Glenluce Abbey
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Glenluce Abbey ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the abbey 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
What to expect on your visit
The abbey grounds, museum and shop are open for you to explore, including the picnic area. The abbey is currently closed and can be viewed through protective fencing while we carry out vital conservation work.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 10am to 4.30pm
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.
Prices have been reduced while the abbey is closed. The shop, museum and grounds are open.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £4.50 | £4.50 |
| Concession | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £2.50 | £2.50 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
A 4 minute drive north of the village of Glenluce via the main street.
View Glenluce Abbey on a Google map
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Telephone
01581 300 541 (Sun to Tue)
01557 331 856 (Wed to Sat)
Address
Glenluce
Newton Stewart
Wigtownshire
DG8 0AF
National Grid reference:
NX 185 586
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
The main car park is level gravel, about 70m from the site.
There is an accessible tarmac bay next to the visitor centre. Please call to arrange to use this.
Approach to site
The visitor centre and museum is 70m from the main car park along a slightly sloping tarmac road.
Visitor centre
The visitor centre and museum has step-free access.
Monument
Most of the monument is on the level. The surface is relatively even grass, which is firmer in dry weather.
There are numerous archaeological remains within the grass. They include open holes measuring around 30cm by 15cm. These remnants of a water supply system are not enclosed and can be very difficult to see.
Two small steps lead to the cloister, which is surfaced in deep gravel.
The chapter house has three stone steps down into it without a handrail.
Toilets
Nearest adapted toilet is about four miles away at:
Stairhaven
Glenluce
Find out more about Glenluce Abbey on Euan's Guide.
Facilities
- Coach parking
- Car parking
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Water bottle refill
Shop
Pick up a souvenir of your visit or find the perfect Scottish gift in the abbey gift shop. Every purchase helps us protect our historic places throughout Scotland.
Shop the Glenluce Castle leaflet to learn more about the abbey's importance and evolution.
Help protect Scotland's historic places
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