Arbroath Abbey

Abbey Street, Arbroath, DD11 1EG

01241 878 756
 

Prices and opening times

The 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, there is currently no visitor access to the abbey.

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

Admission

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We've reduced the admission price while access restrictions are in place.

Category Reduced admission price Full admission price
Adult (16-64yrs) £5.00 £10.00
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £4.00 £8.00
Child (7-15yrs) £3.00 £6.00
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £10.00 £20.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £14.50 £29.00
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £17.00 £34.00

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.

Admission prices are subject to change.

Free and discounted admission

  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
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  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the abbey. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).  

Opening times

1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry is 4.45pm

1 October to 31 March
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.15pm

Closed

25 to 27 December
1 to 3 January

Unexpected closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.

Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures

Historic Scotland

Opening times

The 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, there is currently no visitor access to the abbey.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 4.45pm

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

We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.

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