For hundreds of years the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham has welcomed pilgrims and visitors to this Holy place known as “England’s Nazareth” inspired by Mary, the Mother of the Lord.

In restoring the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Fr Hope Patten depended on the generosity of early supporters of all backgrounds. They shared something in common. They believed in Fr Hope Patten’s vision to restore the Shrine. They believed they were promoting something momentous, even essential for the religious life of this country.

Those early pilgrims became benefactors because they realised that the restoration of pilgrimage needed buildings and endowments to ensure a future beyond their own day.

They wanted to share their blessings and, through their generosity, many thousands of people have been able to experience ‘England’s Nazareth’ and the mystery of God’s love and mercy.

As a Registered Charity, we are reliant on our friends and supporters to sustain our work and our beautiful spaces of prayer and reflection. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a real, lasting difference. Your support will enable the Shrine to continue it’s ministry for years to come.

From time to time, pilgrims contact us to make a substantial donation – often in memory of a relation or a friend. They usually ask if there any specific item or project that their gift can be associated with.

After taking care of those closest to them, people can also remember the Shrine in their will. This can be either a share of their estate or a specific sum of money.

To make a donation, you can either donate online by clicking here or contact:

The Milner Wing, The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Common Place, Walsingham, NR22 6BP (tel. 01328 820255; email membs@olw-shrine.org.uk)

Click here for a copy (PDF) of the Shrine's Legacy Leaflet which provides further information about remembering the Shrine in your will.

Though leaving a Gift in your Will is essentially a private matter, we would be grateful to know – in confidence – your current intentions. You can do this by completing a pledge form which is available by clicking below. This also includes suggested text for including the Shrine in your will.

If you already have a Will, please complete our Codicil Form, which you can also download here.