Grace Dieu Priory — Attraction in North West Leicestershire

Set in the grounds of grace dieu woods this is a beautiful priory ruin that never rubs out of adventure.

It doesn’t matter how many times we go here we always manage to find a different way round and it’s never a dull adventure.

Entering from the pub car park just outside thringstone under the disused railway bridge you enter grace dieu woods following the railway until you get to the viaduct and then the paths forks left or right. A left takes you to the priory after a short walk through more woodland.

There is a map at the priory which shows how they believe the priory would have been laid out.

What’s good: historically beautiful with never ending walks and something for all the family to enjoy.

What’s bad: can get very muddy and overgrowth can have stingers so good footwear is advised.

Fact: the priory is known to be haunted from headless ghosts to phantom bus stop passengers next to the grounds. Ghost tours are run here by prior booking.

The disused railway was a branch line from Coalville and the priory grounds and village was served by a station halt just back from the priory.

The gate entrance to the priory is via a slight dip in the ground which was the former Charnwood forest canal which was abandoned ironically with the railway...

Grace Dieu Priory in Coalville is an absolute gem for anyone seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. From the moment you step onto its tranquil grounds, you're enveloped in a sense of calm. The gentle, soothing sounds of the stream meandering through the landscape, coupled with the soft, melodic rustling of the leaves in the ancient trees overhead, combine to create a truly serene and rejuvenating experience. It's a place where you can truly reconnect with nature, clear your mind, and find a moment of quiet reflection. Perfect for a leisurely stroll or simply to sit and absorb the peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommended for a wonderfully...

The family and I took our puppy for a walk around Grace Dieu Priory and the surrounding woods. Lovely place to walk, loads of quiet winding trails through the woods and lots of access to the brook that runs through so the pup could have a splash. The ruins are well kept, and well looked after and make for a nice spot to stop and have a bite to eat or a drink. The carpark is a decent size, but due to the hedgerow at the back being over grown there's a good 3ft of parking space occupied by the trees causing the top row of bays to get quite tight when busy. Difficult to turn a car around in and not great visibility to...