Beyond Brighton
Netley Abbey
English Heritage
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Image courtesy of © Geni · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Netley Abbey
Netley Abbey stands close to Southampton Water, a few miles south-east of the city. It is the most complete surviving abbey built by Cistercian monks in southern England: almost all the walls of its thirteenth-century church still stand, with many of the monastic buildings around it.
Why it's on our list
- Cistercian
- Thirteenth century
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Netley Abbey before you go.