Your visit at a glance
Malmesbury Abbey is a Church of England (Anglican) church at Gloucester Street in Malmesbury, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion (BCP) at 08:00 and Parish Communion at 10:30. Confirm the current schedule with the church before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
Worship together
Church service times
The usual schedule recorded for this church. Check the official church notice or newsletter for this week’s arrangements. Times are local to the UK.
- Sunday08:00
Holy Communion (BCP)
- Sunday10:30
Parish Communion
- Sunday18:30
Evening Worship
The church & its community
About Malmesbury Abbey
Malmesbury Abbey was founded around 676 AD and rose to become one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in medieval England. King Athelstan, regarded as the first king of all England (reigned 925–939), is buried here. The dramatic Romanesque south porch with its richly carved 12th-century biblical sculptures is internationally significant. The crossing tower collapsed around 1500 destroying the chancel, and the eastern parts of the abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution; today the surviving Norman nave serves as Malmesbury's active Anglican parish church.
- Christian tradition
- Church of England (Anglican)
- Town & country
- Malmesbury, England
- Postcode
- SN16 0AA
- Diocese
- Diocese of Bristol
A little preparation helps
Planning your first visit
- Choose a service. Check the church’s current notice for changes, especially at Christmas, Easter or on bank holidays.
- Plan your arrival. Use the address below and ask about the entrance, parking or public transport if you need help.
- Let someone welcome you. Tell a steward or welcomer it is your first visit; you can ask where to sit and how to follow the service.
What is worship in this tradition usually like?
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
This describes the wider tradition. The format at this particular church may vary.
Visit with confidence
Accessibility and facilities
Access information recorded for this church:
- Wheelchair access
Other listed facilities and activities
- Tomb of King Athelstan
- 12th-century carved south porch
- Abbey ruins
- Refectory café
- Bookshop
Ask the church about your particular requirements, including the route from the entrance to seating and toilets. A listed feature may not describe every part of the building.
Questions to ask about access →Questions about Malmesbury Abbey
Where is Malmesbury Abbey?
Malmesbury Abbey is located at Gloucester Street, Malmesbury, SN16 0AA, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Malmesbury Abbey?
Malmesbury Abbey is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Bristol. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Malmesbury Abbey?
The listed schedule for Malmesbury Abbey is Sunday 08:00 (Holy Communion (BCP)); Sunday 10:30 (Parish Communion); Sunday 18:30 (Evening Worship). Confirm with the church before travelling, especially on holidays or for special services.
How do I contact Malmesbury Abbey?
You can contact Malmesbury Abbey by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Malmesbury Abbey?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Malmesbury Abbey welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.