St Botolph's Church and adjacent Priory Ruin, Colchester, Essex

Details

Accessibility

For more information about accessibility throughout the church you should contact the church directly using the contact information provided below:

stbotolphscolchester@outlook.com or 01206 542307

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6253/facilities/ 

Brief description

"It was built in 1837 on the site of the 12th century Augustinian Priory of St Botolph. It stands where the monastic kitchens and refectory were, adjacent to the impressive ruins of the Priory Church. Its architecture, inside and out, reflects that of its 12th century predecessor.

St Botolph’s church, dominated by its massive tower, was built in white brick, earning itself the nickname 'The White Elephant'. The external brickwork has weathered to a darker hue, but, inside, the visitor is greeted by a bright contrast of white, scarlet and gold.

The church retains its original plan and most of its three sided gallery in the style of the London gallery churches. The east windows are of splendid Flemish stained glass and a window in the south aisle commemorates Archbishop Samuel Harsnett, who was born in the parish.

The particularly fine organ is by JW Walker, 1890. The nave was reordered in the 1970s by the removal of the pews, resulting in an extremely flexible interior, while preserving the sense of the original building."

https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/st-botolph-colchester 

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/colchester-st-botolphs-priory/history/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/colchester-st-botolphs-priory/

"Free Entry, Open daily with variable opening times https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/colchester-st-botolphs-priory/opening-times/

No parking on site but charged public parking, not managed by English Heritage, is available close by. The nearest is Britannia Car Park, off St Botolph's Circus, CO2 7EF. 

How to Find It: The site can be accessed from Priory Street, St Botolph's Church Walk or Britannia Car Park.

Facilities: There are no facilities at the priory, but it is just on the edge of Colchester town centre and very close to Colchester Town railway station. There are toilets at the station.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome."

Address

St Botolph’s Church
St Botolph’s Street
Colchester
CO2 7EE

+ English Heritage - St Botolph's Priory

Email

stbotolphscolchester@outlook.com

Phone

Please contact the church office on 01206 542307

Website

https://stbotolphs.org/ + https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/colchester-st-botolphs-priory/

Directions

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6253/find-us/ 

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

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Amenities

https://stbotolphs.org/bookings/