Buildwas Abbey

Image courtesy of English Heritage

Buildwas
Nr Ironbridge
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
TF8 7BW

Tel: +44 (0)1952 433 274
Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/buildwas


Set beside the River Severn, against a backdrop of wooded gardens, are the remains of this Cistercian abbey with its beautiful chapter house, amazingly intact tiled floor and decorative stonework.

General Information:

  • Parking
  • Limited disabled access
  • Dogs allowed on leads

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    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    21st March to 3oth September:
    Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult 3.00; Concession 2.40; Child 5-15yrs 1.50; under 5yrs Free of charge.

    English Heritage Members Free of charge.
    Group discounts available.

    Directions
    Car: on south bank of River Severn on A4169, 2 miles west of Ironbridge.
    Train: Telford Central 6 miles.
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