About Rushen Abbey
Explore the historic ruins of this medieval monastery on Mill Street, where families can enjoy a picnic in the grounds or grab a bite at the onsite restaurant while discovering centuries of island heritage.
What's nearby
- The Abbey Restaurant next door
- Ballasalla Village Hall 150m away
- Ballasalla Stores 200m away
- The Whitestone Inn 250m away
- Monks' Bridge 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We had a good time touring the Rushen Abbey. So much to see and to learn. The garden tour, with a large variety of blossoming flowers to see, was a real bonus.
· via Google
I took my daughter today to Rushen Abbey have been few times before but was surprised to see the volunteers are now doing tea and coffees for visitors..There's a corner of the heritage centre where you can sit have ice-creams.. Had a lovely walk round the gardens we seen herbs and some very beautiful plants ...You can sit have a picnic and enjoy this stunning scenery and go round the priory, learn all about the monks and how hard life was for them in 1537 .
· via Google
My mother loves this place so she bought us along whilst we were visiting, we spent an hour here then headed to silver Dale next door. The Abbey wasn't really for me and I love history, I just didn't get that vibe from it. The kids had no interest at all although they did like the little games barn outside in the grounds and other games on route. My favourite part though was the gardens, the wildflower garden was beautiful and we saw a huge dragon fly over the pond! The gardens are a beautiful picnic spot
· via Google
Tucked away behind the trees lies this historic attraction, full of interactive and fun installations that make for a very informative and fun learning experience. There's plenty to see here and lots to keep all ages interested.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Mill Road Ballasalla, IM9 3DB Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (201 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Ballasalla