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Newstead Abbey

636 Reviews
#1 of 3 things to do in Ravenshead
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Newstead Abbey Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead NG15 8GE, England
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“Mr P Severn”

Newstead Abbey is a stunning place to visit with amazing gardens and views. Would highly recommend... read more

Reviewed August 4, 2019
the7severns
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“Very lovely place”

A seriously lovely place. The charm and wealth of its heritage is breathtaking. Shame for the heavy... read more

Reviewed August 3, 2019
FranBoyle
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Lanarkshire
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Originally built in 1164 as an Augustinian priory, this became the ancestral home of poet Lord Byron.
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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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Newstead Abbey Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead NG15 8GE, England
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Reviewed August 4, 2019 via mobile
Mr P Severn

Newstead Abbey is a stunning place to visit with amazing gardens and views. Would highly recommend, for all ages. Use to play cricket there when I was young so brought back many good memories.

Date of experience: August 2019
1  Thank the7severns
Reviewed August 3, 2019
Very lovely place

A seriously lovely place. The charm and wealth of its heritage is breathtaking. Shame for the heavy rain. Could not visit the grounds or walk around the garden. Shame for the scaffolding too. It ruins the whole effect. Luckily it is only a temporary problem!

Date of experience: July 2019
1  Thank FranBoyle
Reviewed July 7, 2019 via mobile
Quiet walk

We love to come here just to have a walk round the Japanese Gardens. Beautiful. Waterfalls, little streams and ponds make this an idilic place. It is difficult for people with mobility issues though as due to its historic importance it can’t be changed. To...More

Date of experience: July 2019
1  Thank SmilerP
Reviewed July 3, 2019
Disappointing visit

Iv not been for a few years but it on my doorstep so I thought on this gorgeous day would have another look round.I have to say a bit of a disappointment to be honest.The garden seem to be very untidy and flowerbeds were full...More

Date of experience: July 2019
2  Thank Maids-Marian
Reviewed July 2, 2019 via mobile
Day visit

Great place gardens very scenic and dog friendly e events held on regular bases water falls looked amazing

Date of experience: July 2019
1  Thank Paul L
Reviewed June 30, 2019
Disappointing

Came for the David Severn exhibition and vintage fair. Exhibition was great but the vintage fair was a rip off at £10. Gardens in very poor condition. Other than the exhibition very disappointing.

Date of experience: June 2019
1  Thank Simon B
Reviewed June 17, 2019 via mobile
Evening Shakespeare

We've visited during the day and the gardens are a great place to wander around. This time we saw Macbeth in the open air theatre series around Nottingham. An enthusiastic production by the Three Inch Fools which included musical interludes and songs.

Date of experience: June 2019
1  Thank Charles_and_Susan
Reviewed June 9, 2019
Some highs, some lows

Family of four have often visited the grounds and gardens over the last 5 years. Children age 5 and 2. Usually We love wondering around the gardens, playing tag, chase, hid and seek, mini races etc. Usually We love the cafe with cakes and ice...More

Date of experience: June 2019
1  Thank Steph K
Reviewed May 31, 2019
Disappointed to see a gradually increasing neglect of the gardens.

Disappointing to see gardens continue to be neglected, now a shadow of their former glorious self. The once magnificent rose gardens (where are they?), Azalea garden and main herbaceous border are no longer the breathtaking treat which impels a return. Many of the formal beds...More

Date of experience: May 2019
4  Thank wenhortus
Reviewed May 31, 2019
Good for an afternoon’s visit

We drove up to the entrance seeing the price at £6 for a car. The lady had to come out of her box on the other side of the road and when we said we were going to pay by card had to go back,...More

Date of experience: May 2019
3  Thank PBPG
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Response from Maids-Marian | Reviewed this property |
I have never seen any or anything to say horses have been round as in Horse manure or seen horses.Perhaps because they are public gardens highly unlikely.But it would be worth contacting them to make sure this is the case.
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Carole W
March 21, 2019|
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Response from bluetwo47 | Reviewed this property |
Dog friendly. When you walk into the gardens - dogs must be on a lead. In the grounds near the car park & cricket ground areas outside the gardens dogs can be off the lead. Cafe does not allow dogs inside.
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Carole W
March 21, 2019|
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Response from Andy B | Reviewed this property |
Yes, and a wonderful place yo walk round. There are alot of birds so keeping you dog on a lead is a good idea.
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