At a glance
#2 of 12 Historical landmarks in RichmondLocalGuideWorld score: 4.67
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Greyfriars Tower?
- Greyfriars Tower is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 8 reviews.
- How does Greyfriars Tower rank in Richmond?
- Greyfriars Tower is #2 of 12 Historical landmarks in Richmond by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Greyfriars Tower located?
- Richmond DL10 4HP, United Kingdom — 1.3 km from the center of Richmond.
Stunning tower surrounded by a simple garden. Well maintained and great to visit.
This 15th century tower, set in a serene and beautiful garden just a short walk from the market square, is all that is left standing of the medieval Greyfriars Friary, which got its name from the grey habits worn by its Franciscan friars. It must have been a fairly large and impressive religious complex in its day, if the height of the tower and the decorative stone carving are anything to go by! There was a church, cloisters and monastic buildings on this site, and the friars even had access to clean running water, which they shared with the Richmond townsfolk. You can still walk beneath the tower, and there are a couple of info boards about the friary's history that I found really interesting. A lovely quiet place to stroll, relax and maybe enjoy a picnic!
Perfect place for a picnic and some quality family time. Beautifully kept gardens with a tower to imaginative play in. The information sign could do with a clean.
Across the road from weatherspoons so easy access to toilets.
Across the road from weatherspoons so easy access to toilets.
Reminder of former glory, wealth and influence.
The tower is the only remaining part of the grey friars priory still in great repair inside and out, its home for the local homing pigeons. Had the pleasure of going inside Set in the corner of the lovely Richmond's priory gardens at the back of the tourist information centre and public toilets . Thanks to the maintenance of the building and the gardens by Richmond district council
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