Arbroath Abbey

The abbey grounds and visitor centre, including the exhibition, shop and toilets, are open. Enjoy a walk through the nave and cloisters, admire the Medieval Abbey buildings and immerse yourself in the stories on display. Internal parts of the Abbey won't be accessible during your visit.

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

While conservation works are ongoing at Arbroath Abbey, we’ve reduced the ticket price.

How we look after our sites

In the centre of Arbroath, around 0.5 miles from the train station.

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Temporary access restrictions

There is currently no visitor access to internal spaces of the abbey, and the upper level of the visitor centre is closed. Entry is by donation while these restrictions are in place.

Carers' tickets

Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.

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

Parking

There is a small, tarmac surfaced parking area on a slight incline. Please be aware that parking is very limited. There are six parking spaces, one of which is a marked accessible bay.

Approach to the site

Approach to site is about 20m on a paved path.

What to expect at the site

Visitor Centre

The visitor centre has step-free access to the ground floor shop, ticket office and exhibition. The flooring is a combination of historic stone slabs and lightly textured vinyl, and is level throughout the ground floor. There are areas of low lighting. Audio-visual displays tell the story of the Declaration of Arbroath. Two of the films have subtitles; the others are silent.

The first floor of the exhibition is reached up a flight of stone stairs. Upstairs there are large viewing windows and further parts of the exhibition.

The building pre-dates current fire regulations and the upper level is not compliant for wheelchair users or those with serious walking difficulties. We are currently reviewing this. If you wish to discuss before your visit please call the site.

The abbey and grounds 

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 internal spaces of the abbey. The grounds are open with restricted access.

The New Scriptorium 

There is level access to the Scriptorium. 

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

Toilets

An accessible toilet is available.

Ear Defenders

A limited number of adult and children’s ear defenders are available at this site. Please ask a member of staff if you want to borrow them.

Dogs

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

Visitors' dogs are allowed at Arbroath 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.

• Car parking
• Shop
• Visitor centre
• Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
• Self-service tea/coffee
• Bicycle rack
• Toilets
• Accessible toilets
• Available to hire for weddings and events