Newenham Abbey Historical Site
Ruined medieval Cistercian abbey in Devon
Ruins of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Devon, Newenham Abbey offer stone remains and countryside walks; visitors come for history, quiet trails and local heritage interpretation.
Newenham Abbey at a Glance#
How to Get to Newenham Abbey#
Newenham Abbey is accessed by local country lanes off the A38 corridor. The site is a short drive from nearby towns; parking is typically informal. Walking from a local village is common and delightful in fair weather.
Tips for Visiting Newenham Abbey#
- Bring a good torch if visiting at dusk-the abbey ruins have uneven stone paths and mossed steps.
- Look for carved mason's marks and the layout of cloister gardens-small details reveal medieval building logic.
Best Time to Visit Newenham Abbey#
Milder months are preferred for exploring abbey ruins and the surrounding pastoral landscape.
Spring-Autumn
April-October · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Pleasant conditions for walking among ruins and in the surrounding countryside.
Winter
November-March · 0-8°C (32-46°F)
Cold and damp-mossy stones can be slippery.
Weather & Climate near Newenham Abbey#
Climate
Newenham Abbey's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (869 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 33
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 94 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 71 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 67 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 12° | 6° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 87 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 91 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 96 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.9h |
