Roche Abbey, South Yorkshire. Opening times unavailable. Paid admission

Details

Accessibility:

Parking is limited at the abbey, with space for up to 10 cars approximately 250 yards/metres from admission point. Alternatively, closer parking is available for 2 cars beside the admissions point. Please call ahead to discuss parking arrangements. Accessible toilets on-site. Assistance dogs welcome. 

Brief Description:

Roche Abbey was once a monostary founded in 1147 and was home to 50 monks, 100 lay brothers and servants. After its suppression in 1538 most of the buildings were dismantled, leaving the ruins seen today. 

Further Information

Address:

Roche Abbey, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8NW.

Email:

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Phone:

01709 812739.

Website:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/roche-abbey/

Opening Hours:

Opening time currently unavailable.

Admission: 

Adult £4.30, child (age 5-15) £2.60, consession £3.90, family ticket £11.20.

Directions:

Situated 11.9 miles East of Rotherham, via A630, M1, M18, A631, A634.

6 Miles North/West of Blyth, via A634.

14.4 miles South/West of Doncaster via A6182, M18, A631, A634.

OS SK543898.

Transport:

Closest train station  Canisbrough, situated 7 miles away. Best travelled to by car.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

Closest amenities can be found in Maltby, situated 1.7 miles away.