Tintern Abbey - Tintern

Gabriel D.

Tintern Abbey is a beautiful and peaceful place to explore. The historic ruins are atmospheric and full of character – I especially enjoyed relaxing barefoot on the grass with the sun warming my skin.

The gift shop is well-curated, offering a great range of Welsh-made items, from charming jewellery and traditional Welsh hats to sweets and postcards. I also appreciated seeing the honey bee hives on site – there were quite a few, and it was lovely to see them thriving.

Staff were friendly and welcoming, and parking is free for disabled visitors, which is a thoughtful touch.

That said, I did notice a fair bit of litter around the site, particularly under the stairs, which detracted slightly from the otherwise well-kept grounds. I also spotted a spelling error on one of the information boards ("The church was dedicated which saint?"), which made the signage feel a bit less professional than the rest of the experience.

Courtney R.

Amazing history in a beautiful setting. Lots of helpful signage (including special fact-finding activities for children) helps you piece together what life was like in a 12th century Cistercian abbey. A nice gift shop and tea shop will round out your visit.

Julie I.

Really enjoyed our visit. It was very quiet and peaceful as it was a week day before the Easter holidays. There was enough information on the plaques to understand the early history of the Abbey.
We obtained different views of the Abbey from the Wye Greenway and from the Devil's Pulpit (both worth walking to).

Polly W.

Definitely a 'wow' Abbey if abbeys are an interest of yours. Huge huge striking building, very much suggesting it's importance in it's time. English Heritage membership taken here. Well worth the £20 ish for the two of us. We weren't offered a map, so I'm not sure if they are available - it would have been useful, but the information boards are great. No height barriers on the carpark, ample spaces. Usual gift shop, toilets etc. The sheer height of this abbey is quite something , clearly there's work being done here, again with explanation boards. If in the locality then we'll worth a visit.

Sheryl A.

The abbey is really breathtaking. The site is absolutely enormous and has lots of information in each room to really show what went on there. Dog friendly throughout.

Elizabeth K. (.

Beautifully standing roofless skeleton of Tintern Abbey in Tintern. It was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, situated by the river Wey.
Majestic structures of the walls, which are crumbling away. Definitely worth a visit.

Petr B.

This abbey is a hidden gem, offering a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere. The historic architecture and serene surroundings make it a perfect place for relaxation and exploration. A must-visit for history enthusiasts! There is a discount if you use the parking place!

Kasia B.

Impressive build, even in ruins :). We were very lucky that whilst visiting we could enjoy local people performing and telling interesting stories about armour and battles.