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Dryburgh Abbey

Sitting by the Tweed River, its remarkably complete medieval ruins makes it easy to appreciate the attractions of monastic life.

Plan your visit to Dryburgh Abbey

Getting there

Region – Scottish Borders
Postcode: TD6 0RQ

The Abbey is located 3km south east of Melrose on the B6404, near St Boswells.

Grid reference
NT 591 316

Cycle Routes
Site on the National Cycle Network

Public transport

Public transport available from Melrose to St Boswell Bus Stance.


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Facilities & access

Bicycle Rack Bus Parking Car Parking Picnic Area Reasonable Wheelchair Access Shop Toilets Accessible by Public Transport May be closed at lunchtime, please call in advance (winter only) Children's Quiz available

Access

Parking available 100 metres from abbey. Access to the property is through main gates. It is a flat approach to the abbey, which can be entered without using steps. Most of the abbey, apart from the cloisters, is accessible.

Opening arrangements & costs
Month Days Times
1 April - 30 September Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
1 October - 31 March Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Last ticket sold 30 min before closing time.

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25 & 26 December) and 1st & 2nd January.

Very occasionally a property has to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or other reasons out with our control. Please check our closure page for any unexpected site closures www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/hsclosure. You can also follow closure tweets from @welovehistory using #hsclosure. Alternatively please call the site before setting off to check they are open.


Admission Prices

All year Adult £5.00, Child £3.00, Concession £4.00

Admission prices are subject to change. You will be charged the correct admission when buying your tickets on our official webstore.

Contact

Tel 01835 822 381

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