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Bisham Abbey: a monastic and manorial complex

No. 1626 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 192 for history. History, 1.7 km from Marlow, just outside the Chilterns National Landscape.

A scheduled monument near Marlow, covering the remains of a monastic and manorial complex at Bisham Abbey.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cliveden HouseGrade I listed, 6.3 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
The Olde BellGrade II* listed, 3.6 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Danesfield House Hotel and SpaGrade II* listed, 3.9 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Embers HenleyStay, 2.7 km from Henley-on-ThamesCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Rising Sun3.7 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Grand Assemblyin Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
King's Arms5.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
KEG Craft Beer4.5 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Stanley Spencer Gallery5.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre1.5 km from Marlow, just outside the areaRainy day
Marlow Rowing Clubin Marlow, just outside the areaRainy day
Marlow Museumin Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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