Bridlington Priory, Church
Bridlington Priory, a magnificent historic church, once a grand monastic site, offers a captivating journey through heritage.
About
Bridlington Priory, officially the Priory Church of St Mary, is a prominent historical landmark in Bridlington. Dating back to 1113, this magnificent building began life as an Augustinian priory, later becoming a parish church after the dissolution of the monasteries. Visitors are consistently impressed by its grand scale and architectural beauty, reflecting centuries of history within its ancient walls. It stands as a significant cultural and historical attraction, highly rated for its rich past.
The Priory is celebrated for its engaging atmosphere and historical significance, boasting a superb Google rating of 4.7/5 stars. Guests frequently commend knowledgeable volunteers who enhance visits with interesting tours and insights into its vast heritage. Highlights include stunning stained glass windows and various icons, alongside a well-stocked gift shop featuring local produce. Uniquely, the Priory is dog-friendly and offers a welcoming space for tea or coffee. The beautiful outer grounds also invite peaceful exploration.
Visiting Information
Bridlington Priory welcomes visitors Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sunday hours are for services. The Priory features wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances, ensuring comfortable access for everyone. Contactless donation options are available.
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Visited the Priory on a few occasions. There are a number of volunteers upon arrival who show you around. The tour round is very interesting and recommend. You can take dogs in which is lovely and you can also get a tea or coffee. Inside there is also a giftshop which is stocked with a variety of goodies. Well worth spending time here. It is beautiful.
Full of history and beautiful to be in. There's a shop inside selling local honey, prints, religious and other small items. The outer grounds are worth walking round too. Donations can be made via contactless.
A very large church which is the remains of the priory. It was a big monastrey before the reformation. Interesting stained glass and various icons.
What a stunning and fascinating church this is. It has a beautiful tapestry and many ancient stonework. The volunteers and the rector were informative and welcoming. Our wee dogs were also welcome. Simply stunning.
I attended as the wedding car driver so I had the chance to walk through the grounds and the graveyard. The church is part of the old Priory and as such is steeped in history. It was partly destroyed during the reformation which was the fate of many monastical premises during the wrath of King Henry the V111 and his henchman Thomas Cromwell. However, this part of the Priory was saved no doubt because it would have then served as a Parish Church. The graveyard is mostly neat but there is a wilding project near the rear to promote wildlife to return, which is admiral in intention. There is also a part of the graveyard given over to THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH CANOPY. Even at this time of year I thought it looked spectacular. I would recommend taking at least an hour out of your schedule to just come and walk the grounds, read the information boards and soak up the history, you won’t be disappointed. There is also an interesting take on modern life as there are two carvings over one of the doors, which are of the current King Charles and Queen Camilla. Oh and the Vicar liked my car which was nice.
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📍 The Bolt, Bridlington YO16 7BN, UK
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The Bolt, Bridlington YO16 7BN, UK
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