Greyfriars

Greyfriars

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Cherriesfan99
Cheltenham, UK2,268 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Not the most value for money place to see ( and its free !). In fact, it is a bit of a shame that these ruins are not looked after better. The Georgian additional does not help, and how the quite inappropriate 1960/ 1970 coloured panelling got through civic planning is beyond me. The current state of this Franciscan Friary is shameful, broken glass and apparently a smoking shelter judging by the number of dog ends. Dire and dull.
I suggest that the best thing is a 10 second look around Greyfriars, then walk the 250 yards to Blackfriars - where not only is there something to see. Unlike the Greyfriars building, the Blackfriars has had some substantial investment in preserving the structure, whilst also making it into a viable wedding venue.
Written August 23, 2022
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cherriesfan_9
Cheltenham, UK6,554 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Couples
Not to be confused with the nearby Blackfriars Monastery, which has substantially more remains, a bit of a garden, and at least being restored.

My quick tour of the remaining bits of Greyfriars was much curtailed, due to the safety fences still surrounding the site. English Heritage has a duty of care to the public, hence the need for the steel safety fencing, but surely a more cost effective remedy would be to secure the C12th century walls. The 1970s Music Library at the west end, and glass of the Market Hall at the east end sandwich this site, and do nothing to enhance the scant roofless remains.

In truth, it will take you about the same time to view this property, as it has to have read this review. There are many more interesting sites to see in Gloucester.
Written October 4, 2014
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Michael C
Derby, UK1,975 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Couples
These ruins are quite difficult to find, and when we did find them we were somewhat disappointed. There are some ruined walls and very little else. We couldn't even find any information panels about the building.
Written February 27, 2017
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permia
Ireland67,090 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Seeing the ruins albeit very impressive ones, re-emphasised what a loss was suffered not only during the Reformation but subsequently in the bitter Civil War.

Impressively founded for the Franciscans way back in 1231 and almost 3 centuries later they were fortunate that the church was funded for rebuilding in a grand Gothic style.

But all changed a short few years later when the Reformation came along. Much more damage was exacted in 1643 during the Siege of Gloucester.

Leaving only what we can thought provokingly admire today.
Written July 2, 2024
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Ника Ж
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
teach the lady who answers the phone calls some manners. I don’t even want to go there anymore after her speech. After my «hi I’d like to book a consultation for braces” I get the question “are you registered patient?” which is a normal question, I said I don’t think so, because I clearly didn’t know that I have to be, I get the answer “how do you want me to book you in then?”, like, I don’t know, isn’t it your job to let me know KINDLY that I need to be registered first? if I was talking to people like that I would be fired immediately.
Written August 19, 2024
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Carolyn S
Lydbrook, UK212 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2013 • Solo
This is the site of the former Greyfriars friary, located behind Eastgate Shopping Centre. It is a reasonably sized ruin, but it is impossible to gain access as entirely fenced off, no doubt for safety reasons.
Written May 19, 2013
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Steve P
Southampton, UK755 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Family
There are a few remaining walls of the Greyfriars monastic house and church down an alley off Southgate. It's small and unprepossessing. With the fences around it, it looks rather scruffy. The fencing is see through, so you can see all you need, and the fencing is close to the walls, so you are not kept away, but the impression is not good.
Written April 15, 2014
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Patric D
Sandbach, UK1,089 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
There is only a small amount of the Greyfriars buildings left standing, and it is not very exciting. It's rather weird that when you approach the friary ruins, they seem to be attached to a more modern office building at the front.
Also the immediate area felt a tad edgey ... spotted the PCSO 'chatting' to the guys with tinies on the nearby bench ... Hmmm
Written May 29, 2023
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand2,104 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
An interesting ruin that must have been repurposed in Georgian times and again in the 1960s. What s shame! But there is an information board to explain the history.
Written June 17, 2022
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Pauline R
Gloucester, UK19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
I love walking around Greyfriars, a great part of Gloucesters history…

The remains of a Franciscan Friary, the west end remains in use as a public library.. it is set back from the road.

Definitely worth a look if you are in the area…read up on the history before arriving.
Written June 19, 2021
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