The Abbey is honoured to be connected with the Critchlow family. Keith Critchlow was a British artist, lecturer, author, sacred geometer, Professor of Architecture, and co-founder of the Temenos Academy in the UK. He passed away on April 8th, 2020, leaving behind an immense and enduring legacy of work. Please join us on 21st and […]
Taizé by candlelight with Wren Hughes, March 26th 7.30-9.30pm An evening of Taizé chants, sacred song and silence in the Great Hall. We will learn these beautiful and melodious sung chants in the first half of the evening and after a tea break gather again for a reflective time of sung prayer and silence. Please […]
After the great success of Artweeks 2025, on 2nd to 10th of May we welcome back a talented selection of local artists for Artweeks 2026. Each day between 11am and 6pm, you will be able to visit and enjoy artworks by a vibrant selection of paintings by eight unique and innovative artists: Emma Waddleton, April […]
Join us for SUMMERSONG at the ABBEY, an uplifting afternoon of harmony singing in the stunning Great Hall. After three sold-out events, we’re thrilled to welcome voices together once again for a joyful celebration of summer through song. This three-hour workshop will be led by Emily Marshall, Elena Harris and Holly Taylor-Zuntz: three local choir […]
Join us for an engaging and interactive talk exploring the foundations of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic healing system. This session offers practical insights into how we can better understand ourselves, our health and our connection to the natural world. Topics We Will Explore: · The Ayurveda worldview – History and understanding life through balance and […]
From 18–21 June 2026, Arte in Situ UK brings together a group of international artists for a four-day contemporary art residency dedicated to creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Working across disciplines including ceramics, painting, sculpture, visual arts, graphic design, and woodworking, the participating artists will share ideas, develop new work, and engage in a dynamic […]
Join us for a peaceful evening of reflection, journaling, and gentle ritual in a welcoming women’s circle. Take time to slow down, connect, and nurture yourself in a supportive community setting. To book, please contact Helen on 07796 206180.
Music to hold the world in love Songhold is a collection of simple chants and songs with words in English that honour the Divine Feminine, particularly the quality of ‘holding’. Each song is a medicine of its own, with repeated words acting as a mantra. Song leader Jackie Singer is joined by Melissa Holding on piano […]
Join our 3-day holistic writing retreat at the Abbey from Monday 20th July to Wednesday 22nd July 2026. Are you a busy academic who needs to get away from your desk and out of the home, to somewhere more inspiring so you can focus on your writing? Or are you someone who has yearned to […]
About the session Join a lively day of beautiful songs in full harmony, all taught by ear, complemented by a special session of gentle Dru yoga dance led by guest teacher Lottie May, to help you relax, open up and enjoy flowing movement that supports your voice. Rachel Holmes is a singer and natural voice […]