Grace Dieu Priory was a 13th century Augustinian nunnery, founded in c.1239 by Rohesia De Verdun. After it was dissolved in 1538, it was converted into a Tudor mansion which later fell to ruin, as you see today. The site is managed by the Friends of Grace Dieu Priory, a charitable group of volunteers who care for the site. To see what we're up to, support or join us, see our Facebook page @gracedieupriory
Ruins of Grace Dieu Priory. Founded around 1235-2141. There is a car park for the Priory, shared with the Bulls Head pub. There is a path to the Priory but it's still a good trek to find it. Plenty to see and photograph. Nice wooded area to explore, ideal for walks. Small stream/brook if you can find it. I recommend a visit to the priory for a great family trip out with the kids and the dog.
A lovely walk to do in early spring. The ground can be quite muddy so bring suitable footwear. The paths are well layed out and I did see a couple of people with pushchairs which the path is suitable for. The ruins look beautiful in the spring sunshine. It would be nice if a little more was provided at the site regarding its history.
Enjoyable walk with the dogs, good mix of Woodlands and grassy areas to explore. Sadly there's some graffiti on the bridge, some of which has racist content. Also some people have littered rubbish, but apart from this it's a lovely area. The ruins of the abbey are really interesting and large. There is a board with detailed history. There's also free parking available.
A historical place. Worth a few hours out for a walk to see these ruins. Walk through a little forest area along a stream to get there with bridges on the way. It is free. The trail is marked to get to the Priory and easy to follow.
You can park a medium sized walk away from the Priory at a local pub. The walk takes you past a cricket green then down under two separate unused old train line bridges. You'll pass a picturesque stream and eventually arrive at the priory remains. The area is well kept with a good path once you get to the site.
A lovely free delight. My friend and I spent about 1.5 hours wandering through the woods, exploring the atmospheric ruins, and enjoying the stream and old viaduct.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Ruins of Grace Dieu Priory. Founded around 1235-2141. There is a car park for the Priory, shared with the Bulls Head pub. There is a path to the Priory but it's still a good trek to find it. Plenty to see and photograph. Nice wooded area to explore, ideal for walks. Small stream/brook if you can find it. I recommend a visit to the priory for a great family trip out with the kids and the dog.
A lovely walk to do in early spring. The ground can be quite muddy so bring suitable footwear. The paths are well layed out and I did see a couple of people with pushchairs which the path is suitable for. The ruins look beautiful in the spring sunshine. It would be nice if a little more was provided at the site regarding its history.
Enjoyable walk with the dogs, good mix of Woodlands and grassy areas to explore. Sadly there's some graffiti on the bridge, some of which has racist content. Also some people have littered rubbish, but apart from this it's a lovely area. The ruins of the abbey are really interesting and large. There is a board with detailed history. There's also free parking available.
A historical place. Worth a few hours out for a walk to see these ruins. Walk through a little forest area along a stream to get there with bridges on the way. It is free. The trail is marked to get to the Priory and easy to follow.
You can park a medium sized walk away from the Priory at a local pub. The walk takes you past a cricket green then down under two separate unused old train line bridges. You'll pass a picturesque stream and eventually arrive at the priory remains. The area is well kept with a good path once you get to the site.
A lovely free delight. My friend and I spent about 1.5 hours wandering through the woods, exploring the atmospheric ruins, and enjoying the stream and old viaduct.
