Arbroath Abbey

 

Overview

The abbey grounds and visitor centre, including the exhibition, shop and toilets, are open.

Visit the Medieval Powerhouse exhibition, learn the stories about the Declaration of Arbroath and see the copy of the Stone of Destiny.

Then visit the splendid grounds walk through the nave and cloisters and admire the Medieval Abbey buildings. 

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, the internal spaces of the abbey remain closed.

The New Scriptorium can only be accessed during public events and workshops. For the programme of events please visit the Hospitalfield website

Opening times

The abbey grounds and visitor centre, including the exhibition, shop and toilets, are open.

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, the internal spaces of the abbey remain closed.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry 4pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.15pm

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

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