Beauchief Abbey Welcomes You!
The Abbey today
People have been organising the church, worshipping and teaching at Beauchief Abbey since 1176.
Today our church is part of the Anglican Communion (Church of England), but we are a little unusual in that:
- The running of our church is organized entirely by the congregation
- We have no appointed priests, ministers or clergy
- Services are led by volunteer Anglican clergy
- The Abbey building is not owned by the Church of England, but was given to the people of Sheffield in 1932 so that services could continue to be held at the Abbey.
- Technically, Beauchief Abbey is a Liberty within the Diocese of Sheffield
Heritage Inspired. Photographs by Pat McLaughlin
As well as holding weekly services the Abbey church organises occasional lectures and concerts in the Abbey and hosts open weekends as part of Heritage Inspired, when historic and important buildings are opened up to encourage visitors.
