St Dogmaels Abbey and Coach House (Cadw)Historic SiteFounded in 1120 on the site of an earlier pre-Norman church, St Dogmael’s status as a religious centre can be seen in extensive ruins which span four centuries of monastic life. Elements of the church and cloister are 12th century in origin, while the tall west and north walls of the nave are 13th century. There’s a fine north doorway with 14th-century decoration and a north transept, built in the Tudor period.
The abbey’s restored Coach House is now home to a museum and visitor centre that sheds light on several centuries of Christian life via artefacts that take you on a journey through time. There’s also an impressive computer-generated reconstruction of the abbey at its 15th-century peak.St DogmaelsCardiganSA43 3DXUnited Kingdom52.080244480099-4.679875373840http://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=1123628
St Dogmaels Abbey and Coach House (Cadw)
Historic Site, free entry
St Dogmaels Abbey
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Details
Founded in 1120 on the site of an earlier pre-Norman church, St Dogmael’s status as a religious centre can be seen in extensive ruins which span four centuries of monastic life. Elements of the church and cloister are 12th century in origin, while the tall west and north walls of the nave are 13th century. There’s a fine north doorway with 14th-century decoration and a north transept, built in the Tudor period.
The abbey’s restored Coach House is now home to a museum and visitor centre that sheds light on several centuries of Christian life via artefacts that take you on a journey through time. There’s also an impressive computer-generated reconstruction of the abbey at its 15th-century peak.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Prices
Free entry
Admission is free to the Abbey and Coach House but there is a nominal charge for entry into the ‘stones’ collection.
Map reference: SN 164458 Lat: 52.08024 Long: -4.67988
At the junction of the A487 & the A478 just south of Cardigan, take the B4546 to St Dogmaels; the Abbey is signed to the left in the village. Bus: Richards Brothers to/from Cardigan, services 407 and 405 (Poppit Rocket). Bike: NCN Route No.82
St Dogmaels Abbey and Coach House (Cadw)
St Dogmaels Abbey and Coach House (Cadw)
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Local Accommodation
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Gift shop
On-site catering
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
