About Us

The Abbey was founded in mid 600s when Editha, Athea and Ossyth set up hermitages on the banks of the river Anker her at Polesworth. The Abbey was active continuously till 1539. The remains of the Abbey Church, Cloister, Gateway etc can be seen and access is now possible to the rebuilt Cloister through the new Sensory Garden. A guidebook is available and a free information leaflet is provided to welcome visitors.

Many visitors to Polesworth Abbey come from the canal which runs through our village between Atherstone and
the Alvecote Marina.