Melrose Abbey

Access

Much of the abbey, grounds, cloister and museum are open to visitors. Some access restrictions are in place due to ongoing conservation work.

There is accessible access to the grounds, but not the Abbey Church at this time due to conservation works. 

Carers tickets

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission category rate - Adult/Concession/Child. Proof of disability is not required.

We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit our sites and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking. Please note this is limited to two carers per transaction.

Parking

There is a Pay and Display public car park 75m from the abbey and electric charging points are available (run by Scottish Borders Council) with two accessible bays, but this can be busy during summer months. There is also on-road parking nearer to the site.

Approach to the site

The site is approached along a level tarmac path.

The shop has ramped access and a door which is 0.78m wide. 

Just over 100m from the abbey shop there is a level entrance at Cloister Road, which is 1.02m wide, and gives access to the Great Cloister. 

Audio Guide

Tour the abbey with our audio guide using your own mobile phone or one of our devices. Included in ticket price. 

Print versions of the audio guide are available in both large print and Open Dyslexic large print. These are also available to download onto your own device. Please ask a member of staff for a copy.

Dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.  

Visitors' dogs are allowed at Melrose Abbey, but are not permitted in roofed areas. 

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.

Toilets

Toilets are at the east end of the site via 6 stone steps with no handrails. The nearest adapted toilet is on Abbey Street, 170m away.