Romsey Abbey
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Present church was commenced in 1120 and completed as we see it today by the middle of the 13thC.
When monastic communities were dissolved, the towns people bought the abbey church in 1544 for £100 as their parish church.
Notable features are majestic Norman/early-English architecture, 2 stone-carved Saxon crucifixes and a wooden panel painting dating from the early 16thC. The abbey church is the burial place of Earl Mountbatten of Burma.
Romey Abbey is an active parish church with a choral tradition. It is the venue for the Music in Romsey programme and organ recitals.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 | 18:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1-2 hours.
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets - In adjacent church rooms.
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
- Italian spoken
- Spanish spoken
- Swedish spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Spanish printed material
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission by donation | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M27. From jct 2 take A3090, from jct 3 take A3057. Follow signs for town centre car parks.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Romsey. Walk down Station Hill, cross to Station Road, proceed to Lortemore car park, walk through arch (Abbey Walk). Abbey church is across road to left.
