Abbeys & priories Β· South West England
Fonthill Abbey
In or near Fonthill Gifford.
Fonthill Abbey β a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Stephen Richards β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury Β· 2.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fonthill Abbey is a abbey located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fonthill Abbey is an abbey located in South-East England. Notable for its picturesque ruins, it was designed by architect Henry Goodridge in the early 19th century and is a prominent example of the Gothic Revival style.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0762, -2.1128
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Fonthill Gifford
- Postcode
- SP3 6QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury β 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/121515803 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Hinkley Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 0.4 km

Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.1 km

Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.2 km
Fonthill Gifford
Towns & cities Β· 1.3 km

Fonthill Lake
Natural landmarks Β· 1.6 km

Tisbury Swimming Pool
Lidos & outdoor pools Β· 2.2 km

Bridge Across Fonthill Lake
Historic bridges Β· 2.3 km

St Leonard's Church, Berwick St Leonard
Historic churches Β· 2.4 km

The Lamb
Hotels Β· 2.4 km

Hindon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 2.5 km
Tisbury
Towns & cities Β· 2.5 km

Hatch
Villages Β· 2.5 km
Nearby
Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Hinkley Hill
Hinkley Hill β mountain in england south east. Elevation: 229 m.
Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill β mountain in england south east. Elevation: 240 m.
Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill β a hill or mountain in england south east.
Towns & cities Β· South West England
Fonthill Gifford
Fonthill Gifford β village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· South West England
Fonthill Lake
Fonthill Lake β lake in Wiltshire, England, UK.
π· 5Lidos & outdoor pools Β· South West England
Tisbury Swimming Pool
Tisbury Swimming Pool β a lido in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Fonthill Abbey
Places to stay
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The Royal Oak
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Campsites Β· South West England
Marshwood Farm Camping
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Hotels Β· South West England
Royal Chase Hotel
Royal Chase Hotel β a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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The Benett Arms
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
Fox And Hounds Public House
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fonthill Abbey?
- Fonthill Abbey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 6QR), in the parish of Fonthill Gifford.
- What is Fonthill Abbey?
- Fonthill Abbey β a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fonthill Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 6QR.
- Is Fonthill Abbey a protected site?
- Yes β Fonthill Abbey is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fonthill Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 6QR.