A 14th-century abbey ruin located in Suffolk, East Anglia, featuring a mix of Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles, with crumbling stone walls, pointed arches, and stunning stained glass windows, surrounded by picturesque countryside and woodland.
One of English Heritages free sites that does have a few areas fenced off to protect it but there is quite a bit to explore. There are a couple of private buildings on site you cannot access but there is the church and the out buildings to see, there is a place you can climb to see over the site. Some of the more decorative brick work still remains. There are information boards dotted around the site and more information on the website. Peaceful site just off the main road, there is a brown sign but it's faded.
Photos were spoilt by grey fencing everywhere. Was still a nice place to visit.
Visited Leiston Abbey early on a Sunday morning in November so had the Abbey to ourselves. It is a large ruin of an Abbey surrounded by country side. There are barriers around the building which I tried to avoid in the pictures, I assume for our safety, which take a bit of the magic away but I enjoy my time there, not long but if passing worth a drop in. There is a barn there that holds private functions, wedding, yoga etc
An interesting site tucked away - currently undergoing some conservation work so there are heras fencing cordons in place, please be aware. Track down to the parking area is shared with the neighbouring business facility - some potholes and final speed bump is very aggressive, but otherwise suitable for all cars. Ample space to walk around leisurely and not feel crowded. Some interpretation boards for site information.
What a great place for a wander! Stunning Abbey, which when we visited had an Easter Music school attending! The music sounded so lovely as we wandered around! They look like they are in the process of working in the area, but it didn't spoil the look of this historical site! We stumbled upon it by chance & worth a little stop! It's not massive but is beautiful!
Low key site (no amenities or oversight), but worth a visit. Good signs explain everything well.
Good for kids
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One of English Heritages free sites that does have a few areas fenced off to protect it but there is quite a bit to explore. There are a couple of private buildings on site you cannot access but there is the church and the out buildings to see, there is a place you can climb to see over the site. Some of the more decorative brick work still remains. There are information boards dotted around the site and more information on the website. Peaceful site just off the main road, there is a brown sign but it's faded.
Photos were spoilt by grey fencing everywhere. Was still a nice place to visit.
Visited Leiston Abbey early on a Sunday morning in November so had the Abbey to ourselves. It is a large ruin of an Abbey surrounded by country side. There are barriers around the building which I tried to avoid in the pictures, I assume for our safety, which take a bit of the magic away but I enjoy my time there, not long but if passing worth a drop in. There is a barn there that holds private functions, wedding, yoga etc
An interesting site tucked away - currently undergoing some conservation work so there are heras fencing cordons in place, please be aware. Track down to the parking area is shared with the neighbouring business facility - some potholes and final speed bump is very aggressive, but otherwise suitable for all cars. Ample space to walk around leisurely and not feel crowded. Some interpretation boards for site information.
What a great place for a wander! Stunning Abbey, which when we visited had an Easter Music school attending! The music sounded so lovely as we wandered around! They look like they are in the process of working in the area, but it didn't spoil the look of this historical site! We stumbled upon it by chance & worth a little stop! It's not massive but is beautiful!
Low key site (no amenities or oversight), but worth a visit. Good signs explain everything well.
