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Jedburgh Abbey

Castle & Historic Landmark · Scottish Borders, Scotland · Abbey Bridge End, Jedburgh, TD8 6JQ

Jedburgh Abbey is a castle & historic landmark in Scottish Borders, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £7.50–£8.50 · Child £4.50–£5 · Family £21.50
Checked on the Historic Environment Scotland page: adult £7.50 online / £8.50 walk-up, child (7-15) £4.50 / £5.00. Family (2 adults, 2 children) £21.50 / £24.50; (2 adults, 3 children) £25.50 / £29.
Opening times1 Apr-30 Sep daily 9.30am-5pm; 1 Oct-31 Mar daily 10am-4pm (24 Dec to 2pm); closed 25-26 Dec and 1-2 Jan.
Best time to goDry days.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
All ages.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
ParkingPublic car park 100m from the abbey.
FoodNo café: picnic benches in the cloister and orchard, and a shop; cafés in Jedburgh.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsImpressive abbey ruin with a visitor centre, run by Historic Environment Scotland.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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