Open Doors - Whitland Abbey Ruins

Whitland Abbey was an important Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1151.
At the time of the dissolution the building was razed to the ground and only ruins, in the form of low level medieval stone walls covered with grass, are visible. The outline of the original building can still be seen and a few of the original medieval walls still remain among the later Victorian additions.

For Open Doors, there will be talks and an exhibition on the important history of the Abbey, informal tours, quizzes and various children’s activities, re-enactments and demonstrations of medieval life and crafts.

No booking required.

Location - Whitland Abbey Ruins, Whitland, SA34 0LG.
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Directions - upon reaching the Llanboidy Road roundabout on the A40, take the exit to Llanboidy (3rd exit if approaching from the east or 1st exit if approaching from the west). Immediately after the roundabout, turn left (signed posted Whitland Abbey) and drive for 0.7 miles. The entrance to the Whitland Abbey Ruins is on the left, about 100 yards after the junction with the Whitland Abbey Byway.
Due to the limited parking available at the site a Park-and-Ride will be available for the event with parking suitably signposted at the roundabout.
Public Transport - Whitland has a train station on the main line from London to Fishguard.
There are bus links into Whitland from Carmarthen, Tenby, Haverfordwest, etc.