Attractions near Jedburgh Abbey

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Jedburgh Abbey

Jedburgh, Borders Region TD8 6JQ - Scotland, UK

Jedburgh Abbey, on the north bank of Jed Water, was founded as a priory by King David I in 1138 on the site of an earlier church dating as far back as at least 830 AD. By 1154, it had...

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Attractions near Jedburgh Abbey

A selection of attractions close to Jedburgh Abbey:

Harestanes Visitor Centre (< 1 Mile)

Discover the best of the Borders through Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre’s events, activities, exhibitions and countryside walks. We offer a great day out for...

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Mary Queen of Scots' Centre (< 1 Mile)

Set in the heart of Jedburgh, just a short walk from Jedburgh Abbey, this 16th Century fortifed house sits in a garden of pear trees...

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Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum (< 1 Mile)

Open from Easter to October, the Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum re-lives the harsh realities of prison life in the 19th Century. The displays in...

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Jedforest Deer & Farm Park (6.4 Miles)

Jedforest Deer & Farm Park is home to some magnificent deer herds and rare breeds of sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, poultry and ducks. Nestling...

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Dryburgh Abbey (11.9 Miles)

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border abbeys, Dryburgh Abbey can be found just north of the village of St. Boswells, a short drive...

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Roman Heritage Centre (14.4 Miles)

This museum includes of a series of illustrated panels and modern artefact display cases, aerial photographs, artists’ drawings, models, maps, a blacksmith’s workshop, a Roman...

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Hermitage Castle (14.4 Miles)

This vast, eerie castle dating from the end of the 1300s is set in a lonely spot beside beautiful Hermitage Water, and has a history...

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Drumlanrig’s Tower Visitor Centre (14.4 Miles)

Drumlanrig’s Tower Visitor Centre is a beautifully resotred building using period rooms, costume figures and audiovisuals to interpret the turbulent history of Hawick and the...

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Hawick Museum & Scott Gallery (14.4 Miles)

Set in the award-winning Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick Museum explores local themes, natural sciences, militaria and the history of Hawick’s world famous knitwear industry through...

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Kelso Town Hall (14.5 Miles)

Kelso Town Hall stands in Kelso Square and was built in 1816 by public subscription to replace the old Tolbooth. It is built in...

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Floors Castle & Gardens (14.7 Miles)

Floors Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Floors is steeped in history and filled to the brim with fine works of art,...

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Teviot Game Fare Smokery (14.7 Miles)

Located in an 18th century coaching inn, Teviot Game Fare Smokery is popular with lovers of quality food who value the dedication that goes into...

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Smailholm Tower (14.7 Miles)

Set high on a rocky outcrop, this well-preserved 15th Century tower house is managed by Historic Scotland and contains an interesting exhibition of Walter Scott-themed...

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Melrose Abbey (16.5 Miles)

The 14th to 16th Century remains of Melrose Abbey (4 miles down river from the original site of the abbey) are uniquely elegant. Some of...

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Halliwell's House Museum (17.8 Miles)

Displays at Halliwell’s House Museum re-create the building’s former role as a home and ironmongers shop whilst the Robson Gallery hosts an exciting programme of...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)