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Rushen Abbey

Mill Road
Ballasalla
Isle Of Man
Isle Of Man
IM9 3DB

Abbey / Priory

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Ballasalla

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Situated on Mill Road in Ballasalla.

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Provider Features

  • Indoor Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking available
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Leisure Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site - Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.

Payment Methods

  • Accepts major credit and debit cards
  • Approx length of visit - 2 hours.
  • Can be packages by 3rd parties
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Accept coach parties
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Event Venue
  • Group Friendly
  • Licenced for civil marriages
  • Toilets
  • TT & Biker Friendly

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

Opening Times

2017 (1 Apr 2016 - 29 Oct 2017)

* 10am - 4pm

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Jakki P
      Leicestershire, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Interesting place to visit and lots to get the young ones to buy into it
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 18th October 2017
      We did the Silverglen walks, one of which took us to Rushen Abbey. If you are National Trust members it is free to get in. (I would say: if you have to pay, it's a bit pricey) We visited in October... Read full review
    • GlyderFawr
      Kent, UK
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Engaging and quiet
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 15th October 2017
      Buy a £20 Heritage pass and save yourself money. To see each heritage attraction on the Island is between £6 - £10. It takes between half an hour and two hours to see each attraction, you'll soon... Read full review
    • SuzygirlMacclesfield
      Macclesfield, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Peaceful, and interesting
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 7th October 2017
      We went on a Monday morning in term time, so very quiet. Interesting and informative indoor trail leading to a model of the abbey pre Henry VIII. Outside, not easy to work out where the buildings... Read full review
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