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Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse - open day

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse, Hollow Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DH

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

A rare opportunity to view the interior of the medieval gatehouse, one of the last remnants of the old Benedictine abbey of Ramsey. The rich panelling, blank tracery and ornamental cornices reveal how wealthy the abbey was in its heyday.

Discover the inside of the old gatehouse, including the 13th century Purbeck marble effigy of a layman (believed by many to be the founder, Ailwyn). Talk to our enthusiastic volunteers about the history of the Abbey in Ramsey, its importance in the town and the Fens, and read the clues in the remains.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
11am - 4pm

Location & directions

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse, Hollow Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DH

Contact on day:
Houghton Mill
Telephone number:
+441480301494

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please note, the door into the Gatehouse is very narrow, and not accessible for wheelchairs

Additional information

Toilets are available in the church nearby, or in town The car parking is general Ramsey street parking

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