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Whalley Abbey

Type:Abbey / Priory

The Sands, Church Lane, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SS

Tel: 01254 828 400

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Whalley Abbey

14th Century Cistercian Abbey ruins set in beautiful gardens and woodland beside the River Calder in The Ribble Valley.

Owned by The Anglican Diocese of Blackburn, with 4 star en-suite Bed & Breakfast accommodation Whalley Abbey is available for Private Retreats, Conferences, Weddings and other Functions. Open daily from 10.00am – 4.30pm Cloisters Coffee Shop serves light meals, cakes & refreshments . The Gift Shop sells tickets to the grounds and woodland walk, souvenirs, books and gifts. There is also an exhibition describing the historic and spiritual roots of The Abbey. Pre booked guided tours of the ruins are available on request.

Book Tickets

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Ticket£2.00 per ticket
Senior CitizenFree
Child TicketFree
ConcessionFree
Group TicketFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes

Events

Friday, 25th October 2024 - Sunday, 27th October 2024

Jane Austen Retreat at Whalley AbbeyA special event for all Jane Austen fans at Whalley Abbey and it will be Regency galore at the retreat weekend.
more info

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsMarque of Excellence for Multi-Faith Tourism Marque of Excellence for Multi-Faith Tourism 2009

Directions

Road Directions

By Road: Whalley Abbey is in the centre of Whalley Vilage just off the A59and three miles south of Clitheroe. From The M6, leave at junction 31 and take the A59 towards Clitheroe. Whalley (12 miles away) is clearly signposted. Alternatively, from the M62 and North Manchester area, take the M66 and then the A56, following signs to Accrington , Clitheroe and then Whalley.

Public Transport Directions

By Train: Whalley is served by direct trains from Blackburn and Manchester Victoria. The Station is half a mile from the Abbey.

By Bus: Frequent services from Blackburn and Clitheroe, and less frequent from Preston, Manchester, Accrington Burnley and Skipton.

Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Baby Bottle and Food Warming Facilities Available

Establishment Features

  • Conference Facilities

Parking & Transport

  • Car Parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special Group Rates
  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Specialist Features

  • Aim to Attract Conferences & Business meetings

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  • The Lantern Festival at Whalley Abbey

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