Cartmel Priory, Church

Huge stunningly beautiful Church in the centre of Cartmel village. Well worth having a walk around the grounds - we found some gravestones dating back to the 1700’s.

An ancient and enchanting place, dating back not far off a thousand years in parts. We happened to visit when the choir were practising on a Sunday afternoon which added even more to the atmosphere.
It's very peaceful and there is a small shop which helps support the upkeep of the church.

Wow! What a lovely place. I was 100% impressed with the Priory. I think we struck lucky with a beautiful day and there was also a Medieval Fair taking place at the Priory and in the village that day.

Such a beautiful old church priory. Very knowledgeable volunteer staff. The town is also worth a visit, friendly people and many sights to see.

Lovely and interesting peaceful space. We went on the 4pm tour which was excellent

Warm friendly welcome.
A beautiful building with lots of history and fine architecture and interesting art work inside.

A wonderful example of a great Abby astonishingly in great condition and survivor of the reformation. You can find good examples of misericords.

Stunning prior been here multiple times the history and priory is just lovely

Privileged to sing in the choir in both services last Sunday. Very relaxed and friendly.

Visited twice in a few days. Simply jaw dropping and a really inteteresting place to visit full of history

Wow simply amazing Church to visit! Breathtaking architecture.

Truly beautiful priory, retaining some features of early mediæval churches lost in most during the Reformation. I hope to come here for a proper service someday.

800 years of history amazing from monks hung drawn and quatered to surviving cromwells destructive years. Nestled in a lovely little village well worth a quick look around

Beautiful priory and totally unexpected, well worth the visit.

Cartmel is a little village just a few miles from Grange over sands.lots of parking around the village.visit the priory.and explore the gift shops.there are plenty of places to sit and eat and drink.inside or outside.there is a small brewery that you can visit .I would recommend it to everyone of all ages.

Amazing priory rich in history. If you’re visiting this part of the Lakes on a rainy day then Cartmel is a great place to come. We went to the Yew Tree Barn and then to Cartmel. The priory was open even in COVID days which was a wonderful sanctuary. Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. Amazing medieval graffiti on the pews, loads of ancient grave stones, architecture and stain glass.

Didn't go in unfortunately but lovely grounds and a lovely building to wander round.

Shared a sort walk through Cartmel and through the graveyard around the church, following an Ultra Challenge 2022 Lake District route. Very serenely beautiful early on sunny Sunday morning, have walked across Cartmel Race course. Wonderful church bells. 🔔

It is one of our favourite places to worship. We love the atmosphere and are drawn to call in whenever we are going near the area. It is one of the oldest churches in the North of England.
There are stained glass windows, sculptures and decorative choir stalls. A beautiful religious experience.

Worth a visit. The choir stalls are superb and this thoroughly interesting old church is well served by a good quality gift shop selling books and trinkets. The unusual building makes this church important nationally. I recommend it. Nearby, the village offers food, drink and lavatories.