Cathedrals · East Midlands
Delapré Abbey
In or near Collingtree.
Delapré Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Delapré Abbey is located in West Northamptonshire, postcode NN4 8AW. The nearest railway station is Northampton, which is 1.8 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Delapré Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1101. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Summary from the official site
Delapré Abbey is a historic house and gardens located in Northampton, showcasing 900 years of history. Visitors can explore the architecture and stories of this treasured landmark, making it a unique family day out.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Delapré Abbey is a neo-classical mansion in Northampton, England. The mansion and outbuildings incorporate remains of a former monastery, the Abbey of St Mary de la Pré (the suffix meaning "in or of the Meadow"), near the River Nene 1 mile (1.6 km) south southeast of the centre of Northampton. It was founded as a nunnery about the year 1145 devoted to the congregation of the major Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, France. The Abbey's expansive sloping grounds are a nationally protected Wars of the Roses battlefield, as a one-time site of the advance of the Yorkists during the Battle of Northampton (1460).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
<blockquote>"O God, by whose grace thy servants, the Holy Abbots of Cluny, enkindled with the fire of thy love, became burning and shining lights in thy Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and may ever walk before thee as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever."</blockquote>
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2247, -0.8895
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Far Cotton and Delapre
- Postcode
- NN4 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton South
- Phone
- 01604 760817
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Weds, Thurs, Sun & Bank Holidays 11am–4pm; last entry 3pm
- Official site
- delapreabbey.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2820574 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Delapré Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Delapré Abbey?
- Delapré Abbey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NN4 8AW), in the parish of Far Cotton and Delapre.
- What is Delapré Abbey?
- Delapré Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Delapré Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN4 8AW.
- When was Delapré Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- How do I get to Delapré Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN4 8AW.