Grey Abbey

Part of the Saint Patrick's Trail
This Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife of John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman invader of East Ulster.

The Abbey is set in the landscaped parkland of the 18th Century Rosemount House; however, visitors should note that these grounds are private. Visitors are welcome to wander among the ruins and the lawns, where picnics are also permitted.

There is pedestrian and wheelchair access from the car park to the visitor centre, herb garden and abbey church. Gravel paths and grass areas may make some parts of the site inaccessible to some users.

No unaccompanied children under the age of 16.
NB. This map is based on the postcode and so may not reflect the exact location.

Prices:

Admission Free.

Opening times:

2013/14

10:00pm-17:00pm Tue to Sun (1st Apr to 31 May 2013)

10:00am-17:00pm daily (1st Jun to 15th Sep 2013)

12noon-16:00pm Tue to Sun (16th Sep to 31st Oct 2013)

12noon-16:00pm Sun only (1st Nov 2013 to 28 Feb 2014)

12noon-16:00pm Tue to Sun (1st Mar to 31st Mar 2014)

The nearest Tourist Information Centre is:

Newtownards / Ards Tourist Information Centre

Location / Directions

Situated on the east side of the village of Greyabbey, on main A2 Portaferry Road.
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Contact Details

Greyabbey
Down
BT22 2NQ

Website:
www.doeni.gov.uk/niea
Email:
nieainfo@doeni.gov.uk
Tel: (028) 9181 1491
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