Tintern Abbey
Where monks toiled and legacies were created
17 March- 5 November 2023
Admission
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Cash only please
Tintern Abbey
This Cistercian monastery was founded c. 1200 by William, Earl Marshal on lands held through his marriage to the Irish heiress, Isabella de Clare. This abbey, founded as a daughter-house of Tintern Major in Wales is often referred to as Tintern de Voto.
The nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister still stand. In the 16th century the old abbey was granted to the Colclough family and soon after the church was partly converted into living quarters and further adapted over the centuries. The Colcloughs occupied the abbey from the sixteenth century until the mid-twentieth.
Conservation works have included special measures to protect the local bat colonies. The abbey is set in a special area of conservation and is surrounded by woodland within which are walking trails. Not to be missed is the restored Colclough Walled Garden situated within the old estate.
Highlights

Gallery
Opening Times
Please note – We have been notified that there will be no electricity supply to the site on the 24 September 2024. As such access may be limited or prohibited due to health and safety concerns.
17 March – 5 November 2023
Site will close for the season on 5 November, last admission on this day will be 13:30.
Notice
Please note that a combined ticket giving admission to Tintern Abbey and Colclough Walled Garden can be purchased at Reception.
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Seasonal Opening Times
- 17 March- 31 May
Open daily 10:00 – 17:00
Last admission 16:15
- 01 June - 31 August
Open daily 10:00 – 17:30
Last admission 16:45
- 01 September- 05 November
Open daily 10:00 – 17:00
Last admission 16:15
Getting Here
16km south of New Ross off the R734 road or 29km from Wexford off the Wexford to Ballyhack road R733
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Facilities
- Bicycle Parking
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Exhibition
- Guided tours
- Picnic Area
- River Walk
- Toilets
- Walking trails
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Restrictions
- Appropriate footwear
- Assistance dogs only
- No climbing
- No mobile devices
- Uneven walkways
Resources
Social Guide
Download, print and read our social guide (PDF) about visiting Tintern Abbey. This will help first-time visitors, families and people with developmental and learning disabilities to prepare for a visit to Tintern Abbey.
Download the Social Guide