Abbeys & priories · South West England
Malmesbury Abbey
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Malmesbury Abbey — abbey and parish church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Malmesbury Abbey is located in Wiltshire, with the postcode SN16 0BW. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Malmesbury Abbey is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 601. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "abbey and parish church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5847°, -2.0984°.
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Heritage listing
Malmesbury Abbey, at Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England, is a former Benedictine abbey dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It was one of the few English religious houses with a continuous history from the 7th century through to the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Malmesbury Abbey is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into its rich heritage and architectural beauty. The Abbey hosts regular services and guided tours, allowing guests to explore its spiritual significance and community activities.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Malmesbury Abbey, at Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England, is a former Benedictine abbey dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It was one of the few English religious houses with a continuous history from the 7th century through to the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The current Abbey was substantially completed by 1180. The 431 feet (131 m) tall spire, and the tower it was built upon, collapsed in a storm around 1500 destroying much of the church, including two-thirds of the nave and the transept.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5847, -2.0984
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 0BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1666 829258
- Established
- 676
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 4:00pm; Sunday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
- Official site
- www.malmesburyabbey.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q550064 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Malmesbury Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 1269316 I ABBEY CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST ALDHELM, seen from S Malmesbury 20250905 0015.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malmesbury Abbey?
- Malmesbury Abbey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 0BW), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Malmesbury Abbey?
- Malmesbury Abbey — abbey and parish church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Malmesbury Abbey?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 0BW.
- When was Malmesbury Abbey built?
- Built or established in 676.
- Is Malmesbury Abbey a listed building?
- Malmesbury Abbey is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Malmesbury Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Malmesbury Abbey is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Malmesbury Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Malmesbury Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Malmesbury Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 0BW. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.