Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath

Name: Arbroath Abbey
Address: Arbroath Abbey Abbey Street, Arbroath, DD11 1EG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1241 878756

#2 among attractions in Arbroath

Top attraction, Historical place, Monastery, Gothic architecture

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Arbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey. It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William's only personal foundation — he was buried before the high altar of the church in 1214. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°33'44"N, 2°34'57"W

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Arbroath Abbey Abbey StreetArbroath DD11 1EG United Kingdom

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+44 1241 878756

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Arbroath Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kerr's Miniature Railway, Signal Tower Museum, St Vigeans Church, St. John's Methodist Church.

1.1 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
Kerr's Miniature Railway, Arbroath
29 min walk • Kerr's Miniature Railway was a 10+1⁄4 in gauge railway, a 1⁄2 mi return ride, adjacent to the Dundee-Aberdeen line in West Links Park Arbroath. It was the oldest miniature railway in Scotland, having first opened for business in 1935.
0.5 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath
14 min walk • The Signal Tower is a museum in the coastal town of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.
1.1 miN
Church
St Vigeans Church, Arbroath
28 min walk • St Vigeans Church is a Church of Scotland parish church, serving the parish of the ancient village of St Vigeans on the outskirts of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.
~1060 ftSE
Church
St. John's Methodist Church, Arbroath
6 min walk • St John's Methodist Church, on Ponderlaw Street, Arbroath, Scotland, was founded by John Wesley on 6 May 1772. The nave is octagonal and the church has been nicknamed Totum Kirkie from 'totum', an eight-sided spinning top, and 'kirk', the Scottish word for church.
1.1 miN
Art museum, Museum
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum, Arbroath
28 min walk • St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum, located in the Angus village of St Vigeans, houses an outstanding collection of Pictish carved stones.
~390 ftNW
Church
St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath
2 min walk • St Andrew's Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland located in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The church building was constructed in the late 1880s. In 2007 the church underwent extensive refurbishment, funded by donations from the congregation and a grant from the Church of Scotland. The current minister is the Rev.
~1370 ftE
Church
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Arbroath
7 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Scottish Episcopal Church, in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. It is part of the Diocese of Brechin.
~1550 ftS
56°33'29"N • 2°34'52"W
Webster Theatre, Arbroath
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.8 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Gayfield Park, Arbroath
20 min walk • Gayfield Park, commonly known as Gayfield, is a football stadium in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League team Arbroath F.C.
0.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Lochlands Park, Arbroath
24 min walk • Lochlands Park or Lochlands is a cricket ground in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. It has been the home ground of Arbroath United Cricket Club since 1887.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arbroath Abbey open?

Arbroath Abbey is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Arbroath Abbey?

Nearby attractions include St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath (2 min walk), St. John's Methodist Church, Arbroath (6 min walk), Church of St Mary the Virgin, Arbroath (7 min walk), Webster Theatre, Arbroath (8 min walk).

How to get to Arbroath Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arbroath Abbey:

Bus

Arbroath Bus Station (7 min walk)

Train

Arbroath (9 min walk)