The Abbey still dominates the town and the Christian community that worship there are an important thread in the life of the town.
Malmesbury is joined by the parishes of Westport and Brokenborough, and will soon be joined by Corston and Rodbourne. It is an ecumenical church with a wide range of services and activities.
The church is open every day and stewards are keen to help visitors. The building is magnificent and houses King Athelstan's tomb (but not, it is thought, his bones). The parvise contains much interesting historical material including four wonderful illuminated bibles. Unfortunately, due to structural changes these cannot be displayed.
In 1945 the 'Friends of Malmesbury Abbey' was founded to help preserve and enhance this gem of a building; it still does so today.
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