Clare Priory — Attraction in West Suffolk

This is a terrific place where my wife and I used to attend Mass for 3 or 4 years until I was ill in 2014 and travelling became a bit too much at times. From where we live it used to take us around 40 minutes and that was just one way but it was well worth the effort! The community at the time were so nice but in particular we remember with great affection Fr's Ben, Aidan and Sister Eileen. The new church is lovely but personally we liked the intimacy of the old one. Because it was so small the congregation were inevitably closer together in the pews which seemed to make for better community spirit but of course it's understandable that the new church came about because of increasing numbers. Whether you're religious or not this place is well worth a visit. Oops, I nearly forgot to mention the spacious grounds and well kept gardens -...

Augustinian Community live here. Regular church services held on Sundays Very well attended and modern form of Roman Catholic Service with modern band Other communal activities held here during the week. Go on the website to find what's on. Beautiful house and grounds Great place to go for a retreat or just a break. Evening meal and breakfast provided if you are booking for a stay. Rooms are modest and can be either in the house or on block Community very welcoming and there is a small library where you can read. The village of Clare is nearby with facilities such as small independent shops, pubs, restaurants, small museum and other...

Had this priory on my list for my UK trip.

Wanted to make a donation, but the machine was out of order.

Quiet surroundings beautiful buildings, and very pink. It's not as pink as the first picture shown. You can't go into the church. People on the premises are friendly and only talk to you when approach them. I understand why people would like to go into a meditation retrait here.

There are some benches to sit and contemplate in silence. The whole setting breathes silence and tranquillity.

Reasonably well...