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Hailes Abbey
Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds13th-century Cistercian abbey managed by English Heritage. Accessible during tours on selected days. Contact English Heritage for more information.
near Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PB
Important notice
There have been recent changes to the English Heritage openings of Hailes Abbey. Please check their website before visiting to avoid disappointment.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hailes-abbey/prices-and-opening-times/
- Car park
Free parking, not National Trust.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
- Kiosk
Hailes Abbey is a National Trust site managed by English Heritage. National Trust membership is accepted at this site. You will need to book timed tickets in advance to visit. Go to the English Heritage webpage for more information on how to book.
- Shop
Cold drinks, ice creams and snacks available from the shop. Not National Trust.
- Toilet
Not National Trust.
Uneven ground. Exposed historic remains. Please see English Heritage website for more access information.
- By road
- 1 mile east of Broadway road (B4632, originally A46)Parking: free (not National Trust)
- On foot
- Cotswold Way within ¾ mile
- By train
- Cheltenham 10 miles
- By bus
- Cheltenham to Willersey, alight Greet, 1¾ miles by footpath
- Cycling
Highlights
Ruin
13th-century Cistercian abbey, managed by English Heritage.
Museum (not National Trust)
Home to exhibitions, information and interpretation.
Places to stay
Snowshill Manor Farmhouse
A gorgeous cosy Cotswold cottage with heaps of original features and walks from the door.
Upcoming events
Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place
About Hailes Abbey
Once a Cistercian abbey, founded in 1246 by Richard of Cornwall and dissolved Christmas Eve 1539, Hailes never housed large numbers of monks but had extensive and elaborate buildings.
It was financed by pilgrims visiting its renowned relic, 'the Holy Blood of Hailes' - allegedly a phial of Christ's blood.
Hailes Abbey is owned by the National Trust, but maintained and managed by English Heritage. National Trust membership is accepted at Hailes Abbey, but please visit their website for more information and visiting times as they look after the Abbey operationally.
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