Arbroath Abbey
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Arbroath Abbey ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
Important notice
On Thursday 16 July, the visitor centre and toilets at Arbroath Abbey will be closed between 1.30pm and 3pm.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 10am to 4.30pm
1 October – 31 March
- Daily 10am to 4pm
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
- Last entry: 45 minutes before closing
- Closed: 25 - 26 December; 1 - 2 January. Closes at 2pm (last entry 1pm) on 24 December.
Ticket prices
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £8.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6.80 | £6.80 |
| Child (7-15 years) | £5.00 | £5.00 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
In the centre of Arbroath, around 0.5 miles from the train station.
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Address
Abbey Street
Arbroath
DD11 1EG
National Grid reference:
NO 643 413
Contact
01241 878 756Accessibility
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.
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
Most of the abbey is on the level, with some grass and gravel surfaces.
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.
Facilities
- 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
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