Where is Greyabbey Medieval Monastery based?

Greyabbey Medieval Monastery is located in Newtownards, Co. Down.

What is Greyabbey Medieval Monastery?

Greyabbey Medieval Monastery is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1193. The remains are of Gothic architecture and are cared for by the Historic Environment Division.

What can visitors do at Greyabbey Medieval Monastery?

Visitors can take guided tours of the Abbey and Gardens, and visit the Physic Garden which offers insight into medieval medicine and folklore.

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Greyabbey Medieval Monastery

Name: Greyabbey Medieval Monastery
Address: Greyabbey Cemetery, 129 Main St, Greyabbey, Newtownards BT22 2NQ, Newtownards, Down, GB

Historical LandmarkNewtownards, Down4.7 (540 Google reviews)Closed now

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Greyabbey Medieval Monastery is a local business in Newtownards, Co. Down, listed under Historical Landmark on LocallyIrish.ie. It has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 540 Google reviews.

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Newtownards, Co. Down is home to Greyabbey Medieval Monastery, a Cistercian monastery founded in 1193. The remains of this Gothic architecture are cared for by the Historic Environment Division. The "Friends of the Abbey" group assists in keeping the Abbey and its Physic Garden open to the public. Volunteers provide information, guided tours of the Abbey and Gardens, and maintain the Physic Garden, which offers insight into medieval medicine and folklore.

Opening Hours

monday08:30 – 20:00

tuesday08:30 – 20:00

wednesday08:30 – 20:00

thursday08:30 – 20:00

friday08:30 – 20:00

saturday10:00 – 20:00

sunday10:00 – 20:00

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What are Greyabbey Medieval Monastery's opening hours?

Greyabbey Medieval Monastery is open Monday 08:30–20:00; Tuesday 08:30–20:00; Wednesday 08:30–20:00; Thursday 08:30–20:00; Friday 08:30–20:00; Saturday 10:00–20:00; Sunday 10:00–20:00. Hours can change on bank holidays — check this page for any special hours.

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Questions & Answers

Q: Where is Greyabbey Medieval Monastery based?
A: Greyabbey Medieval Monastery is located in Newtownards, Co. Down.
Q: What is Greyabbey Medieval Monastery?
A: Greyabbey Medieval Monastery is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1193. The remains are of Gothic architecture and are cared for by the Historic Environment Division.
Q: What can visitors do at Greyabbey Medieval Monastery?
A: Visitors can take guided tours of the Abbey and Gardens, and visit the Physic Garden which offers insight into medieval medicine and folklore.