Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh

Name: Jedburgh Abbey
Address: Jedburgh Abbey Visitor Centre Abbey Bridge End, Jedburgh, TD8 6JQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1835 863925

#2 among attractions in Jedburgh

Top attraction, Historical place, Ruins, Architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders 10 miles north of the border with England at Carter Bar. ()

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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Day trips

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.

~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...
~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.
~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.
~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.
1 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.
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.
1.2 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).

Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh

Facts and practical information

Jedburgh plan & book

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

Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh

Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh

Jedburgh Library, Jedburgh

Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh

Capon Oak Tree

Jedforest

Jed-Forest RFC

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jedburgh Abbey open?

Which popular attractions are close to Jedburgh Abbey?