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The AbbeyThe Abbey is open from the time of the first service until the end of evensong ( normally 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.). There are stewards on duty during the day who will happy to answer any questions you may have and guided tours can be arranged: Guides Group visits (01794) 513125 Fax 523806 Guided tours (01794) 513959 School visits (01794) 513125 Fax 523806 A school pack is available at £9.99
( Contact the webmaster or the Parish Office for further details. See "How to contact us". There is no charge but we encourage visitors to contribute to the upkeep of this lovely building. There are a number of car parks in Romsey and all of them are well sign posted as well as signposts directing you to the Abbey.
Where else to visitKing John's House King John's House, a Thirteenth century merchant's
house just a few yards away from the Abbey. It boasts early Fourteenth century
wall graffiti, original roof timbers and also serves as a town museum.
Broadlands, the former home of the late Earl Mountbatten of Burma and initial destination of the Prince and Princess of Wales on their honeymoon in 1981. The house and museum is open during the summer months only. Mottisfont Abbey, a National Trust property renowned for its rose garden and a room decorated by Whistler. Open from March until November, it is situated three miles to the North of Romsey. Full details of these and many other places of interest, concerts and attractions can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre which is in Church Street just opposite the Abbey (east end).(tel. 01794 512987) Guides Group visits (01794) 513125 Fax 523806 Guided tours (01794) 513959 School visits (01794) 513125 Fax 523806 A school pack is available at £9.99 For other sites to help you plan a trip to Romsey and the Abbey see our links page. |