Abbeys & priories · South West England
Gloucester Abbey
In or near Gloucester.
Gloucester Abbey — medieval English monastery in Gloucestershire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gloucester Abbey is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. It dates from the Anglo-Saxon period of British history. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Gloucester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area GL1.
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Official information
Gloucester Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,300 years of history, featuring the tomb of a king. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, attend daily worship services, and participate in various events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gloucester Abbey is an Anglo-Saxon abbey located in Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. It is situated in an unparished area of Gloucester and lies within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8675, -2.2467
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Established
- 1001
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–4pm; Sunday 12 noon–2.30pm and 4pm-5pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q5572012 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gloucester Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gloucester Cathedral exterior front.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gloucester Abbey?
- Gloucester Abbey is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2LY), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Gloucester Abbey?
- Gloucester Abbey — medieval English monastery in Gloucestershire.
- How do I get to Gloucester Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2LY.
- When was Gloucester Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1001.
- Is Gloucester Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Gloucester Abbey is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gloucester Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2LY.