Egglestone Abbey

The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle. Remains include much of the 13thC church and a range of living quarters, with traces of their ingenious toilet drainage system.

Open daily 10.00 - 18.00

Bus: Arriva 79 Richmond - Barnard Castle; 75/6 Darlington - Barnard Castle (passes close to Darlington train station), then 1.5 miles.

1 mile south of Barnard Castle, on a minor road off B6277

On site parking
Picnic area
Guide dogs permitted

Free