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Jedburgh Abbey – Jedburgh Public Hall📷 Victuallers, CC BY-SA 4.0

Jedburgh Abbey

Jedburgh, United Kingdom

History

The roofless but nearly complete church of a 12th-century abbey in the centre of Jedburgh, on the A68 towards England.

Nearest town
Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.4769, -2.5545

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Jedburgh Camping & Caravan Club siteMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Jedburgh Abbey · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jedwater Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Jedburgh Abbey
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Riverside Park HawickMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Jedburgh Abbey
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Springwood Estate Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Jedburgh Abbey
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gibson Park Caravan Club SiteCampsite
    17 km from Jedburgh Abbey
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Victoria Park CampsiteCampsite
    20 km from Jedburgh Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Jedburgh Abbey?

Jedburgh Abbey is in Jedburgh, United Kingdom, at GPS 55.4769, -2.5545. It is about 16 km from Kelso.

Can you camp near Jedburgh Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Jedburgh Camping & Caravan Club site, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Jedburgh Abbey?

Jedburgh Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Scottish Borders: abbeys along the Tweed.

What is there to see near Jedburgh Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Scott’s View (15 km), Melrose Abbey (17 km), Traquair House (35 km) and Lindisfarne (Holy Island) (52 km).

When is the best time to visit Jedburgh Abbey?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)