Titchfield Abbey

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.

An extraordinary place! Great for families, excellent for walks, picnics, exploring etc. On site parking costs £2 (for non-English Heritage members) Wonderful for fans of historical architecture. The mosiac floor tiles and ornate fireplaces, a particular highlight.

Impressive free to visit ruin. Although note it costs £2 to park for non-English Heritage stickered cars.Originally a monastery, that was then taken over & converted into a manor house.While the structure is roofless & without floors, parts still stand to original 3rd storey roof height. While other original ancillary building walls locations are picked out by gravel cuttings or only have partial height walls remaining

Lovely old ruin. 2 pound to park which you pay by text. The weather was bogging which added to the effect of the Abbey! Great place for a little wander and picnic.

Striking ruins of a Premonstratensian abbey that was converted into a mansion in the Tudor period. Parking is £2 (free for English Heritage members) and there's no additional charge for visiting.There are information boards around the site explaining more about the building and its history. The preserved patterned floor tiles are some of the best I've seen. Not a huge site so no other facilities, but Portsmouth isn't far away.They abbey is dog friendly and open between 10:00 and 17:00 been April and September, and closes at 16:00 between October and March. On site parking is accessed by the track from Mill Lane. Take care when entering or leaving at the entrance gate is narrow.If you enjoyed this, Netley Abbey nearby is also worth a visit, and Cowdray Ruins at Midhurst look very similar though weren't accessible up close.

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.

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.

Visited Titchfield Abbey today and had a remarkable experience exploring the captivating ruins. The site is free to enter, and the well-preserved remnants offer a glimpse into centuries of history. Informative signs dotted throughout provide a clear narrative of the abbey's past, making it an educational and enriching visit.While the signage expertly covers the overall history of Titchfield Abbey, I couldn't help but yearn for more explicit details regarding Thomas Wriothesley's acquisition of the abbey and his influential connections to Henry VIII. A deeper dive into the transition period when England was on the cusp of becoming a Protestant nation would enhance the visitor's understanding of the site's significance.Nonetheless, the visit was thoroughly enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a fascinating journey through time.

An event that I will never forget... oh my word was the Abbey stunning! Thoroughly recommend Titchfield theatre orchestra live at this wonderful setting.

This is indeed a very beautiful place. There are many details to appreciate.