St Dogmaels Abbey — Local services in St. Dogmaels

I am biased because I grew up in the village...St Dogmaels Abbey forms the central heart of the quiet village of St Dogmaels on the border of Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. The Abbey was destroyed by Thomas Cromwell in the 16th Century, but has its origins as far back in the 12th Century as the Tironian monks founded a haven of tranquility and learning. At its heyday it would have been one of the largest buildings in the area. The nearby working watermill (Y Felin - where I had my first holiday / weekend job) can be dated back to this time and is a must-stop for the finest stoneground flour. Nowadays it is possible to visit the abbey ruins and enjoy the view. Many of the houses in the village were built using stones from the abbey. During the early part of August it hosts the open air Shakespeare plays - a different play each year has been staged since the late eighties. It forms one of the most impressive stage backdrops in the country. After a visit you can visit the newly refurbished Coach House which offers sandwiches and cakes, as well as a...

St Dogmaels Abbey is beautiful. Set overlooking the start of the river Teifi estuary. It is the only Tironian Abbey in Wales or England, there are some in Scotland !. There are information boards explaining the the history and layout.

There is small carpark below the abbey, but beware as there is also a produce market there on a Tuesday 09:00 to 13:00 and the carpark closes from 2pm Monday to accommodate it.

The Abbey is set at the top of a reasonably sloped grass site, not suited to wheelchair users or someone with limited mobility. Dogs are allowed on site, on leads only. There is a cafe on site but was not open...

Historic site of abbey and St. Thomas church. Well worth a visit is in the area. Visiting is very easy. A487 and then B4546 to the Abbey There is limited parking at the site. (52.08084819413824, -4.679396371342211) and this is not always available especially on Tuesdays when it is the venue for the local market. but a better bet is at the town parking (52.08178485298606, -4.677090769613847) and it is just a short 200 m walk to the Abbey. There is a great cafe and also museum...