Abbeys & priories · South East England
Bisham Abbey
In or near Bockmer End.
Bisham Abbey — monastic and manorial complex.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marlow · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Bisham Abbey is located in South East England, with the postcode SL7 1RS. The nearest railway station is Marlow, which is 1.8 km away. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Bisham Abbey is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1600. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "monastic and manorial complex". Coordinates: 51.5569°, -0.7788°.
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Heritage listing
Bisham Abbey is a Grade I listed manor house at Bisham in the English county of Berkshire. The name is taken from the now lost monastery which once stood alongside. This original Bisham Abbey was previously named Bisham Priory, and was the traditional resting place of many Earls of Salisbury. The complex surrounding the extant manorial buildings is now one of three National Sports Centres run on behalf of Sport England and is used as a residential training camp base for athletes and teams and community groups alike.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Bisham Abbey is a venue that serves as a national sports centre, offering facilities for gym, exercise classes, and community sports. It also hosts weddings, conferences, and other events, providing accommodation and celebration spaces.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bisham Abbey is a Grade I listed manor house at Bisham in the English county of Berkshire. The name is taken from the now lost monastery which once stood alongside. This original Bisham Abbey was previously named Bisham Priory, and was the traditional resting place of many Earls of Salisbury. The complex surrounding the extant manorial buildings is now one of three National Sports Centres run on behalf of Sport England and is used as a residential training camp base for athletes and teams and community groups alike. It is a wedding venue with a licence for civil ceremony and is used for conferences, team building events, corporate parties and private functions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5569, -0.7788
- District
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parish
- Bisham
- Postcode
- SL7 1RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidenhead
- Established
- 1600
- Nearest railway station
- Marlow — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.bishamabbeynsc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2985822 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bisham Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bisham-29Ag9-wyrd1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bisham Abbey?
- Bisham Abbey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL7 1RS), in the parish of Bisham.
- What is Bisham Abbey?
- Bisham Abbey — monastic and manorial complex.
- How do I get to Bisham Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL7 1RS.
- When was Bisham Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- Is Bisham Abbey a listed building?
- Bisham Abbey is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Bisham Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Bisham Abbey is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bisham Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL7 1RS.