Heritage Day at Croyland Abbey
46 East Street, Crowland, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 0EN
Come & immerse yourself in Croyland Abbey's rich 1,309 year old history. Walk the Abbey ruins & imagine yourself back in the 1400's when the Abbey was at its height & power. You can travel back further in time by visiting the 'Parvise' & hear the story of Abbot Theodore & see his skull c.870.
The Abbey has been evolving from 716. You can see architecture from as far back as the Normans. Enter the ruins through the glorious 'West Front' where 20 plus statues of cling magically to their plinths high above you. The wonderful Norman 'dog tooth arch' then takes command of the view & draws you on, but before continuing stop along the way & look at other details. You can see how the pillars foundations were laid from a cut-away section in the south aisle. Look up & see where the old triforium ran into the now vanished central tower. Note the old faces on the wall staring down at you.
There will be one interesting guided graveyard tour at 12:00.
Inside the Abbey you can venture up the West Tower to the belfry & see our bells & clock close-up. (This part of the Abbey is not usually open during the rest of the year).
The Abbey boasts two fonts, a ‘Heart Casket’, an Abbots marble coffin lid, a stone to a Master Mason, our ‘Greenman’ & much more.
We will have a local Crowland Town historian on hand, an ephemera display & when we’ve worn you out, stop & get yourself some refreshments from our kitchen.
Toilets are available & wheelchair users can access most of the Abbey inside & out.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Open from 10:00 - 16:00
Location & directions
46 East Street, Crowland, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 0EN
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a small car park next to the Abbey which has two disabled bays. Some of the exterior footpaths and car park are gravel and can be uneven. We have ramp access into the Abbey and to the toilet area. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. Wheelchair users can not get access the the altar area, the Parvise and Canary Chapel. Access into the ruin Nave is also over gravel.
Additional information
A short walk from the Abbey, (3 mins), in the centre of Crowland is the famous 'Trinity Bridge'. A 14th century triangular bridge. Well worth a visit.
