Welcome to the Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr, a monastery on the Isle of Wight. Situated just off the south coast of England, Quarr is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who dedicate their lives to the glory of God. We welcome you to join us here and discover the peace, beauty and tranquillity of Quarr.
Our organs have suffered from two damp winters. Our Mutin Cavaillé Coll organ (1912) is in need of minor repairs. Our electronic organ is beyond repair, but we have the opportunity to replace it with a little pipe organ. We need around £ 3,000 to cover the costs of these two projects. Please consider making a donation – Thank you.
More information about our organs can be found here.
We are excited to launch the Quarr Abbey Christmas Shop in the Courtyard Gallery.
You will find a selection of quality gifts, locally made crafts, traditional and divine Christmas cards and decorations, along with our exclusive range of handmade toys, gifts and decorations made by some of the talented staff here at Quarr Abbey.
24th December: Midnight Mass service starts at Midnight
25th December (Christmas Day): Mass of the Dawn 7am
25th December (Christmas Day): Mass of the Day 10am
26th December (St. Stephen’s Day): Mass at 10am
27th December: Mass at 10am
We urgently need to carry out essential structural and refurbishment work on our Guesthouse. To find out more, please visit here or make a donation.
Updated: 27/06/2024
A selection of Quarr Abbey books are now available to order through bookshop.org, For every book sold Quarr Abbey will receive a % of the sale which will help us with the extensive repairs and running costs of Quarr Abbey.
For those who want to share in the spiritual life of the community by attending the offices, offering a mass, asking for prayers, meeting with a priest or a monk, considering a monastic vocation or becoming an oblate.
We are always looking for ways to develop and improve Quarr, without disturbing its unique tranquillity.
Uncover the unique architecture of the abbey built in 1907 for the French Benedictine monks of Solesmes exiled on the Island. Set amongst acres of countryside upon the Isle of Wight’s
Visit us and discover the peace and tranquillity of Quarr. Learn more about the abbey in our visitor centre and enjoy visual arts in the gallery. Take solace in our Tea Shop or take home a slice of Quarr from our Farm Shop.
Many thanks to Madfrog for the use of drone videography.
Easter at Quarr is a good season to learn again that
Flowers open after winter months of apparent death,
Birds sing joyfully as they build new nests for their little ones to come,
Lambs gamble and bleat in the meadows.
Even roads reopen (!) giving access to visitors old and new – all welcome!
Will our hearts open, too,
To make peace after conflicts and wars
To forgive after disputes
To foster every human life from its conception to its natural end,
To bring a smile of hope on all faces around?
“Christ is risen from the dead.”
Happy Easter to you all!
Abbot Xavier and the Community