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Cartmel Priory

About the place
Visitors information

Address	Cartmel Priory, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6PU
Travel information	Leave the M6 at Jct 36 and follow A591 and then A590 towards Barrow in Furness for about 10 miles. Almost immediately at the top of the Lindale Hill (dual carriageway bypass)turn left towards Cartmel along a quite narrow road. Turn left at the first crossroads and carry on, taking care to give way after about a mile. Soon afterwards you will see the Priory tower in the near distance on the right. Take the first road on the right after the 30 mph sign. You are now in Priest Lane.
Parking	There is plenty of space in the nearby Cartmel Park, where you can leave your car for a very modest fee (presently £1). To find the Park continue along Priest Lane, which turns sharply left, passes the Cavendish Arms and joins The Square immediately after passing through The Gatehouse archway. Turn right and then after about 20 metres take the narrow lane immediately to the left of the Village Shop. This leads past the Village Hall to Cartmel Park and Racecourse, where you can park your car. From here you can walk back through The Square to the Priory - it’s approximately 300 metres.
Visitor Hours	The church is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in summer and 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in winter.
Admission	Admission is free. A donation is requested towards the work of the Priory and the upkeep of the building.
Arranged visits	Guided Tours This 12th Century priory has experienced an exciting history and visitors will be shown how this Christian church founded in 1188 has developed over the years. The daily routine of life in a monastery will be explained and stories told of the battles with Henry VIII. Tales of witches, together with those of a mermaid and a monkey will show how times have changed over the years and take the visitor on an enchanting journey leading to discoveries of their own. Tours take place every Wednesday, from April to October, at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Adults £2.50. Children £1.00. Tours can be arranged for groups at other times throughout the year. Please contact Bob Johnson Tel: +44 (0)15395 36536
Worship	Times Every Sunday 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) 6.30 p.m. Evensong (BCP) from end March – end October; 3.30 p.m. from end October – end March 1st Sunday in the month 11.00 a.m. Family Communion (Common Worship - CW) 2nd Sunday in the month 11.00 a.m. Family Communion (BCP) 3rd Sunday in the month 11.00 a.m. Family Communion (CW) 4th Sunday in the month 11.00 a.m. Family Communion (CW) 5th Sunday in the month 11.00 Matins (BCP) Tuesday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer Wednesday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer Noon Holy Communion 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer Thursday 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer - BCP) 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer Friday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer Saturday 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer You are most welcome to attend any of these short mid-week services which are held throughout the year. By setting aside these times each day to say the Daily Offices of prayer and praise, we are continuing in the tradition of a Church and of a place in which this has been done for more than 800 years. Link Worship page
Events	Events page
Further information	Contact	Team Vicar
	Telephone number	015395 36261
	Email address	vicar.cartmel@virgin.net
	Facsimile number	not available
	Website address	Cartmel Priory