Prinknash Abbey
History of Prinknash
It is difficult to say when Prinknash makes its first appearance in documentary history. According to a venerable antiquary Gloucestershire was erected into a County and divided into Hundreds by King Alfred [c. 890] and in a list of these Hundreds Prinknash is included in the division of the Hundreds of Kings Barton. In a later revision of his work Prinknash is the only property of this division which has the distinction of being extra-parochial. Gloucestershire antiquaries, however, are not always reliable and we cannot say for certain how ancient the place is.
The monks of Pluscarden currently keep this monastery running, with some help from Dzogbégan, a French-speaking monastery of our Subiaco Congregation in nearby Togo.
On October 1st 2008, a small monastic café and shop was opened, selling light refreshments, monastic gifts and books.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
You are welcome to join here in spirit or in body, at the following times of prayer:
| SUNDAYS & MOST SOLEMNITIES |
| 0630 |
Lauds (Latin-30 mins) |
| 0815 |
Low Mass (New Rite-40 mins) |
| 0915 |
Terce (English-10 mins) |
| 1030 |
Conventual Sung Mass (Latin chants-New Rite-1 hour) |
| 1230 |
Sext (English-10 mins) |
| 1650 |
None (English-10 mins) |
| 1800 |
Solemn Vespers (Latin-25 mins) & Benediction (English-15 mins) |
| 2010 |
Compline (Latin-15 mins) |
On Solemnities that are not Sundays, Vigils replaces Compline.
WEEKDAYS
| [Monday 0600 Vigils, then as follows] |
| 0630 |
Lauds (Latin-30 mins) |
| c. 0700 |
Conventual Low Mass (English-30 mins) |
| 0915 |
Terce (English-10 mins) |
| 1230 |
Sext (English-10 mins) |
| 1435 |
None (English-10 mins) |
| 1800 |
Vespers (Latin-25 mins) & Silent Prayer Time till 1845 |
| 2010 |
Vigils of the following day (English-40 mins) |
From the North
Take the A46 out of Cheltenham, towards STROUD, pass the "Cross Hands" junction, and drive up the hill. Prinknash is on the right.
From the South
Follow the A4096 to STROUD, take the A46 towards Cheltenham, and Prinknash is on the left just past PAINSWICK.
From the M5
LEAVE THE M5 AT JUNCTION 11A and follow the A 417 road towards Cirencester. A short way along this road look out for the BIRD PARK turning and exit onto the A46 towards STROUD. Continue over the "Cross Hands" Junction, drive up the hill and Prinknash is on the right.
Parking facilities
Ample FREE parking for Cars and Coaches. Coach parties are welcome.
Special teaching packs for the Bird Park
are available on demand. It is advisable to apply in advance.
Play area
for younger children.
Picnic areas
are also available.
Monastery Shop and Café:
It is open 10am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday inclusive
NORMALLY CLOSED ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS.
Disabled access
The Bird Park is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Address:
Prinknash Abbey
Cranham,
Gloucestershire,
GL4 8EX,
England, UK.