A CELEBRATION OF ISLAND LIFE
• Supper & Raffle
• Concerts
• History Talks
• Monastic Day
• Gardening Talks
• Garden Fair
• Food, Drink & Craft Fair
• Organ Recitals
• Children’s Craft Activities
• Guided Tours of the Church
• Workshops
• Trails
QUARR
Everyday – Free of charge
Family Trail
Collect your Trail Guide from the Farm Shop.
Enjoy family trail which guides you around the Abbey Church and grounds and learn more about life at Quarr Abbey.
Explorer Kits
Explorer Kits can be collected from and returned to the Farm Shop. Enjoy finding out about the nature and wildlife at Quarr Abbey. The kit will help you know what to look for and binoculars will let you get a close up view.
All Saints Trail
Collect your All Saints Trail booklet from the Farm Shop.
Follow the clues to find all of the Saints hidden around the Abbey and its grounds
Regular tours take place throughout the season
See individual entries for dates
Meet in the Courtyard
No booking required
Donations gratefully received
INTRODUCTION
The Abbot and Community of Quarr would like to sincerely thank our sponsors. Along with many other businesses, chartities, guest speakers, and all those that have made such a valued contribution to our Summer Events Programme. Without their support and generosity, these events in support of the Abbey would not be possible. We hope you enjoy our celebration of Island Life and we look forward to welcoming you to Quarr soon.
Quarr Abbey is a registered Charity. The running costs of Quarr Abbey and its site are over £1.3 million per year. We do not receive any Church funding. We have been successful in obtaining government support grants for our businesses during this time. Our income is generated from donations, and the commercial activities on site. Our mission is to be able to celebrate our 900th year anniversary in 2032 by securing our two abbeys, both buildings and grounds for future generations of monks and visitors. The Divine worship, peace and serenity of Quarr is currently enjoyed by over 116,000 pilgrims and visitors each year.
We are extremely grateful for any donations received. You may make a donation by the ‘Donate Button’ on our donations page on the website www.quarrabbey.org/support/donations. There are cash donation boxes in the Farm Shop and Tea Shop along with contactless points on the donations boards and in the Church.
ONLINE SHOP Our online shop may be viewed by visitng our website www.quarrabbey.org and clicking on ‘Shop’. You will find a selection of Devotional items, Quarr Abbey products, Locally made products, Jewellery and Gifts.
ART GALLERY: We have a free to visit Art Gallery with frequently changing exhibitions by local artists and crafters.
COURTYARD GALLERY: The new Courtyard Gallery is free to visit and again has frequently changing exhibitions by local groups, artists and crafters.
MONASTERY SHOP: The Monastery Shop is where to discover an array of books and devotional items.
STAYING IN OUR HOLIDAY COTTAGE: The Old Abbey Farmhouse is a grade II listed property located adjacent to the Old Abbey ruins. The Old Abbey Farmhouse has been beautifully restored to offer luxurious holiday accommodation. Bookings taken up to the end of October 2026. Visit www.Islandholidays.co.uk for more information.
EVENTS FOR APRIL 2026 EVENTS FOR APRIL 2026
ECHOES OF WIGHT
2nd - 8th April | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Art Gallery
Resinart by Hollie
The Olive Home
Bespoke Art by Gemma
Isle of Wight Beach Treasures
Seaside Succulants
JW Art
Tuesday Sunshine
EASTER HAT COMPETITION
Saturday 4th to Wednesday 8th | 10:00am to 5:00pm Courtyard Gallery
Bring your own hat or bonnet or make one here from the selection of materials provided. These will be judged on Sunday 5th to Wednesday 8th at 3pm in the Courtyard Gallery.
CHILDRENS CRAFT ACTIVITIES
Saturday 4th to Wednesday 8th | 10:00am to 5:00pm Courtyard Gallery
Childrens Craft Activities throughout the week.
TRANQUILLITY
9th - 15th April | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Art Gallery
An exhibition of paintings by Lynne Alden
FREYA CONWAY & SARAH FULLER
10th - 15th April | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Art Gallery
Knitted goods, felt creations and Artwork by Freya. Handmade bags, purses and keyrings by Sarah
CERAMICS, MOSAICS AND PRINTS
16th - 22nd April | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Art Gallery
An exhibition of art by Kerry Bishop and Helen Goodman
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
17th - 29th April | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Courtyard Gallery
Enjoy an impressive selection of images of Quarr Abbey and the wider Estate in this exhibition from local photographers. Entry Free
CRAFTY ARTISTS EXHIBITION
23rd - 29th April | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Art Gallery
An exhibition of art by Pat Cornwell
Pauline Evans
Kathy Pilcher Lis Toft
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 29th April | 11:00am | Abbey Church
EVENTS FOR MAY 2026 EVENTS FOR MAY 2026
RUINS WALKING TOURS
Tuesday 12th May | 11:00am | Abbey Ruins
Saturday 16th May | 11:00am | Abbey Ruins
Saturday 16th May | 2:30pm | Abbey Ruins
As part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, enjoy a tour of the Quarr Abbey Ruins. The tour will be approximately 1.5 miles and last 1 hour.
Sturdy footwear is recommended. The tour is Free, however donations are gratefully received through www.quarrabbey.org or on the day. Meet outside the Church. To book, visit www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
CONCERT BY ROMERIKE VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Sunday 24th May | 3:00pm | Abbey Church
Concert by Norwegian Choir ‘Romerike Vocal Ensemble’. Conducted by Vegar Sandholt. Singing mainly from their Norwegian Repertoire. Free Entrance. Retiring Collection.
EXHIBITIONS
Art Gallery | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Free Entry
Five Bells 7th May - 13th May
Sophia Flowers 30th April - 6th May
A Colourful and Vibrant Exhibition of Paintings
Maria Ward 28th May - 3rd June
Kathy Pilcher and Lily Louise Allen 21st May to 26th May
An exhibition of eclectic illustrations
Courtyard Gallery | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Free Entry
Patter Products 1st - 6th May
Lis Toft 15th - 20th May
Toft Porcelain
Jodie Redrup 9th - 13th May
Paws and Places: Life on the Island
Julia Tanner 22nd - 27th May
Julia Tanner Art
EVENTS FOR JUNE 2026 EVENTS FOR JUNE 2026
COURTYARD GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
10:00am to 5:00pm | Courtyard Gallery
Island Sea Gems & The Beach Hut Lady | 29th May - 3rd June
Tilly Fox Studios | 5th - 10th June
Little Bird Willow Craft | 12th - 17th June
Geoff Lewis – Drawing to Light | 19th - 24th June
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 24th June | 11:00am | Abbey Church
Meet in the Courtyard. No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
SUMMER FUNDRAISING SUPPER AND RAFFLE
Friday 26th June | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | The Pavilion
Join us in the Pavilion at Quarr Abbey in the company of Abbot Xavier Perrin, for a delicious two course supper including wine and soft drinks. You will be welcomed for reception drinks accompanied by musical entertainment. A Raffle in aid of Quarr Abbey. Tickets £40.00 per person. To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
‘POP UP’ SINGING FOR FUN SESSION
Saturday 27th June | 10:30am -12:00pm | The Pavilion
Singing for fun does exactly what it sayson the tin! We are a group of people who enjoy singing (but are perhaps not the best at it!). We sing songs from every era and have a jolly good giggle as part of it! Book your place and ‘pop’ along to join in and have a taste of the joy that singing can bring - all are welcome. Please book places online. Donations gratefully received.
SUMMER SERENADE
Saturday 27th June | 2:30pm - 5:00pm | The Pavilion
The Island’s only ‘traditional’ male voice choir. Newchurch Male Voice Choir began in 1967. The Choir’s repertoire includes both sacred and secular songs ranging from ‘Morte Criste’ to ‘Sweet Caroline’ and ‘16 tons’, most arrangements in four part harmony. Over the years, the choir has varied in strength from around a dozen men to over forty at times. The present count is around two dozen active members. Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised by the choir for numerous local charities through it’s concerts. The choir has ventured off the Island - enjoying trips to numerous area around Britain, and it has hosted visits from choirs not only from Britain but from as far afield as South Australia. To book visit quarrabbey.org/visit/events | Tickets £5.00
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ABBEY PICNICS
AVAILABLE 27TH JUNE TO 5TH JULY
Available to order. Pre-booked Ploughmans or a Savoury or Sweet Cream Tea in a take-away box. (Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options are available)
Ploughmans with a soft drink £9.95. Ploughmans with Prosecco £13.95.
Savoury or Sweet Cream Tea with a soft drink £6.95.
Savoury or Sweet Cream Tea with Prosecco £10.95. To book visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
NEW CARNIVAL WORKSHOP HEADDRESS AND WAISTBAND
Sunday 28th June | 11:00am to 12:00pm | The Pavilion
Join Gemma from New Carnival to create a simple, colourful carnival headdress and waistband. Suitable for all ages, grown ups are warmly invited to join in too! All children must be supervised by an adult
Craft Activities for all the family
£5.00 per person. To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
NEW CARNIVAL WORKSHOP SIMPLE FLAGS, WAVERS AND SHAKERS
Sunday 28th June | 12:00pm to 1:00pm | The Pavilion
Join Gemma from New Carnival to create a simple, colourful hand held prop. Suitable for all ages, grown ups are warmly invited to join in too!
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Craft Activities for all the family
£5.00 per person. To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
NEW CARNIVAL – MINI CARNIVAL DANCE
Sunday 28th June | 2.00pm to 3:00pm | The Pavilion
Bring the costumes and props made at the morning sessions workshops, or borrow some of New Carnival’s costume pieces, learn some simple carnival dance moves and join in with a mini carnival dance around The Pavilion.
Suitable for all ages – grown ups are warmly invited to join in too! All children must be supervised by an adult.
£5.00 per person. To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
RYDE SCHOOL SWING BAND
Sunday 28th June | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | The Pavilion
Join the talented musicians from Ryde School’s Swing Band for an uplifting session of toe tapping music for a Summers Afternoon.
Tickets £5.00. To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
SEA GELS SHANTY BAND
Sunday 28th June | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | The Pavilion
Formed in March 2023, Sea Gels Shanty Band has been captivating audiences across the Isle of Wight and beyond with spirited performances and quirky ideas. We have a passion for maritime music, a sense of fun and love to hear an audience singing along. There may be surprises...
Tickets £5.00. To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
EVENTS FOR JUNE 2026
A CELEBRATION OF ISLAND HISTORY
Tickets £5.00 for the morning or £5.00 for the afternoon. All day ticket £9.00. TO BOOK, VISIT: WWW.QUARRABBEY.ORG/VISIT/EVENTS
BRICK MAKING ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Monday 29th June | 10:00am to 11:00am | The Pavilion
Sarah Burdett was part of the Isle of Wight Society team who set up the East Cowes Heritage Centre in 1992. Sarah is the proud recipient of the BEM for services to Conservation and Heritage. Sarah has written several books about East Cowes And Whippingham and will have copies of her new book ‘Brickmaking on the Isle of Wight’ available.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR BUSES ON THE ISLAND
Monday 29th June | 11:00am to 12:00pm | The Pavilion
Richard Newman - President and Archivist at the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum is the authority on Southern Vectis and archive material on the Island. The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum will be on hand to answer any questions following Richard’s talk.
EDUCATION ON THE ISLAND UP TO THE 1950’S
Monday 29th June | 12:00pm to 1:00pm | The Pavilion
Hazel Pullen, Librarian and Strays Coordinator at the Isle of Wight Family History Society presents a fascinating talk on Education on the Island up to the 1950’s. She will be joined by Geoff Allan, Chairman of the Society. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about both Hazel’ s talk and the IWFHS.
EVENTS FOR JUNE 2026
Monday 29th June | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | The Pavilion WOMEN THROUGH THE AGES AT CARISBROOKE CASTLE
Dr Therron Welstead
This talk explores the stories of the women who helped shape Carisbrooke Castle’s history - from Ango Saxon burials to the wealthy heiress Isabella de Fortibus, A Civil War conspirator and two Princesses: one a captive, the other a willing resident.
AN ISLE OF WIGHT DINOSAUR RENAISSANCE: HOW TEN SPECIES WERE DISCOVERED IN FIVE YEARS
Monday 29th June | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | The Pavilion
Dr Jeremy Lockwood is a retired General Practitioner with a PHD in palaeobiology and currently serves as a Scientific associate of the London Natural History Museum. Jeremy’s research focuses on Early Cretaceous dinosaurs and the wider vertebrate faunas of southern England with particular emphasis on the Isle of Wight. Jeremy has contributed to the description of six new dinosaur species from the Island and has personally named three of them.
THE MARY ROSE, THE SOLENT AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Monday 29th June | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | The Pavilion
Dr Dominic Fontana is a retired academic. A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Society of Antiquaries of London. He has over 40 years involvement in the Mary Rose project. He has been involved in several television documentaries on the Mary Rose, the Battle of Hastings, a Time Team excavation and the series ‘Britain and the Sea’ and ‘Fortress Britain’.
EVENTS FOR JUNE 2026
MONASTIC DAY
Tuesday 30th June - 9.00am - 5.30pm
Location: The Abbey Church & The Abbey Pavilion
MASS
9.00am – 9.45am
Location: Abbey Church
PRAYER OF NONE
2.15pm – 2.30pm
Location: Abbey Church
Spend a day at the Abbey sharing in the rhythm of the life of the monks and benefiting from their spiritual insights. Book online – Donations gratefully received TEA
ABBOT XAVIER
10.15 am – 11.00am
Location: Pavilion
10:15am Welcome
10:30am Praying with the Psalms
DOM NICHOLAS SPENCER
11.30am
Location: Pavilion
Prayer in the Tradition of the Desert Fathers
PRAYER OF SEXT
1.00pm – 1.10pm
Location: Abbey Church
LUNCH
1.10pm – 2.00pm
Bring your picnic or avail yourselves of our Tea Shop facilities
BR DUNCAN SMITH
2.30pm
Location: Pavilion
Seeking God with St. Benedict
DOM BRIAN GERARD KELLY
3.30pm
Location: Pavilion
St John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church
4.30pm
Location: Tea Garden
PRAYER OF VESPERS
5.00pm – 5.30pm
Location: Abbey church
EVENTS FOR JULY 2026
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 1st July | 11:00am | Abbey Church
Meet in the Courtyard. No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
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A CELEBRATION OF ISLAND HORTICULTURE
Tickets £5.00 for the morning or £5.00 for the afternoon. All day ticket
£9.00. TO BOOK, VISIT
WWW.QUARRABBEY.ORG/VISIT/EVENTS
CROCOSMIAS AND GLADIOLI
Wednesday 1st July | 10:00am to 10:45am | The Pavilion
Paul Lewis, an amateur plant breeder from the Isle of Wight has been breeding Crocosmias and Gladioli for over 30 years. A few of his Crocosmias have been introduced over the years and showcased at the Hampton Court Show. New varieties are also currently being trialled in Holland.
CREATING THE GARDENS AT FARRINGFORD
Wednesday 1st July | 10:50am to 11:35am | The Pavilion
Island raised horticulturist Ellen, studied at RHS Wisley before gaining a place on the Kew Diploma at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. After graduating Ellen worked on private gardens before taking a teaching position at Merrist Wood College.
THE GARDENER’S LIFE: PITFALLS AND PLEASURES
Wednesday 1st July | 11:40am to 12:30pm | The Pavilion
Debs Goodenough was horticultural trained in Canada, USA and Kew. Nursery manager at Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Head Gardener at Osborne House. Head Gardener to TRHs for 12 years (now King Charles and Queen Camilla). Retired and horticulturally active in community, at home, and on the RHS Committee.
GARDENER’S QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS)
Wednesday 1st July | 12:30pm to 1:00pm | The Pavilion
A fun and interesting opportunity for everyone to ask questions to our available Morning speakers and explore their wealth of knowledge and experience.
OSBORNE’S GARDENS: PRINCE ALBERT’S PASTIME
Wednesday 1st July | 2:00pm - 2:45pm | The Pavilion
Toby Beasley, Head Gardener at Osborne House, presents a talk from a historical perspective on the Osborne Gardens & Estate – before the Royals purchased it, Prince Albert’s improvements, through to the 20th century simplification and the gardens restoration. Prince Albert’s ideas form the theme throughout.
20 YEARS OF DESIGNING, LANDSCAPING, AND MAINTAINING GARDENS ON THE ISLAND
Wednesday 1st July | 2:50pm - 3:35pm | The Pavilion
Craig and his team will chat about working, living and breathing horticulture. Award-winning ‘C.A.R. Gardens’ offers a full design, natural and sustainable landscaping, and maintenance service. They specialise in maintaining gardens with organic and veganic principles with the environment in mind.
CACTUS OR SUCCULENT
Wednesday 1st July | 3:40pm - 4:30pm | The Pavilion
Stephen Woods, Isle of Wight Branch Secretary of the British Cactus and Succulent Society joins us. Stephen became interested in growing plants at the age of eleven. Moving to the Island 23 years ago he discovered the pleasure of growing plants for Horticultural shows. His attention early on, was mainly focused on cacti but it is now divided between them and what we call the ‘other succulents’
GARDENER’S QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS)
Wednesday 1st July | 3:40pm - 4:30pm | The Pavilion
A fun and interesting opportunity for everyone to ask questions to our available Afternoon speakers and explore their wealth of knowledge and experience.
EVENTS FOR JULY 2026
GARDEN FAIR
Thursday 2nd July | 10:00am to 5.00pm | The Pavilion
Join us in the Pavilion for our NEW Garden Fair
Local Garden Crafts | Plant specialists Local Growers | Florists Demonstrations | Flowers
THE PAVILION TEA SHOP
Thursday 2nd July – Sunday 5th July | The Pavilion
A selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes and snacks. Limited seating.
WORKSHOP – WILLOW CRAFT
Thursday 2nd July | 10:00am to 12:30pm | Courtyard Gallery
Debbie Hollis from Little Bird Willow Craft leads a willow workshop to create a beautiful hanging willow floral hoop. All materials included.
Price £45.00 per person. To book, visit www.quarrabbey.org/visit/events
WORKSHOP – PETALS IN PAPER
Thursday 2nd July | 1:30am to 3:30pm | Courtyard Gallery
Sam Ackland from Copper Daisy Crafts leads a workshop entitled ‘Petals in Paper: Quilling Flowers in Mini Frames’.
All Materials and a frame included. £25.00 per person. To book, visit www.quarrabbey.org/visit/events
EVENTS FOR JULY 2026
ABBEY PICNICS
AVAILABLE EVERY DAY TO 5TH JULY
Available to order. Pre-booked Ploughmans or a Savoury or Sweet Cream Tea in a take-away box. (Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options are available)
Ploughmans with a soft drink £9.95. Ploughmans with Prosecco £13.95. Savoury or Sweet Cream Tea with a soft drink £6.95. Savoury or Sweet Cream Tea with Prosecco £10.95.
To book visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
SUMMER CRAFT, FOOD AND DRINK FAIR
Friday 3rd July | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 4th July | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 5th July | 11:00am to 5:00pm
The Pavilion and Courtyard Gallery
The Island’s most creative and talented artisans gather together, along with Food and Drink producers, selling their unique products for our three day fair.
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WORKSHOP – WILLOW CRAFT
Monday 6th July | 10:00am to 12:30pm | Courtyard Gallery
Debbie Hollis from Little Bird Willow Craft leads a willow workshop to create a beautiful hanging willow floral hoop. All materials included.
Price £45.00 per person. To book, visit www.quarrabbey.org/visit/events
WORKSHOP – PAPER QUILLING
Monday 6th July | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Courtyard Gallery
Sam Ackland from Copper Daisy Crafts leads a workshop entitled ‘Petals in Paper: Quilling Flowers in Mini Frames’. All Materials and a frame included.
£25.00 per person. To book, visit www.quarrabbey.org/visit/events
WORKSHOP – CANDLE MAKING
Tuesday 7th July | 10:00am to 12:00pm | Courtyard Gallery
Join us for a relaxing and creative candle making workshop, where you’ll create your own beautifully scented products to take home. You will be guided through the process of making: A hand-poured soy wax candle – Wax melts. Choose from a selection of essential oil blends to scent your creations. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enjoy a calm, hands-on experience.
£35.00 per person. Spaces are limited. To book, visit quarrabbey.org/visit/events
JULY ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
10.00am to 5.00pm | Art Gallery | Free Entry
Helen Goodman | 1st July - 8th July
Anya Stickland | 9th July - 15th July
Andrew Dowden | 16th July - 22nd July
Christian Beasley | 23rd July - 29th July
WORKSHOP – FUSED GLASS
Tuesday 7th July | 1:30pm -3:30pm Wednesday 8th July | 10:00am to 12:00pm Courtyard Gallery
Rhian is a fused glass artist and a silver jeweller on the Isle of Wight. If you have ever wanted to know more about glass fusing, come along to one of Rhian’‘s workshops where she will introduce you to the different types of glass and tools that can be used as well as helping you to create your own fused glass decoration. When booking please choose whether you would like to make a square picture or a long picture. Glass included to make a single decoration. Extra glass can be purchased on the day if required. Limited places. £38.00 per person. To book, visit www.quarrabbey.org/visit/events.
WORKSHOP – EXPERIMENTAL LINO PRINTING
Wednesday 8th July | 2:00pm to 4:30pm | Courtyard Gallery
Experimental Lino Printing with Jemma from Ali Lou Arts. All materials included. Limited places.
£35.00 per person. To book, visit www.quarrabbey.org/visit/events.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 8th July & Wednesday 15th July 11:00am | Abbey Church
Meet in the Courtyard. No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
EVENTS FOR JULY 2026
RECITALS
Composer of the year: Dietrich BUXTEHUDE A SERIES OF ORGAN
A Series of Organ Recitals on the Mutin Cavaillé-Coll organ (1912)
Tuesday 14th July | 3.00pm
Location: Abbey Church
Helene du Boisbaudry
Free Entrance – Retiring Collection
Wednesday 15th July | 3.00pm
Location: Abbey Church
Simon Buchanan-Morgan
Free Entrance – Retiring Collection
Thursday 16th July | 3.00pm
Location: Abbey Church
Dom. Francois d’Assise Chereau OSB
Free Entrance – Retiring Collection
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 22nd July & Wednesday 29th July 11:00am | Abbey Church – Meet in the Courtyard
No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
HOLY WEEK: THE JOURNEY OF JESUS FROM THIS WORLD TO THE FATHER: AS TOLD IN PAINTINGS FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY
12th July - 7th September 10:00am to 5:00pm | Courtyard Gallery
The exhibition takes us from the raising of Lazarus on the eve of Holy Week through the Passion and Death of Jesus to his Resurrection from the Dead and his Appearance to the Disciples. The exhibition is made possible by the generous assistance of Dr. Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the National Gallery, London.
EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2026
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 5th, 12th and 19th August 11:00am | Abbey Church
Meet in the Courtyard. No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
TRADITIONAL SPORTS DAYS
21st & 22nd August | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Abbey Grounds
We are pleased to be hosting this two day event in the grounds of the Abbey, as part of the Wight Games Festival.
Join us for a fun filled day of traditional sports games for all the family.
Refreshments available throughout the day from the Tea Shop. Free entry.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 26th August | 11:00am | Abbey Church
Meet in the Courtyard. No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
FOOD EVENING - FISH AND CHIPS
Thursday 10th September | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Teashop
Fish and Chips with homemade tartare sauce, homemade curry sauce, mushy peas and chips. The vegetarian option is sweetcorn fritter instead of the fish with the same accompaniments.
Choose one of the following options for dessert;
Homemade jam roly poly with custard or cream.
Homemade cheesecake.
Homemade upside down pineapple cake.
2 courses for £13.95
To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
FOOD EVENING - BEEF STEW
Thursday 17th September | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Teashop
Homemade beef stew and dumplings with crusty bread and seasonal vegetables or vegetarian stew.
Choose one of the following options for dessert;
Homemade jam roly poly with custard or cream.
Homemade cheesecake.
Homemade upside down pineapple cake.
2 courses for £13.95
To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
FOOD EVENING - CORNED BEEF HASH
Thursday 24th September | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Teashop
Corned beef hash, homemade baked beans with crusty bread or vegetarian hash.
Choose one of the following options for dessert;
Homemade jam roly poly with custard or cream.
Homemade cheesecake.
Homemade upside down pineapple cake.
2 courses for £13.95
To book, visit: quarrabbey.org/visit/events
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
Wednesday 30th September | 11:00am | Abbey Church
Meet in the Courtyard. No booking required. Donations gratefully received.
The Old Abbey Farmhouse is a beautiful renovated Grade II listed building. The property has been lovingly and sympathetically restored to offer luxurious accommodation in a stunning and peaceful location adjacent to the ruins of the ancient Cisterian Abbey.
The property benefits from two bedrooms, dining room, sitting room, fully equipped kitchen and a small utility room. Both the dining room and sitting room benefit from log burning stoves. There is a small secluded garden with a patio area. Ideally suited for a small dog to enjoy.
Bookings taken up to the end of October 2026
For further information and to book click on ‘The Old Abbey Farmhouse’ at: www.quarrabbey.org/visit
VISITING QUARR
Visit the beautiful Church and enjoy the opportunity to join a service. (Timings are displayed outside the Church)
Discover the array of books and devotional items in the Monastery Shop
Browse our selection of local and Quarr Abbey products in the Farm Shop
Enjoy freshly prepared food in the Tea Shop or pop in for our Quarr blend coffee and a tempting cake from our selection
Free Activity trails for all the family
Visitor Centre telling the story of Quarr
Art Gallery with frequently changing exhibitions
The New Courtyard Gallery featuring frequently changing exhibitions and workshops
• Preserving the History •
• Protecting the Present •
• Securing the Future •
Quarr Abbey is registered charity. Its main purpose is the praise of God; monks, guests and visitors find it an exceptional place in which to seek the merciful presence of the compassionate Lord. It also supports worthy causes on the Isle of Wight, as well as nationally and globally.
Quarr Abbey relies on the generosity of Individuals , organisations, and our enterprises at the Abbey to survive for future generations. We thank everyone for their support and kindness.
Visit: www.quarrabbey.org/support/donations
TRAVEL
QUARR ABBEY, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT. PO33 4ES TELEPHONE: 01983 882420 | WWW.QUARRABBEY.ORG
HOVERTRAVEL
Hovercraft – Southsea to Ryde | www.hovertravel.co.uk
WIGHTLINK FERRIES – CATAMARAN
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier | www.wightlink.co.uk
SOUTHERN VECTIS BUSES
The No. 9 bus stops outside Quarr Abbey | www.islandbuses.info
TAXIS
Ryde Taxis: www.rtcars.co.uk | Phone: 01983 811111
TJ Taxis: www.tjtaxiservices.co.uk | Phone: 01983 520274
