Titchfield Abbey

We walked from Titchfield recreation ground to the Abbey.
It wasn't very busy a couple of families enjoying picnics and several other people just looking around it.
There is free parking.
Really nice place to visit for all ages and we will be taking the children next time.

This was a difficult place to find as there weren’t any road signs. Titchfield Abbey is opposite a pub, there is a narrow entrance going uphill on a stony ground. Your vehicle can be parked on the grounds but you will have to pay £2 via text. Titchfield Abbey was first built in the 13th century. It was a monastery that was converted to a mansion. The building is quite stunning and a great place to have a picnic.

A warm spring day.
No crowd... barely anyone - I counted 3 others, that included an individual working there!

Even for a relative philistine - with the attendant lack of knowledge - this was an interesting 'ruin'. The lives the property had been part of were almost palpable, whilst the tiles were remarkable.

No café
No toilets
No shop
No charge (tho a £2 car parking fee is advised)
Wheelchairs could certainly be used on the flat(ish) grass and path

There is a pub directly opposite the entrance

Stunning building which due to its history now sits as a ruin, but has been as well preserved as possible thanks to English Heritage. Its free to walk around but £2 parking is asked for if you're not English Heritage members. I think you'd struggle to spend a long time here, but definitely worth a look if you're in the area.

Another abbey ruins, with a lot of information around the sides. Can be accessible by bikes as it is quite close to the train station. It's also free of charge but there is an opening and closing time.

On our Road Trip through England, Wales and Scotland we focused on Castles, Abbeys and walks.
The Titchfield Abbey we've visited on our first full day here in England.
It was a hot summer day. A monday. And only really a handful people on site. Which is surprising, because these are beautiful remains of a former abbey and mansion. It's almost still fully complete even.
There's no entrance fee. And even parking is free if you're a member of the EH. If not it's 2 pounds only.

The building is very impressive. Built in the 13th Century it was first in the hand of monks. Then it changed hands under Henry VIII. And was turned into a Tudor mansion.

It's quite a sight to behold. And you can walk around the whole site. But as usual: Be respectful, don't climb around and pick up your litter and after your dog (which are allowed here on the site).

A very good start for this year's Road Trip. A great place to visit. And there are even one or two lunch options around, if you feel hungry after your visit.

Amazing English heritage site to visit. The main entrance to the Abby is in amazing shape. Loved walking through the main door. Picnic bench’s are around so you can enjoy lunch and there is a pub across the road There is parking available, it costs £2 and you have to text a number with your car reg. there is a sign with the info on.

A lovely atmospheric place to visit when it is quite. There plaques in the ground describe the history of the building. Some nice old mosiac tile floor a smallest plea though if you have dogs then please pick up the dog poo and take it with you! This was the only drawback otherwise nice photo opportunity's await.