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What to expect on your visit

Most of the abbey is open for you to explore, including:

  • the cloisters

  • nave

  • some of the choir

  • gatehouse

  • stone collection in the cellars,

  • chapter house

  • shop

While conservation works are ongoing, some parts of the abbey won't be accessible during your visit, including:

  • the high altar in the choir area

  • sacristy room

  • inner court

  • dovecote

How we look after our sites

Opening times

1 April – 30 September

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10am to 4pm
  • Friday: 10am to 4pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Last entry and closures

  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed: 1 October to 31 March

Ticket prices

Book online in advance for the best ticket price.

Type Online (best value) In person
Member FREE FREE
Adult £7.50 £8.50
Concession £6.00 £6.80
Child £4.50 £5.00

More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.

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How to get here

The castle is situated off the A77, approximately 2 miles south west of Maybole.

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Address

Maybole
Ayrshire
KA19 8HQ

National Grid reference:

NS 275 083

Contact

01655 883 113

Accessibility

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

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

Parking

There is a level tarmac car park area next to the site.

What to expect at the site

The main routes around the monument are gravel or grass. The grass is well maintained, but is naturally firmer during dry weather. There are numerous archaeological remains within the grass, which can be difficult to see.

Some rooms have a step at the threshold, but these aren’t on the main routes around the site. The gatehouse is up a stone spiral staircase with no handrail. Steps are uneven and light levels can be very low. The visitor centre is step free.

Toilets

There is no adapted toilet at this site. The nearest is in Maybole.

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Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Picnic area
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Water bottle refill
  • Coach parking
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