About
Isleham Priory Church is a small Norman building that survived largely intact because it later became a barn. Probably founded around 1100 by Count Alan of Brittany, the priory belonged to the Benedictine abbey of St Jacut-sur-Mer, but its monks moved to Linton in 1254. The chalk-rubble church retains its nave, chancel and rounded apse, with original windows and arches helping reveal its religious purpose despite the later cart doorway. Reviewers appreciate the quiet interior and useful information boards, and recommend allowing time to collect and return the key. English Heritage's named key holder is a five-minute walk away on West Street. A raised timber threshold makes entry difficult for some wheelchair users, and the uneven floor includes a step between nave and chancel. Only assistance dogs are admitted. There are no facilities in the chapel, but village shops and pubs are nearby.
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- Daily 10:00–16:00
Fri 2 Oct: 10:00–17:00 · Closed Fri 25 Dec
Today, Friday 2 October
- Visitor site10:00 – 17:00
Free entry
From English Heritage's published calendar, updated 1 October 2026, with dates up to 16 March 2027.
Opening times may change at short notice.
Interior access requires collecting the key from Mrs R Burton, 72 West Street, Isleham CB7 5RA. Most of the exterior can be viewed at any time.
Daily 10:00-17:00 through 2 October 2026, then 10:00-16:00 from 3 October to 16 March 2027. The calendar marks Christmas Day closed.
Admission is free for everyone; no National Trust or English Heritage membership is needed. Parking and transport are separate.
A 15cm timber threshold impedes wheelchair access; the floor is uneven with one step from nave to chancel.
Photo: Isleham Priory Church. JohnArmagh; CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=34250143. Displayed with resizing and cropping.
Dogs at the location: Not allowed. Assistance dogs only at the priory church.
Dog walks in the grounds: Not allowed. Pet dogs are not admitted to the visitor site; assistance dogs only.
Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are permitted.
PricingFreeFree for all visitors
Free entry for everyone
Entry
Free for everyone
Pricing details
Free admission for everyone within the stated access and opening restrictions.
ParkingNo car park
Arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Parking details
English Heritage identifies on-street parking in front of the priory. Follow local restrictions and avoid blocking access.
Collect and return the interior key from Mrs R Burton, 72 West Street, Isleham CB7 5RA, as directed by English Heritage.
Church Street roadside outside the priory; interior key collection is at 72 West Street, a separate five-minute walk.
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