Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Newbattle Abbey
In or near Danderhall.
Newbattle Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newbattle Abbey is a cathedral in scotland central, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1101. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Official information
Dalkeith Museum showcases the rich history and heritage of Dalkeith through various exhibitions, including displays on local industry, crime, and wartime contributions. The museum is housed in the restored Dalkeith Corn Exchange, providing a welcoming space for visitors to explore the town's past.
From the Wikipedia article
Newbattle Abbey was a Cistercian monastery near the village of Newbattle in Midlothian, Scotland, which subsequently became a stately home and then an educational institution.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.8919, -3.0668
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 2AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Phone
- 0131 663 4683
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.30am–3.30pm; also open Saturdays from 4th July
- Official site
- dalkeithhistorysociety.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q604291 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newbattle Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbattle Abbey?
- Newbattle Abbey is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 2AH).
- What is Newbattle Abbey?
- Newbattle Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newbattle Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 2AH.
- When was Newbattle Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- How do I get to Newbattle Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 2AH.