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Bayham Old Abbey

Bayham Abbey

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The impressive ruins of a house of Premonstratensian monks, founded in about 1208 and dissolved under Wolsey in 1525. The remains of St Mary's Church, Bayham consists of the church, all 3 ranges of claustral buildings and a gatehouse, set in an attractive wooded valley.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 30 mnutes
  • Groups Accepted - None.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size
  • Min group size
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

VAQAS Accreditation

VAQAS accreditation logo

Awards

  • Visit Britain Awards -Code of Practice Code of Practice 2012

Gradings

  • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A21. From the A 21 at Lamberhurst, take the B2169 towards Tunbridge Wells for 1.75 miles. Signposted.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Frant.