St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester

Name: St Oswald's Priory
Address: Gloucester, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Gloucester

Monastery, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

St Oswald's Priory was founded by Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great, and her husband Æthelred, ealdorman of Mercia, in the late 880s or the 890s. It appears to have been an exact copy of the Old Minster, Winchester It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°52'9"N, 2°14'52"W

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Gloucester United Kingdom

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St Oswald's Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gloucester Cathedral, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Kingsholm Stadium.

~740 ftS
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
4 min walk • Gloucester Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon of history and architecture in the heart of Gloucester, England. With its origins dating back nearly a millennium, this cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a treasure trove for history enthusiasts...
~1940 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
10 min walk • The Eastgate Shopping Centre is a two-story indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. It opened its portico entrance on 3 July 1973.
~1950 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
10 min walk • Kings Walk Shopping Centre is a single-storey indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. Built between 1969 and 1972, it is part of the Kings Quarter development that includes an outdoor pedestrianised area.
~1380 ftNE
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
7 min walk • Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 16,115. It is sometimes nicknamed 'Castle Grim' after the estate where the stadium is built.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
18 min walk • Gloucester Quays is an outlet shopping centre on St Ann Way, Gloucester, in the area of the city formerly known as High Orchard.
~1560 ftS
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
8 min walk • St Michael's Tower, Gloucester, stands at The Cross, where the four main streets of Gloucester meet. The Cross is also the highest point in the city. The Tower is on the corner of Eastgate and Southgate Streets and the entrance is in Southgate Street. It was built in 1465 on the site of the previous St Michael the Archangel.
0.4 miS
Museum, Military museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester
10 min walk • The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester.
~940 ftSW
Museum, History museum
The Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
5 min walk • The Folk of Gloucester is a museum which is housed in two of the oldest buildings in the City of Gloucester, a Tudor merchant's house and a 17th-century town house. The museum, at 99–103 Westgate Street, is devoted to the social history of Gloucestershire.
~420 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Nicholas Church, Gloucester
3 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a historic church in Westgate Street in the city of Gloucester, England, under the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Its truncated spire is a landmark in the city centre.
~1870 ftS
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
10 min walk • Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. Now owned by English Heritage and restored in 1960, it is currently leased to Gloucester City Council and used for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, filming, educational events and private hires.
0.4 miS
Street
Southgate Street, Gloucester
11 min walk • Southgate Street is one of the ancient streets in the City of Gloucester, so named because its southern end was originally the location of the south gate in the city's walls. The part beyond the gate as far as Severn Street was sometimes known as Lower Southgate Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Oswald's Priory?

Nearby attractions include St Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester (3 min walk), St Nicholas Church, Gloucester (3 min walk), Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester (4 min walk), King Edward's Gate, Gloucester (5 min walk).

How to get to St Oswald's Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Oswald's Priory:

Train

Gloucester (13 min walk)