Nuneaton Priory, Nuneaton

Name: Nuneaton Priory
Address: Nuneaton, United Kingdom

#10 among attractions in Nuneaton

Monastery, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Nuneaton Priory was a medieval Benedictine monastic house in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. It was initially founded by Robert de Beaumont and Gervase Paganell in 1153 at Kintbury in Berkshire as a daughter house of Fontevraud Abbey in France. Soon afterwards, in around 1155 the foundation was moved to Etone in Warwickshire, which subsequently became known as Nuneaton. ()

Coordinates: 52°31'32"N, 1°28'37"W

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Nuneaton United Kingdom

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Day trips

Nuneaton Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ropewalk Shopping Centre, Abbeygate Shopping Centre, Nuneaton Town Hall, Our Lady of the Angels.

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ropewalk Shopping Centre, Nuneaton
11 min walk • The Ropewalk Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. It has a glass roof, two floors retail stores, including high street retailers, and also a car park.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Abbeygate Shopping Centre, Nuneaton
10 min walk • The Abbeygate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the town centre of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. It was first opened in the 1960s and was originally known as Heron Way, and was once home to an indoor market.
0.5 miSE
City hall
Nuneaton Town Hall, Nuneaton
13 min walk • Nuneaton Town Hall is a municipal building on Coton Road in the town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. The building is the headquarters of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
0.7 miSE
Church
Our Lady of the Angels, Nuneaton
19 min walk • The Roman Catholic Parish of Our Lady of the Angels is located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and a part of the Rugby Deanery. The current Parish Priest is Fr. Simon Hall.
0.7 miSE
Park
Riversley Park, Nuneaton
18 min walk • Riversley Park is an urban park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, which covers an area of 13 acres and is located immediately to the south of the town centre, with the River Anker flowing through it.
~1060 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton
6 min walk • The Abbey Theatre is situated on Pool Bank Street in the Abbey Ward of Nuneaton, England, and is managed and run by volunteers by the Nuneaton Arts Council. The venue hosts performances including visiting theatre companies, touring shows, musicals, pantomime and drama, dance, comedy and film screenings.
0.6 miSE
George Eliot, Art museum, Art gallery
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, Nuneaton
16 min walk • Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery is set in the grounds of Riversley Park, Nuneaton, England, and has three galleries which house regularly changing temporary and touring exhibitions. There is a gallery dedicated to the writer George Eliot, together with two others focusing on local history and fine art.
0.7 miNW
Hill
Mount Judd, Nuneaton
17 min walk • Mount Judd is a man made hill and landmark in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. It is the former spoil tip of the Judkins Quarry, which extracted granite in the area. Mount Judd is a famous local landmark and in 2018 was voted the United Kingdom's "best landmark" in a Daily Mirror poll.
0.7 miSE
Church
St Nicolas Church, Nuneaton
17 min walk • St. Nicolas Church is a church in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England operated by the Church of England. The building dates back to around 1340 and is a Grade I listed building.
1.3 miNW
52°32'24"N • 1°29'42"W
Springwood Haven, Nuneaton
32 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Chilvers Coton, Nuneaton
21 min walk • Chilvers Coton is an area of the town of Nuneaton in Warwickshire, England, around one mile south of the town centre. Chilvers Coton was historically a village and civil parish in its own right and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Celverdestoche, ”.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nuneaton Priory?

Nearby attractions include Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton (6 min walk), Nuneaton Town Hall, Nuneaton (13 min walk), Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, Nuneaton (16 min walk), St Nicolas Church, Nuneaton (17 min walk).

How to get to Nuneaton Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nuneaton Priory:

Bus

Gala Bingo • Lines: 20 (6 min walk)
Fire Station • Lines: 20 (8 min walk)

Train

Nuneaton (14 min walk)