Free entry to parkland containing the ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and a later mansion.
Parking is PS6 (card only). We parked near the abbey and there was an unexpected Morris Minor car show. :) We love it here, the gardens are lovely (many statues to look at), the park's awesome (take sand toys), there's also a beautiful lake walk (take seeds) and woodland walks. And the spaced areas are perfect for games and a picnic. There's also mini golf and a wooden maze (this took me ages while as I kept spinning the symbol that led to the grass ) The orangery sells gorgeous garden plants.
A great walk and a great experience overall. There it so much to see and is directed very well. The nature really captivates the site and the Abbey centrepiece is absolutely stunning. You could be there for hours finding new angles to take pictures from. Only negative is that we felt that PS15 was rather steep for sausage roll, ice cream and drinks; however the food was of good quality. Would recommend for any couples, families, friend groups or avid photographers.
This is a beautiful place to walk, especially at this time of year. There's plenty of history to discover if that's what you are into, but if you are more interested in getting out into nature, then this place is great for you. There are cafes and plant shops on route and plenty of benches if you are getting a little tired. At the Abbey, there is also a pretty good ice cream shop with a great selection. It's worth noting that there's a PS6 parking charge for each car, but there's ample parking, and as I visited on the weekend, it was pretty busy, but it was still a lovely day out.
A very nice place for a walk or day out with kids, plenty to see and there are also few places where you can buy food, snacks and beverages. Parking is PS5 for a day and it is card only.
What a wonderful Abbey and parkland for people to use. Only cost was PS5 for parking which was well worth the money for the many hours walking and exploring. So good we walked the dog there again the following day. Cafe, shops, adventure golf, gardens, woodland walks and lakes - it has it all.
Lovely walk around the lake. There are plenty of seats to sit and rest on the way round and it is a nice easy flat walk. Parking PS6 but it is a nice venue to pack a picnic and as well as feeding the ducks has a play area for the children
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Parking is PS6 (card only). We parked near the abbey and there was an unexpected Morris Minor car show. :) We love it here, the gardens are lovely (many statues to look at), the park's awesome (take sand toys), there's also a beautiful lake walk (take seeds) and woodland walks. And the spaced areas are perfect for games and a picnic. There's also mini golf and a wooden maze (this took me ages while as I kept spinning the symbol that led to the grass ) The orangery sells gorgeous garden plants.
A great walk and a great experience overall. There it so much to see and is directed very well. The nature really captivates the site and the Abbey centrepiece is absolutely stunning. You could be there for hours finding new angles to take pictures from. Only negative is that we felt that PS15 was rather steep for sausage roll, ice cream and drinks; however the food was of good quality. Would recommend for any couples, families, friend groups or avid photographers.
This is a beautiful place to walk, especially at this time of year. There's plenty of history to discover if that's what you are into, but if you are more interested in getting out into nature, then this place is great for you. There are cafes and plant shops on route and plenty of benches if you are getting a little tired. At the Abbey, there is also a pretty good ice cream shop with a great selection. It's worth noting that there's a PS6 parking charge for each car, but there's ample parking, and as I visited on the weekend, it was pretty busy, but it was still a lovely day out.
A very nice place for a walk or day out with kids, plenty to see and there are also few places where you can buy food, snacks and beverages. Parking is PS5 for a day and it is card only.
What a wonderful Abbey and parkland for people to use. Only cost was PS5 for parking which was well worth the money for the many hours walking and exploring. So good we walked the dog there again the following day. Cafe, shops, adventure golf, gardens, woodland walks and lakes - it has it all.
Lovely walk around the lake. There are plenty of seats to sit and rest on the way round and it is a nice easy flat walk. Parking PS6 but it is a nice venue to pack a picnic and as well as feeding the ducks has a play area for the children
