

http://www.castlewales.com/basing.html

Directions

Baskingwerk Abbey is 1.5 miles north of Holywell town via Greenfield road.

OS SO 196774

Opening Times

Open daily between 10am and 4pm.

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Basingwerk Abbey is approximately 4.5 miles west of Flint railway station and within 70 yards/metres of two bus stops. It is a mile south of the A548. 

For more travel information, go to https://www.traveline-cymru.info or call 0871 200 22 33

Amenities

Public toilets at adjoining Greenfield Valley Heritage park. Holywell town (1.5 miles away) offers additional eating options, cash point, community centre/library, and shopping.  

Ruin

Cafe

Take-away Kiosk

Dogs Welcome

Disability Parking

Toilets

Disability Toilets

Baby Changing Facilities

Information Centre

Picnic Site

Religious Site