Sorry but cant help, it was quiet on our visit and dont remember seeing any dogs, or signs in the grounds or reception.

Depending on your age & fitness level & you knew the quickest route certainly less than 10 minutes. You need to ask for Broad Lane, or from train station cross the road, at the end of Broad Lane, turn left & your walking towards the Abbey which is on the right. My husband reckons only 6 minutes.

It was free to look round outside but a very small charge to go inside the building like £2 or £3 it doesn't say on the website so do call 😀

I`m not sure, as the day we went the cafe was undergoing renovations, so closed. There was no one around to pay so we just wandered round the gardens for a short while before going into Whalley to find tea rooms and loos. Sorry i can`t help.

Hi. The opening times shown at the shop are 0900 - 1700hrs daily. Charges are Adults £2.00 Children Free Concession Free Group Free Senior Citizen Free It also states "Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis" I could not verify these prices as no one was around to ask so a phone call may be required! It is a beautiful peaceful place on the banks of the River Calder, the gardens in spring are glorious!