Stoneleigh Abbey
ENTRY
from £2
WHERE
Kenilworth
What it’s like
A guided hour inside a historic abbey house, then parkland walks to wear the kids out afterwards.
The house itself is the bit worth the extra money. You can't just wander round it on your own, you have to go on a guided tour, which runs on the hour at 11, 12 and 2 without booking ahead. That's an hour indoors, so you'll want the parkland afterwards to let the kids stretch their legs properly, and the Repton Walks are there for that, though they lock up at 4pm on a Thursday which catches some people out.
Grounds entry alone is £8 for an adult and £2 for a child, which gets you the tearoom and the walking routes. Add the house tour and it jumps to £16 and £5.50, doubling the adult price for that one hour indoors. There's an annual family pass at £55 for two adults and two children if you think you'll be back.
It's closed Fridays and Saturdays for private events, which is an odd one to plan round if weekends are your only free days. Picnics aren't allowed on the grounds, so food means the Vaulted Hall Tearoom, and you'll need a grounds ticket to get in there anyway. Parking's free on site, and there's baby changing in the tearoom toilets.
Last admission is 4pm and they open 10 to 5, Sunday to Thursday. Tours can't be booked in advance, so if you want one, turn up in good time and ask, though calling ahead to check availability is what they suggest.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- Last Admission: 16:00
- Booking
- Tea room booking recommended. Tours run at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm without advance booking
- Parking
- Free on-site parking with disabled parking available
- Picnics
- Not allowed on the Abbey grounds
- Closed Fridays and Saturdays for private events
- Repton Walks lock at 4pm on Thursdays
- Tours can't be pre-booked, so turn up early or call ahead to check availability
- An annual family grounds pass is £55 for two adults and two children
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8 for an adult and £2 for a child just for the grounds. Add a guided house tour and it's £16 and £5.50.
Do we need to book?
No booking needed for grounds or house tours, though it's worth calling ahead to check a tour slot is available. You only need to book if you're using the tearoom.
What are the tour times?
Guided house tours run at 11am, 12 noon and 2pm. Each tour takes about an hour.
Is it open every day?
It's closed Fridays and Saturdays for private events. Otherwise it's open Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm, with last admission at 4pm.
Can we bring a picnic?
Picnics aren't allowed on the grounds. Food and drink is sold in the Vaulted Hall Tearoom instead.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking with disabled spaces available.
Can we just visit the house without doing a tour?
The house is only accessible by guided tour, and you'll need a grounds ticket on top of the tour ticket.
Are there baby changing facilities?
In the toilets at the Vaulted Hall Tearoom.
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