At a glance

Opening times

From April to September the abbey is open daily 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Sunday opening from 1:00 PM. The October to March pattern is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Sunday and Monday.

Tickets

Free to visit; donations welcome.

Entry type

Free entry, donations welcome

Address

St Margaret Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7PE

Parking and access

There is no visitor car park, so expect on-street parking about 100 metres away.

Visit length

60-90 minutes

Last entry

Last entry is 4:00 PM from April to September, or 3:15 PM in the October to March pattern.

Parking Step-free access On-street Parking Nearby

Why visit

It gives families a high-importance royal site without the cost or time commitment of a larger ticketed attraction.

Access

The nave has three steep steps unless level access is arranged in advance, and the church can vary around services or events.

Toilets

Nearest standard, adapted, and Changing Places toilets are at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, about 100 metres away.

Plan your visit

Visit and directions