Visit Shrewsbury Abbey

SHREWSBURY ABBEY

EXTENDED OPENING HOURS FROM 31ST MARCH

We are from 10:00 to 16:00 every day, 7 days a week.

Some tickets are still available for BBC Any Questions? on 11th July:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/84518

Our services on Sunday are Eucharist at 11:00 and Evensong at 15:00. We may occasionally have to close between services on some Sundays but we aim to stay open if possible.

We also have a midday Eucharist service in the Lady Chapel each Wednesday. Everyone is most welcome at all of our services or to visit at any time.

SHREWSBURY ABBEY IS OPEN TO YOU:

• Open to all, of any faith or none
• We are disabled friendly
• Babies may be fed here and we have changing facilities
• We are also dog friendly, with complimentary water and biscuits
• No admission charge. We request that visitors leave a donation according to their means
• Purchases from our shop are always welcome
• Keep in touch by completing the reverse of one of our Giftaid envelopes

ABOUT THE ABBEY

There has been a place of worship on this site since Anglo-Saxon times. The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de Montgomery in 1083 on the site of an existing Saxon church. After the dissolution of the monasteries in the reign of King Henry VIII the part of the Abbey building which survived continued as a Parish Church – as it is to this day.

Shrewsbury Abbey and St Peter’s Monkmoor form the Parish of the Holy Cross. The parish is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults, adopting National and Diocesan Safeguarding policies.  We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).  The Lichfield Diocese safeguarding webpage has vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises PSOs.  If you are concerned about a child or adult who may be at risk, please contact the DSA.  If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact your local police and your local authority Children and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Services.

The Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator is Diana Morgan, who can be contacted on 07710 423312

DISABLED ACCESS: Our South Door on Abbey Foregate has level access suitable for wheelchairs. Our main West Doors can be accessed by wheelchairs and scooters using portable ramps kept just inside.