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The Great Britain Guide

Abbeys & priories Β· South West England

Fonthill Abbey

In or near Fonthill Gifford.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Fonthill Abbey β€” a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Old Fonthill Abbey, Fonthill Gifford - geograph.org.uk - 8156048

Stephen Richards β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 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

Other places nearby

Nearby

Spring flowers in the mist at Fonthill Abbey Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8267384πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Hinkley Hill

Hinkley Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 229 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 240 m.

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Entering the woods surrounding Beacon Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6404341πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Fonthill GiffordπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Fonthill Gifford

Fonthill Gifford β€” village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— fonthillgifford.org.uk
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Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Fonthill Lake

Fonthill Lake β€” lake in Wiltshire, England, UK.

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Lidos & outdoor pools Β· South West England

Tisbury Swimming Pool

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Where to eat & stay near Fonthill Abbey

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· South West England

The Lamb

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Campsites Β· South West England

Martha's Down

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B&Bs Β· South West England

The Royal Oak

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Campsites Β· South West England

Bush Farm Bison Centre

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β†— bisonfarm.co.uk
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Campsites Β· South West England

Marshwood Farm Camping

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Hotels Β· South West England

Royal Chase Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

Pond at Semley Green - geograph.org.uk - 5666090πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Benett Arms

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

Talbot Inn

Talbot Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Mitre Inn

The Mitre Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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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

The Bath Arms

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β†— batharmsinn.com

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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.