The ruins themselves were sold to British actor John Challis (best known as Boycie from Only Fools and Horses), who lived in the abbot's lodging from 1998 until his death in 2021. The Green Green Grass, starring John Challis, was filmed at Wigmore Abbey along with other locations in the area.
The site itself was sold to British actor John Challis (most famous for playing Boycie in Only Fools and Horses), who resided in the abbot's quarters from 1998 until his passing in 2021. The TV show The Green Green Grass, starring John Challis, was filmed at Wigmore Abbey along with other nearby locations.