abbey churches

Pershore Abbey was founded in the 7th century and came under the Benedictine rule around the 10th century. Only about half of the abbey church survives, which is now used as a parish church.

An impressive example of Baroque architecture, the Abbey of St. Florian is built around the grave of its namesake, the patron saint against fire and flood.

Dore Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey church built around 1180, which impressive dimensions and decoration, even without its nave. Like most Cistercian abbeys, it has an exceptionally scenic setting.