Valle Crucis Abbey
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Overview
Set in a deep, narrow valley, the abbey was founded for the Cistercians in 1201 by Madog ap Gruffydd. Substantial remains of the church can be seen, and some beautifully carved grave slabs have been found. There is a small exhibition on the Cistercian monks and the abbey. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open 31 Mar-30 Jul, daily 10-5; 31 Jul-5 Nov, Wed-Sun (Mon-Tue open but unstaffed) 10-5; 6 Nov-30 Mar, daily 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
The north-east Wales county of Denbighshire shares a name – though not the same borders – with one of Wales’s thirteen historic counties. It includes the seaside holiday towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn; the medieval county town of Denbigh; and the tiny cathedral town of St Asaph.
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