Cymer Abbey
An example of Cistercian influence in medieval Wales
Cistercian monks were more than religious men. Worldly Cistercians were also pioneering sheep farmers and some of the first rural entrepreneurs. Their network of abbeys included Cymer, idyllically set at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary.
Founded in 1198, it was one of their lesser settlements, suffering greatly during the conflicts between Wales and England in the 13th century. Nonetheless, substantial remains survive from this simple abbey church.
Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st April - 31st October | 10am–5pm |
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| 1st November - 31st March | 10am–4pm |
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Last admission 30 minutes before closing Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January |
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Visitor information
Car park
Small car park near entrance to site. No toilets.
Dogs welcome
Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.
Walking difficulty
Terrain: Level 1 – Accessible
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Directions
Google MapPostcode LL40 2HE
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