Stoneleigh Abbey

Stoneleigh Abbey Stoneleigh Abbey is a large Grade I listed country mansion situated to the southwest of Stoneleigh.

Stoneleigh Abbey was founded in the 12th Century after the land was granted by Henry II to a group of Cistercian monks. They lived peacefully on the banks of the river Avon until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536. In the 1560s an Elizabethan mansion was fashioned from the monastic ruins by the Leigh family who continued to live at Stoneleigh for the next 400 years. Over the years Stonelei

gh Abbey has welcomed many important visitors including Charles I, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria and Jane Austen. Jane Austen in particular holds a special place in the heart of Stoneleigh Abbey as this was the country seat of her relatives and in 1806 she came to the Abbey with her mother and sister. Little has changed since 1806, the rooms and much of the furniture are still as Jane would have seen them and there are several portraits of her ancestors around the house. Her fascination with Stoneleigh is revealed during the Jane Austen tour of the Abbey where guides use readings from original letters as well as her works to inform you about the inspirations behind many of her works. Enjoy guided state room history tours, Jane Austen tours with costumed guides, pleasure garden walks and light lunches in the Victorian Orangery.

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19/08/2026

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Step into centuries of history welcome to stoneleigh abbey With humble beginnings as a Cistercian abbey in 1154, Stoneleigh was converted after the Dissolution into a palatial home and was to become the seat of the Leigh family for over 400 years. Stoneleigh Abbey has played house to several people....

Sunday 6th September.Stoneleigh Abbey welcomes The Duke’s Theatre Company production of Romeo & Juliet. Book tickets via...
09/08/2026

Sunday 6th September.

Stoneleigh Abbey welcomes The Duke’s Theatre Company production of Romeo & Juliet. Book tickets via the link attached!

Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Pitcher’s acclaimed credits include My Fair Lady at The Mill at Sonning, Bard from the Barn at the Barn Theatre Cirencester, and The Winter’s Tale at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town. This vibrant production also features original music by award-winning composer Rob Millett, whose previous commissions include Ballet Rambert, the National Theatre, and Shakespeare’s Globe. Blending dynamic staging, evocative sound, and the enduring power of Shakespeare’s verse, this retelling illuminates the passion, peril, and youthful intensity at the play’s core, inviting audiences to rediscover the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers.

https://www.ticketsource.com/thedukestheatrecompany/romeo-amp-juliet-stoneleigh-abbey-amp-country-park/e-grvyzy

17/06/2026

These two have our hearts melting! 🫠

We are thrilled to announce we have won the Muddy Stiletto award for Best Wedding & Party Venue in Warwickshire & West M...
17/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce we have won the Muddy Stiletto award for Best Wedding & Party Venue in Warwickshire & West Midlands!!!

Beautiful afternoon tea set up in our Gilt Hall today, for a lovely ladies group 🥂
11/06/2026

Beautiful afternoon tea set up in our Gilt Hall today, for a lovely ladies group 🥂

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Estate Office, Stoneleigh Abbey Kenilworth
Kenilworth
CV82LF

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+441926858535

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