Free entry
Sundays only (in season – check website)
What it is
Museum tags: History; Medieval history; Ancient history; Religious history; Religion; Religious heritage; Christianity; Archaeology
The excavated remains of a medieval priory, founded nearly 1,000 years ago and now displayed in an underpass museum.
It’s very small, so I wouldn’t recommend making a special trip to visit, unless of course you’re especially fascinated by archaeology, medieval monasteries or the Reformation. But if you’re in the area, it’s a truly interesting example of how heritage is being kept alive by communities, and one of outer London’s surprise historic gems.
You could also combine it with a trip to nearby Merton Abbey Mills, itself a historic mill now home to a lovely collection of shops, restaurants and a nice pub along the Wandle.
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