Clare Priory, Ashen Road, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk

Details

Accessibility

"Clare Priory has facilities for visitors with disabilities, including the Stable House with en-suite and disabled facilities, and rooms in the Priory that can accommodate different group sizes and families. There is also a large meeting room with views of the courtyard, church, and grounds, along with a library, prayer room, and kitchen and dining area. "

https://www.visiteastofengland.com/attraction_activity/clare-priory#:~:text=The%20Community%20of%20Clare%20Priory,either%20individual%20or%20group%20retreats. 

Brief description

"Clare Priory is one of the oldest religious houses in England; situated in the shadows of Clare Castle on the banks of the River Stour, Suffolk. Clare Priory welcomes all visitors, either to visit our picturesque grounds, ruins and shrine or for longer stays; either Individual or Group Retreats.  We have a daily Mass at 10 o'clock"

https://infolink.suffolk.gov.uk/kb5/suffolk/infolink/service.page?id=Wp3eX6_dYrM 

Address

Clare Priory, Ashen Road, Clare, Sudbury CO10 8NX

Email

clarepriory@clarepriory.net

Phone

01787 277326

Website

https://www.visitsuffolk.com/attraction_activity/clare-priory 

https://infolink.suffolk.gov.uk/kb5/suffolk/infolink/service.page?id=Wp3eX6_dYrM 

https://www.retreats.org.uk/form-retreat-centres-1/ee40b87f-b8df-4600-a297-fdd4467ac656/clare-priory 

https://clarepriory.org.uk/ 

Directions

Arriving by road from the West:

Upon arriving in Clare along the A1092:
Turn right into Ashen Road (signposted ‘Clare Priory’).
Cross the narrow bridge over the River Stour.
After 150 metres you will find the Priory entrance (almost hidden) but look for a large blue & white sign, on your left.
Turn in here and follow the left-hand drive to the Priory.

Arriving by road from the East:

Take the A1092 through the centre of Clare.
Ignore the first sign for Clare Priory (this is for pedestrians only) and continue a short way along the road until you see a second sign for Clare Priory, which should point to a left turn down Ashen Road.
Take this left turn and go across the narrow bridge over the River Stour.
After 150 metres you will find the Priory entrance (almost hidden) on your left.
Turn in here and follow the left-hand drive to the Priory.

https://clarepriory.org.uk/ 

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities