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Visit and discover Polesworth Abbey’s ancient beginnings 1200 years ago, its turbulent history; and join us today for worship in the restored buildings. All are welcome!

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Founded in 827CE Polesworth Abbey has been a place of worship and pilgrimage for nearly 1200 years.

Come and visit us!

We have a fascinating history and are located in one of the most beautiful parts of North Warwickshire. Visit the Abbey Church once home to Benedictine Nuns still a place of worship for the community. Walk where the nuns once walked along the Medieval Cloister path.

See the Medieval Gatehouse once the home of the ‘English School’ in the time of Elizabeth I now one of the oldest buildings in Warwickshire. Find out where Michael Drayton and William Shakespeare were educated and lived in their early years.

We have excellent facilities for visitors, a free guide, a full-colour guide to buy, and offer a warm welcome.

Services at the Abbey take place at 8.30 am and 6.00 pm each day(including Saturdays and Sund ......
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Polesworth a short distance from the A5, off junction 10 of the M42.

Leave Motorway M42 at junction 10 (A5) towards Nuneaton

After half mile come to a roundabout .  Polesworth is signed left.

Follow the road through Dordon and down the hill.  You’ll see the church in the valley.

At the crossroads go straight on  over the river bridge, through the shopping centre.  Take the first road on the right.

You’ll see the Spread Eagle pub on the left.  Opposite the Spread Eagle turn right under the Medieval Gatehouse into the Abbey driveway.
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For more information about Polesworth Abbey please visit our website: www.polesworthabbey.co.uk

Tel: 01827 892340
Email: polesworthabbey@aol.com

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