Venue Description

The shop, museum and grounds are open. Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high-level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the abbey. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Mon and Tue, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm). 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Closed

Accessibility

Approach to site Approach from the main car park is 70m along a tarmac road with a slight downward incline of 1:30 to the visitor centre and museum. Visitor Centre The visitor centre and museum has step-free access. Monument Most of the monument is on the level. There is a relatively even grass surface, which is naturally firmer during dry weather. There are numerous archaeological remains within the grass. They include open holes approximately 30cm x 15cm, the remnants of a water supply system. These are not enclosed and can be very difficult to see on approach. 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.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.historicenvironment.scot/access

Toilets

Toilets The nearest adapted toilets to the abbey are about four miles away in Stairhaven, Glenluce.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.