Egglestone Abbey is a 13th-century monastery located in County Durham, England. The abbey is situated in a secluded valley near the River Tees and is surrounded by lush greenery. The abbey's architecture is a mix of medieval and Gothic styles, with stone walls, pointed arches, and stunning stained-glass windows. The interior features a grand nave, ornate chapels, and intricate stone carvings. Visitors can explore the abbey's tranquil cloisters, chapter house, and refectory, and climb the tower for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
A great hidden away gem. We parked here ( free for english heritage members ) PS2 if not, then walked into Barnard Castle to see the castle there. Nice easy walk. The Abbey itself is beautiful, a lovely spot for a picnic, peaceful, and not many visitors, perfect place to just breathe and be. No facilities here.
Fantastic example of a small Abbey, easy to get to and parking at the sight. Some interesting features given most of the Abbey have been robbed out. Free entry, although a PS2 per car is levied for parking.
This is a beautiful, peaceful site steeped in history and worth a wander around if you are in the area. There's a small car park immediately adjacent and there's no charge to enter the Abbey grounds. There was some information on boards beside the buildings but this was not hugely detailed.
The starting point at Egglestone Abbey is a bit of a drive down some very narrow roads but it is an impressive sight as it comes into view at the top of a hill. The origins of this abbey date back to 1195 but unfortunately did not survive the attention of Henry VIII and closed in 1540. Since 1925 the site has been owned by the state. You can walk freely around the site and there are lots of information boards. As for the walk to Barnard Castle, it wasn't the idyllic riverside path I had envisaged. It was simply a narrow roadway, that was, for the greater part, some way from and out of sight of the river. I got as far as The Lendings where the remainder of the route could be seen. It clearly offered little more to see and icy rain convinced me to turn back to the Abbey. If ruined abbeys and castles are your thing then this site is well worth a visit. However, the walk seems to offer little other than hedgerows and an occasional view of some large stately homes in the distance.
The road up to the abbey desperately needs resurfacing as does the car park but the abbey is a lovely place to walk around. The area is fenced off so there were a couple of people letting their dogs off the leads.
Absolutely stunning. My partner and neice loved this. Free to see. Car park can be quite sandy/mushy. Don't wear shoes you wouldn't want to get dirty.
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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A great hidden away gem. We parked here ( free for english heritage members ) PS2 if not, then walked into Barnard Castle to see the castle there. Nice easy walk. The Abbey itself is beautiful, a lovely spot for a picnic, peaceful, and not many visitors, perfect place to just breathe and be. No facilities here.
Fantastic example of a small Abbey, easy to get to and parking at the sight. Some interesting features given most of the Abbey have been robbed out. Free entry, although a PS2 per car is levied for parking.
This is a beautiful, peaceful site steeped in history and worth a wander around if you are in the area. There's a small car park immediately adjacent and there's no charge to enter the Abbey grounds. There was some information on boards beside the buildings but this was not hugely detailed.
The starting point at Egglestone Abbey is a bit of a drive down some very narrow roads but it is an impressive sight as it comes into view at the top of a hill. The origins of this abbey date back to 1195 but unfortunately did not survive the attention of Henry VIII and closed in 1540. Since 1925 the site has been owned by the state. You can walk freely around the site and there are lots of information boards. As for the walk to Barnard Castle, it wasn't the idyllic riverside path I had envisaged. It was simply a narrow roadway, that was, for the greater part, some way from and out of sight of the river. I got as far as The Lendings where the remainder of the route could be seen. It clearly offered little more to see and icy rain convinced me to turn back to the Abbey. If ruined abbeys and castles are your thing then this site is well worth a visit. However, the walk seems to offer little other than hedgerows and an occasional view of some large stately homes in the distance.
The road up to the abbey desperately needs resurfacing as does the car park but the abbey is a lovely place to walk around. The area is fenced off so there were a couple of people letting their dogs off the leads.
Absolutely stunning. My partner and neice loved this. Free to see. Car park can be quite sandy/mushy. Don't wear shoes you wouldn't want to get dirty.
