Roche Abbey
📍 MaltbySouth Yorkshire
Ruined Cistercian abbey in a wooded limestone valley, free English Heritage site near Maltby
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What’s free
Free entry to the abbey ruins and grounds (English Heritage).
About
The ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1147 in a peaceful limestone valley near Maltby. The tall transepts of the abbey church still stand almost to full height, along with the remains of the great gatehouse, and the valley was later landscaped by Capability Brown. Paths through the site are uneven in places.
Opening times
- Daylight hours (check English Heritage before visiting in winter)
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Free car park for about 10 cars, around 250m from the entrance on a rough path. 2 disabled bays by the entrance.
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