About
Cleeve Abbey offers an unusually complete view of monastic domestic life, with cloister buildings that still stand roofed and two storeys high. The refectory's angel roof, the painted chamber and the gatehouse reward close inspection, while the tiled floor of the earlier refectory survives beneath a purpose-built shelter. An exhibition and virtual tour explain the abbey's history, and family story bags encourage younger visitors to look for details around the buildings. Reviewers repeatedly praise the welcoming staff and recommend spending time with the interpretation rather than rushing between rooms. The grounds and ground floor are accessible to wheelchair users, with a touchscreen tour for areas reached only by stairs. Bring a picnic or use the shop's light refreshments; there is no full cafe. Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds, with assistance dogs allowed throughout the site.
ClosedSee all times
- Cleeve Abbey10:00 – 17:00
Opening times may change at short notice.
Current season Wednesday-Sunday and bank holidays. Hours shorten to 10am-4pm from 25 October; the calendar shows winter closure from 2 November. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Wheelchair access to grounds and ground floor, with ramps and a virtual tour for upper areas. Upper floors require stairs; disabled parking nearer admission is available by arrangement.
Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Pet dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds only; assistance dogs are welcome across the site.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Pet dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds only; assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Admission required; EH members free.
Dog walks in the surrounding area: Not confirmed. Dog access on surrounding routes was not separately verified in this brief official-source review.
PricingFree with English Heritage membershipEH memberFree entryNon-memberSee prices
Free entry with English Heritage membership
adult
Non-member prices
Adult£9.00
Pricing details
Standard-day walk-up admission without voluntary donation. Book by midnight the previous day for 15% off. Rates vary by season; check the official calendar. English Heritage members enter free; NT membership alone does not grant admission.
child
Non-member prices
Child (5-17)£4.50
Pricing details
Standard-day walk-up admission without voluntary donation. Book by midnight the previous day for 15% off. Rates vary by season; check the official calendar. English Heritage members enter free; NT membership alone does not grant admission. Under-fives enter free.
concession
Non-member prices
Concession£8.10
Pricing details
Standard-day walk-up admission without voluntary donation. Book by midnight the previous day for 15% off. Rates vary by season; check the official calendar. English Heritage members enter free; NT membership alone does not grant admission.
family
Non-member prices
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children)£13.60
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)£22.70
Pricing details
Standard-day walk-up admission without voluntary donation. Book by midnight the previous day for 15% off. Rates vary by season; check the official calendar. English Heritage members enter free; NT membership alone does not grant admission.
ParkingFree parkingFree for all visitors
No charge for anyone.
Parking details
Free visitor parking about 220m from admission. Disabled parking closer to the entrance is available through the gatehouse for suitable vehicles; contact the site for access arrangements.
Named visitor car park listing matched against the operator's parking and arrival instructions; the pin is the driving arrival point, with the rest of the visit on foot.
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