Wymondham Abbey, in Norfolk, was founded in 1107 by William D'Albini, Chief Butler to King Henry I, as a Priory of the great Benedictine Monastery of St. Albans. It became an Abbey in its own right in 1448 and was suppressed under Henry VIII in 1538. Since then it has served as the Parish Church of Wymondham. 

Wymondham Abbey is one of the finest and most interesting of the historic churches of East Anglia. Its two tall towers dominate the countryside for miles around. Inside it is distinguished by its twelfth-century nave arcades, its magnificent fifteenth-century angel roofs and its remarkable altar-screen, designed in the twentieth century by Sir Ninian Comper.

Holy Trinity, Spooner Row is our small Daughter Church in the small community of Spooner Row on the southern edge of the parish. It is a late nineteenth century school converted for use as a church and has its own loyal worshippers who maintain its life and witness.

The small market town of Wymondham is located about 9 miles south-west of the city of Norwich, just off the main A11 trunk road from London to Norwich. Car parking is available in the town. Wymondham is also on the main railway line from Norwich to Ely, with through trains to the Midlands and the North and connections to London, the South and the West.

The Abbey is open to visitors throughout the year Mondays to Saturdays between the following times :
 

December to March 10am to 3pm
April 10am to 4pm
May to October 10am to 5pm
November 10am to 4pm

Arrangements for opening The Abbey for visitors on Sunday afternoons, and for guided tours for groups, parties and schools at all times, can be made by contacting the Parish Office on 01953 607062 or Mr Ron Hyam on 01953 603513.

The Abbey Shop is open throughout these times.

The Stewards on duty are pleased to welcome all visitors and help them with anything they require. Guide sheets are available in several languages and a full-colour guide book can be purchased in the shop or by post priced £2 (includes postage) through the address below. As well as looking round the Abbey visitors are welcome to light a candle in the Lady Chapel and spend some quiet time in prayer.

Wymondham Abbey webshop