Chaplaincy trip to the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk.
Detailed Description
General Information
The two services (12 noon Mass and 2.30 pm Sermon, Procession and Benediction) take place in the grounds of The Abbey. You will need to be inside the Abbey grounds by 11.40am.
Please use the main Abbey archway in the High Street when entering and leaving the grounds. Use of the small Knight's Gate opposite the Shrine Church is restricted to pass-holders.
Seating is not provided for the congregation. Please bring a collapsible chair if you would prefer to not sit on the grass. It is advisable to bring a rug or ground sheet in case of wet weather or damp grass.
There are public toilets by the Abbey archway and inside the grounds. In the Shrine grounds, facilities are available at Norton's Cafe and also next to Reception.
During the lunch break (1.00pm - 2.30pm), pilgrims are welcome to picnic in the Abbey grounds or in the Shrine gardens. You are welcome to bring your own picnic, tables and chairs etc. Norton's Cafe will also be open and will be hosting a Real Ale and Gin Festival with a Barbecue (see further down the page for details). There are also other cafes in the village.
