Tintern Abbey

About Tintern Abbey

This Cistercian monastery was founded c. 1200 by William, Earl Marshal on lands held through his marriage to the Irish heiress, Isabella de Clare. This abbey, founded as a daughter-house of Tintern Major in Wales is often referred to as Tintern de Voto.

The nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister still stand. In the 16th century the old abbey was granted to the Colclough family and soon after the church was partly converted into living quarters and further adapted over the centuries. The Colcloughs occupied the abbey from the sixteenth century until the mid-twentieth.

Conservation works have included special measures to protect the local bat colonies. The abbey is set in a special area of conservation and is surrounded by woodland within which are walking trails. Not to be missed is the restored Colclough Walled Garden situated within the old estate.

Pricing

Adult: €5.00

Senior / Group: €4.00

Child / Student: €3.00

Family €13.00

Packaged tickets with Colcough Walled Garden available on site

Cash only

Facilities

Mobile coffee van available daily during June, July & August. Available on weekends during non-summer months subject to weather.

Tintern Abbey is partially wheelchair accessible but it is best to call in advance for more information.

More information about Tintern Abbey and other OPW sites can be found here.