Greyfriars
Greyfriars
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Patric D
Sandbach, UK945 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
There is only a small amount of the Greyfriars buildings left standing, and it is not very exciting. It's rather weird that when you approach the friary ruins, they seem to be attached to a more modern office building at the front.
Also the immediate area felt a tad edgey ... spotted the PCSO 'chatting' to the guys with tinies on the nearby bench ... Hmmm
Also the immediate area felt a tad edgey ... spotted the PCSO 'chatting' to the guys with tinies on the nearby bench ... Hmmm
Written 29 May 2023
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Cherriesfan99
Cheltenham, UK813 contributions
Aug 2022
Not the most value for money place to see ( and its free !). In fact, it is a bit of a shame that these ruins are not looked after better. The Georgian additional does not help, and how the quite inappropriate 1960/ 1970 coloured panelling got through civic planning is beyond me. The current state of this Franciscan Friary is shameful, broken glass and apparently a smoking shelter judging by the number of dog ends. Dire and dull.
I suggest that the best thing is a 10 second look around Greyfriars, then walk the 250 yards to Blackfriars - where not only is there something to see. Unlike the Greyfriars building, the Blackfriars has had some substantial investment in preserving the structure, whilst also making it into a viable wedding venue.
I suggest that the best thing is a 10 second look around Greyfriars, then walk the 250 yards to Blackfriars - where not only is there something to see. Unlike the Greyfriars building, the Blackfriars has had some substantial investment in preserving the structure, whilst also making it into a viable wedding venue.
Written 23 August 2022
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand2,084 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
An interesting ruin that must have been repurposed in Georgian times and again in the 1960s. What s shame! But there is an information board to explain the history.
Written 17 June 2022
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Pauline R
Gloucester, UK18 contributions
Jun 2021
I love walking around Greyfriars, a great part of Gloucesters history…
The remains of a Franciscan Friary, the west end remains in use as a public library.. it is set back from the road.
Definitely worth a look if you are in the area…read up on the history before arriving.
The remains of a Franciscan Friary, the west end remains in use as a public library.. it is set back from the road.
Definitely worth a look if you are in the area…read up on the history before arriving.
Written 19 June 2021
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Matthew P
London, UK4,276 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Not a lot left to see but the building would of been very intersting in its heyday. There is an opening showing the old staitcase. The inner walls are still up but thats about it.
Situated behind a building in an office type area.
Situated behind a building in an office type area.
Written 29 June 2019
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Helen K
Swadlincote, UK107 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It is a shame nothing has been made of this building and it is being left to ruin.
I am very surprised at the lack of graffiti on the ancient walls - that I saw anyway.
Sad to see it is nestled between two ugly buildings. A big shame for Gloucester.
I'll give it two star because there is an information board and a coat of arms and, incredibly, there is still quite a lot of the ruins left.
I am very surprised at the lack of graffiti on the ancient walls - that I saw anyway.
Sad to see it is nestled between two ugly buildings. A big shame for Gloucester.
I'll give it two star because there is an information board and a coat of arms and, incredibly, there is still quite a lot of the ruins left.
Written 23 May 2019
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ARPITA G
Leicestershire, UK83 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Very quiet and an awesome structure of the erstwhile Greyfriars abbey... Tucked away in a back street of the museum...
Written 25 January 2019
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Dan B
Tewkesbury, UK198 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
While in Gloucester we visited this, Blackfriars & St Oswald's Priory, this was by far the worst of the three. There was a lot of broken glass around on the floor, which isn't ideal with the kids. The most interesting thing were the two shields on the outside wall.
Written 19 August 2018
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bobkat666
Colchester, UK335 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
wont take long to tour this old residence. we paid to get in via a lapping event which was very expensive.
Written 30 May 2018
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Sanda-Be
Kent, UK737 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Before arriving in Gloucester, this was on our list of places to visit. However it was most disappointing, yes there was a ruined abbey but it was surrounded by incongruent new buildings. We were fortunate to visit it accompanied by a local guide whose descriptions and historical knowledge made our visit worthwhile.
Written 6 September 2017
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