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Tintern Abbey - Anyone Been ?

  • 03-08-2012 11:01AM
    #1
    vicwatson
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    Thoughts?


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  • #2
    RadioRetro
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    It's burnt. The reception area and coffee shop are no more and are roped off after a suspected arson attack. Entry to the abbey is now free for the foreseeable future until the gutted parts are rebuilt. Still €3 to get into the restored walled garden behind though (longish walk involved to get to it).


  • #3
    Archeron
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    RadioRetro wrote: »
    It's burnt. The reception area and coffee shop are no more and are roped off after a suspected arson attack. Entry to the abbey is now free for the foreseeable future until the gutted parts are rebuilt. Still €3 to get into the restored walled garden behind though (longish walk involved to get to it).

    Really?? Wow, thats unbelieveable. I was there about two years ago and the main building was being refurbed, cant believe it was burnt down.

    At the time, I thought it was a pretty cool place, albeit not very much there. shame to hear this.


  • #4
    vicwatson
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    RadioRetro wrote: »
    It's burnt. The reception area and coffee shop are no more and are roped off after a suspected arson attack. Entry to the abbey is now free for the foreseeable future until the gutted parts are rebuilt. Still €3 to get into the restored walled garden behind though (longish walk involved to get to it).


    Whoooo

    I was there the other day and only learned about the fire in the cafe/reception, it was 2 weeks ago and it was due to Robbery and Arson (assholes that did this, what's the point to this mindless vandalism, grrrr). I got in complimentary as it was National Heritage Day and didn't realise it was free for the foreseeable.

    I thought it was a great tour and well worth the trip, the guide was great and gave us great information. Well worth the spin, highly recommended.


  • #5
    byhookorbycrook
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    Ah no, ffs!!Still worth a visit though.


  • #6
    allthedoyles
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    Hav'nt been there since the fire , but that would not put us off........well worth a visit , .

    Great walk and we bought an annual ticket to the walled gardens for a tenner .... family of 4 .

    Even if its raining , you would get great shelter from the trees along its walkways


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  • #7
    RadioRetro
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    New Ross Standard article on the fire.


  • #8
    Rippy
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    Was there a couple of weeks ago. Well worth a visit. The restored bits you can get in to are interesting , some great craftsmanship going into the restoration. Didn't make it in to the walled garden, but the rest of the grounds, forest walks etc are lovely.
    Combined with a trip down to nearby Hook Lighthouse, a grand day out!


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