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Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh

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Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh

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Alternative names: Established: 1118 (906 years ago)Coordinates: 55°28'36"N, 2°33'17"W
Address

Jedburgh Abbey Visitor Centre Abbey Bridge EndJedburgh TD8 6JQ United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1835 863925
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 4 pm
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Local time: 00:00
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Jedburgh Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh Library, Canongate Bridge.

  • mary queen of scots house jedburgh~870 ftNE
    Museum

    Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh

    5 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Jedburgh in the United Kingdom, the Mary Queen of Scots House is a historical gem that beckons tourists with its rich past and captivating architecture. This 16th-century tower house, which now serves as a museum, is reputed to have...

  • jedburgh town hall~220 ftNE
    City hall

    Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh

    2 min walk • Jedburgh Public Hall known as Jedburgh Town Hall is a listed building in the centre of Jedburgh opposite the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. It was opened in 1900 as the town's principal public building. An information centre is attached and it overlooks a large car park which is beside the A68.

  • jedburgh library~500 ftNE
    Library

    Jedburgh Library, Jedburgh

    3 min walk • Jedburgh Library is now housed in the second building built for Andrew Carnegie in Jedburgh at a cost of £1,700. It was one of the many libraries built by Carnegie.

  • canongate bridge jedburgh~810 ftNE
    Bridge

    Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh

    4 min walk • The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.

  • capon oak tree1 miS
    Tree

    Capon Oak Tree

    26 min walk • The Capon Oak Tree is one of the last surviving trees of the ancient Jedforest, close to Jed Water, a small river which has cut a course below soft sandstone cliffs. It is located 2 miles south of Jedburgh, Scotland, west of the A68.

  • jedforest location map
    1 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

    Jedforest

    26 min walk • Jedforest is an historic forest in the Scottish Borders, that has been heavily wooded in the past. It is close to Jed Water and the town of Jedburgh, from which it takes its name. The forest is home to the widespreading Capon tree.

  • riverside park1.2 miN
    Sport venue, Sport

    Jed-Forest RFC

    30 min walk • Jedforest Rugby Football Club are a rugby union team who are based at Riverside Park in Jedburgh. The team was founded in 1885 and currently play in Scottish National League Division One and the Border League.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jedburgh Abbey open?

Jedburgh 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 Jedburgh Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh (2 min walk), Jedburgh Library, Jedburgh (3 min walk), Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh (4 min walk), Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh (5 min walk).

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