LILLESHALL ABBEY

Founded in about 1148, this Augustinian abbey became a private residence after the Reformation, and was severely damanged during the Civil War during a Parliamentarian siege. Despite that, much of the church survives, and is viewable from gallery level. There is also a lavishly sculpted processional door and other cloister buildings.

BEFORE YOU GO

Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-6pm from April to October, and 10am-4pm from November to March.

Parking: There is very limited parking at the Abbey entrance which is only accessible April to October. During the winter park at the gateway entrance and use the pedestrian gate by the road to walk the 250m to the abbey.

Facilities: Nearby Boscobel House and the Royal Oak has a tearoom, shop and toilets.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. 

PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT

Enjoy a picnic in this peaceful spot while admiring the elaborate stone carving.

A short drive away you'll find White Ladies Priory and Boscobel House and the Royal Oak, both famous for their roles as hiding places for the future King Charles II after his defeat in the Battle of Worcester in 1651.

At Boscobel you can see the priest-hole Charles hid in, take a tour around around the manor house, stroll around the restored knot garden and visit the Victorian farmyard. A tearoom in the old stables serves home-made cakes, light lunches and hot and cold drinks.

OPENING TIMES

1 APRIL - 31 OCTOBER 2017

Monday 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES FOR THIS PERIOD

Good Friday

14 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Easter Sunday

16 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Easter Monday

17 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Early May Bank Holiday

1 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Spring Bank Holiday

29 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Summer Bank Holiday

28 Aug 2017 10:00 - 18:00

1 NOVEMBER 2017 - 29 MARCH 2018

30 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS

Opening times will be available nearer the time