Jerpoint Abbey

Contact Details

Address: Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Telephone No: +353 56 772 4623
Fax No: +353 56 775 4003
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie

Opening Hours

Early March - 31 May: Daily 10.00 - 17.00

June - Mid Sept: Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Mid Sept - 31 Oct: Daily 10.00 - 17.00
Nov - Start Dec: Daily 10.00 - 16.00

Dec - Mar: Pre-booked tours only.

Closed for the Christmas period.

Average Length of Visit: 1 hour

Admission Fees

E Adult: �3.00 Sen/Group: �2.00 Child/Student: �1.00 Family: �8.00

Facilities

Exhibition, toilets, including disabled toilets, car / coach park

Restaurants/Tearooms: None

An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates from this period. In the transept chapels the visitor can see 13th to 16th century tomb sculpture. The tower and cloister date from the 15th century. The chief delight of the Abbey is the sculptured cloister arcade with unique carvings. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition. Access for visitors with disabilities. Guided tours available.

Location: 2.5km south west from Thomastown on the N9

Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111

Guided Tours:
Maximum number: 50 - 55
Duration: 45 minutes

Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above

Photography / Video allowed: Yes

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