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Combermere Abbey, originally a Cistercian Monastery dating from 1133, was most recently remodeled in 1820 as a Gothic house. Home to the Cotton (Combermere) and Crossley families, it is still a private family house and operates a series of interconnected businesses in its restored historic buildings. The general public is welcomed for specific events and tour dates and holiday guests and wedding parties can use the 5* accommodation available.
Access: please be aware that the house is only partially accessible for wheelchairs. The most important room in the house is on the First Floor, and it is not possible to accommodate visitors with severe mobility problems. For visitors with hearing or sight impairments, please inform us in advance and we can adjust the tour to accommodate you where possible.
2011 Guided Tours:
Individuals: on March 22nd and May 26th on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoonson Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons at noon, 2 & 4pm. These must be pre-booked. Please call the Estate Office on 01948 662880 to book. Tours last approx. 1 hour and cost £5 per adult and £3 for under 16’s.
Groups (Min 20 – Max 50 people): These tours are arranged between April and October and must be booked in advance for either a morning or afternoon on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday subject to prior arrangement with the Estate Office (Tel: 01948 662880). Tour lasts approximately 3 hours and includes the Abbey and Walled Gardens and refreshments served in The Glasshouse. Price £10 per person.
Please note we do not permit photography. Please observe the minimum number required.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
Film and Advertising Location
Combermere Abbey, its related historic buildings and gardens are a location scout's dream. Photographic opportunities abound in the buildings' interior and exterior spaces. The stunning 1000 acre parkland and large mere offer unparalleled opportunities for film and advertising shoots and have been used on a number of previous occasions. Accommodation and catering offered.
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Bluebell Open Day: 25th April 2010 - A fabulous open afternoon to see the breathtaking display of bluebells in the ancient woodlands on the estate.
Bluebell Walks: April 19 – May 14. New this year is the opportunity for walking groups of 20+ to have a guided midweek walk through the bluebells
For more information please call 01948 662880 or email: estate@combermereabbey.co.uk | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | Yes | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | No | | Dinner | No |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Sarah Callander Beckett/Heather Linney | | Address: | | Combermere Abbey | | Town: | | Whitchurch | | County: | | Shropshire | | Postcode: | | SY13 4AJ | | Phone: | | 01948 662880 | | Email: | | estate@combermereabbey.co.uk |
Civil Ceremonies:
The Glasshouse at Combermere Abbey is licensed for civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and naming ceremonies. A beautifully restored 19th century glasshouse with 180 degree views set at the apex of the large walled gardens. Surrounded by the only Fruit Tree Maze in the world, it holds between 4 - 120 for the ceremony and stand up receptions all year round. Intimate winter weddings of up to 60 with a wedding breakfast can be accommodated in January and February.
Wedding Receptions:
The stunning Walled Garden Pavilion sits in the adjacent walled garden, and holds up to 150. It has a reception area, static bar, toilets and catering facilities, lighting, dance floor and is fully lined and carpeted. It is not available in January and February.
Wedding accommodation is available for family and friends in the 5* luxury Combermere Abbey Cottages. Sleeps up to 27 persons. Special inclusive package available for 2 night min. stays. Private Gothic cottage available for wedding night.
Business Events and Celebrations
The Glasshouse and Walled Garden Pavilion is available for company events, training and development sessions and all forms of celebration. For information please contact The Event Sales Manager on 01948 871662 or events@combermereabbey.co.uk
Accommodation Type: Holiday Cottage
There are 7 award-winning self-catering cottages on the Combermere Estate, all graded 5*. Six of our cottages, sleeping between 4 and 6 persons,have been skillfully integrated into a Grade 2* stable block built in 1837, which was restored and converted in 1993. We also have Stone Lodge, a charming Gothic lodge which sits at the perimeter of the estate, and has its own private car parking, terrace and damson orchard! For the comfort of all guests Combermere operate a NO SMOKING policy in all cottages.
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