Christchurch Priory stands at the heart of its community, on a site which has been a holy place for 1300 years. The striking impression given by the Priory’s exterior is more than matched on entering inside the building.

The large Salisbury Chantry and the Draper Chantry were built in the ornate Tudor Renaissance style early in the 16th century (1529), being the last major works undertaken in the church before the dissolution of the Priory in 1539 brought an end to any further development.

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The Priory Church is open to visitors and for private prayer from 10am-5pm every day except when there are special services or events. Plan your visit by viewing the current Weekly Schedule here St John's at Purewell and St George’s are both currently closed to visitors.

The Priory is a popular venue for concerts. The unique atmosphere and spacious acoustic make it an ideal place to enjoy a wide variety of music. The Priory has its own Yamaha concert grand piano, which is used in many of the concerts.

It has been announced that Historic England has included Christchurch Priory among 31 sites in the South West on its 'At Risk' register for 2024, which gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places.

This is the layout of the Priory, not all areas will be available for all services or events.

New for this year is a tour of the Heraldry found in the Priory. Or you may like to join us for a tour of the ground floor of the Priory Church, followed by a Cream Tea in the Priory Tea Rooms. Our regular programme of tours for the next season will be announced here.

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The Parish of Christchurch is committed to the safeguarding, protection and care of children and vulnerable adults, within the communities of our three churches, and also of visitors, employees and volunteers.