Friends Pathways Project
The new Friends’ project is to help improve the accessibility of the paths at Quarr Abbey. The first fundraising for this, a 2018 calendar, “ Images
The New Friends’ Project
The new Friends’ project is to help improve the accessibility of the paths at Quarr Abbey. The first fundraising for this, a 2018 calendar, “Images
Teashop Opening Times
The teashop opening times are 10:00 until 17:00 Monday to Saturday and 11:15 until 17:00 on Sundays Summertime and 10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Saturday
Latest Gardens News
News from the gardens for April – May 2017 After some really cracking warm and sunny spring days, it is hard not to get too
Paraplegic Toilet
On the 24th January 2017, the keys to the paraplegic toilet were handed over to Abbot Xavier. The paraplegic toilet has a hoist, maximum weight
Right Reverend Abbot Cuthbert Johnson OSB 1946-2017
On Monday 16th January 2017, our beloved brother, the Right Reverend Abbot Cuthbert Johnson OSB, fourth Abbot of Quarr, died peacefully, aged 70 at Holy
Abbatial Blessing
On Saturday, August 6, Feast of the Transfiguration, Bishop Philip of Portsmouth celebrated mass and conferred the Abbatial blessing on Abbot Xavier. See photos below.
Quarr Abbey launch a new CD of Gregorian Chant
The monks of Quarr Abbey are faithful to the tradition of their mother-house, Solesmes (France), which has been the world centre for study and performance
Bee Swarms Welcomed at Quarr
If you see a swarm of bees please let us know. Don’t get stung – we will send an experienced beekeeper to collect them and
We have a new Abbot!
Press release for the election of Dom Xavier Perrin as Abbot of Quarr Dom Xavier Perrin has been elected as Abbot of Quarr Abbey, the
Archaeology Dig at Old Quarr
Community Excavation at Quarr Abbey, Isle of Wight Brief Summary Report Seven trial trenches were excavated on the site of the medieval abbey in September
Teaching Apiary Opened at Quarr Abbey
As part of a joint venture between the Isle of Wight Bee Keeping Association (IWBKA) and Quarr Abbey, a teaching apiary has been officially opened