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Lilleshall Abbey

Lilleshall Abbey
West Front of the Church (c) English Heritage Photo Library
Lilleshall Abbey - West Front of the Church (c) The Nave - The nave from the top of the tower stair (c) LILLESHALL ABBEY - West front detail (c) LILLESHALL ABBEY - Interior of slype from cloister to the monk's cemetery showing rib vaulting (c) LILLESHALL ABBEY - The presbytery of the church from the south-east (c)
New graphic panels show how the abbey appeared in medieval times.

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting. Much of the church survives, unusually viewable from gallery level, along with the lavishly sculpted processional door and other cloister buildings.

April 2010 to March 2011Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Closed 1 Oct-31 Mar  
April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-31 Mar Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Shropshire
Road Access:
On an unclassified road off A518, 4 miles N of Oakengates
Train Access:
Oakengates 4 1/2 miles
Bus Access:
Arriva 481 Telford - Stafford (passes close to Telford Centralrailway station and Stafford) to within 1 mile
Map Location:
Telephone:
0121 625 6820 (Regional office)

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Guidebooks Dogs allowed on leads Picnic area

Further Info

New graphic panels show how the abbey appeared in medieval times.
New guidebook from Haughmond Abbey, or upon order.
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