Tintern Abbey, Tintern, Monmouthshire
Details
Accessibility
https://cadw.gov.wales/tintern-abbey-access-guide
The visitor centre and gift shop are accessed from the car park through double doors, with an button for remote opening from a wheelchair. There is a low admissions desk.
Toilets: accessible toilets available and located as you leave the visitor centre into the abbey including baby changing facilities.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and non-assistance dogs must remain on the ground floor only.
The abbey is mainly flat and laid to grass with some gravel paths. The site can be enjoyed at ground level, but there are a few small steps dotted around the site.
Please note most of the church has ongoing conservation work; there is currently limited access to this area including for wheelchair users.
This area of the site is assessed via a modern metal staircase or via a ramp.
Brief description
https://cadw.gov.wales/media/1193
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintern_Abbey
2025: "Tintern Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Tyndyrn pronunciationⓘ) is a ruined medieval abbey situated adjacent to the village of Tintern in Monmouthshire, on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, which at this location forms the border between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England. Founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, it was the first Cistercian foundation in Wales, and only the second in Britain (after Waverley Abbey).
The abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. Its remains have been celebrated in poetry and painting from the 18th century onwards. In 1984, Cadw took over responsibility for managing the site. Tintern Abbey is visited by approximately 70,000 people every year.[1] "
Address
Phone
03000 252239
Website
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey
Directions
There is a large flat tarmac jointly-owned pay & display car park directly outside the visitor centre entrance, with 5 accessible spaces: Google Maps View
There is also an overflow car park with 25 spaces, totally around 85 spaces in all
The car park takes cash payments only, which is refundable in the visitor centre on purchases equal to or above the car parking charge value and for Cadw members.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://cadw-booking.ecr-aws.co.uk/en/tintern-abbey + https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey
Transport
For more travel information visit https://www.traveline.cymru or call 0800 464 00 00
Amenities
Defibrillator
Dog bowl
Picnic tables
Portable induction loops
Water refill station
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Tintern Village, Monmouthshire
328 metres*
St Michael's Church, Tintern Parva, Chepstow
752 metres*
756 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.