It's unbelievable that these ruins are still here to explore but sad that the abbey was left to ruin under Henry VIII's dissolutions. Still, it's an experience to try and imagine all the history that happened here, including the meeting of the barons who would stand up for rights against King John with the result being the Magna Carta.

This place was very peaceful and magical. We visited on a rainy day and I had a nice time exploring the ruins with my family.

Great location to have tea after looking in and around the shops in Bury! Make sure to see the birds and have some ice cream!

Although it is in ruins, it is kept to a very high standard. The Abbey gardens which ajoin it are very well kept also.

This place is amazing it has somthing to delight everyone. Fromthe youngest in the imaginative, clean play area complete with working hand pump to make your own river. Flower gardens that are stunning, rolling lawns perfect for a picnic on a nice day, a coffee shop ahich sells the Best ice creams, and the historical architecture with good information notices.... More

our grandchilden love it and so do my husband and i. the gardens are pretty,it is always a treat to wander round. we have been going for some years.

We love to pack a picnic and spend it in the park here. There is a small car park just outside the gates of the Abbey and there are nice public restrooms facilities and even an ice cream shop if you follow the path to the left after you enter the main Abbey gates. The ruins are quite large but... More

These ruins have been here for centuries. Take a walk around the pleasant gardens and take a look at them. Nice to sit on a bench and enjoy the sun in the summer, also good play area in the park where the ruins are so there is something for kids too. Plus large bits of open grass to kick a... More

How could they build so big back then - marvel at the size of the Abbey Church, and how a passed council could agree to build a tarmac tennis court on such a beautiful site, within the Abbey (incredible crass decision) oh and it's free!