Visiting Alton Abbey

Services - Public Retreats - Quiet Days - Study Days - Private Retreats - Recreation - Friends' Events - Directions

The Abbey and grounds are open to visitors at any time to wander round or join in the services in the Church.

Services in the Abbey Church

All are welcome to join the Community at these daily services. For times of services please download the service sheet for the relevant week. Each service sheet give details of Mass & Office times, liturgical calendar, settings etc for that week.

19th to 26th February 2012

26th February to 4th March 2012

4th to 11th March 2012

Spiritual Direction & Confession

Auricular confession and sacramental reconciliation are available on request.

Some of the monks are available to those who wish to explore having a spiritual director, soul friend, or companion to assist them in the development of their personal spirituality. Please contact the Abbot in the first instance.

Protection of the Young & Vulnerable

Pending any further advice from the Directorate of Social Responsibility of the Diocese of Winchester, the Community of Alton Abbey and its employees shall observe the following protocol when dealing with groups of guests or visitors that include persons under the age of 18, and any individuals who may fall into that category.

How to Get to Alton Abbey

The nearest town is Alton, Hampshire, about 4 miles away. Don't get it mixed up with the "other" Alton Abbey, now Alton Towers Theme Park, 189 miles away in Staffordshire!

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