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About Egglestone Abbey

Egglestone Abbey

The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons' (a Roman Catholic religious order), picturesquely set above a scenic bend in the River Tees. Remains include much of the 13th century church and a range of living quarters, with traces of their ingenious toilet drainage system! Plenty of historical atmosphere to get the smalls' imaginations going but to be honest not so much in the way of deeper educational elements, so not so good if you're hoping for secret schooling, which is one of the reasons it's free!

Great for exploring with small ones though, or for older kids who draw or are into photography. There's a tea room at the Abbey, dogs on leads are allowed so long as you've all stocked up with baggies and there are people loos provided in the tea room.

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Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm

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Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9TN
England

Tel: 0870 333 1181

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