Name: Abbotsbury, St Catherine's Chapel
Rating: 5.0

Abbotsbury, St Catherine's Chapel

Chapel Lane, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, UK

1-99 Years

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Abbotsbury, St Catherine's Chapel Set high on a hilltop overlooking Chesil Beach and the Isle of Portland, this barrel-vaulted 14th century chapel was built by the monks of the nearby Abbotsbury Abbey as a place of pilgrimage and retreat. Today the chapel still sits in splendid isolation.

Make your way up the hill, take in the fantastic views of the abbey ruins, and explore the nooks and crannies of this curious little chapel, including the 'wishing holes' where local women used to pray to St Catherine and ask her to find them a husband. The local parish holds occasional services throughout the year, which are open to the public.

Entry is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Abbotsbury, St Catherine's Chapel, Set high on a hilltop overlooking Chesil Beach and the Isle of Portland, this barrel-vaulted 14th century chapel was built by the monks of the nearby Abbotsbury Abbey as a place of pilgrimage and retreat. Today the chapel still sits in splendid isolation.
Make your way up the hill, take in the fantastic views of the abbey ruins, and explore the nooks and crannies of this curious little chapel, including the 'wishing holes' where local women used to pray to St Catherine and ask her to find them a husband. The local parish holds occasional services throughout the year, which are open to the public.

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Parking: Charged parking (not managed by English Heritage) is available in the centre of Abbotsbury off Rodden Row (car park postcode DT3 4JL) a short walk from Chapel Hill.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Exterior viewing any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Chapel Lane, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, UK

Post Code: DT3 4JH

Council: Dorset

County: Dorset

Road Access: 0.5 mile / 0.8 km South of Abbotsbury; by steep path from village, off B3157.
Bus Access: Nearest bus stop is Ilchester Arms, Abbotsbury, 0.5 mile / 0.8 km from the Site. First Bus X53 runs to Abbotsbury from Weymouth Bus Station, Axminster Station, Lyme Regis and Bridport Bus Station. During the summer months the service is enhanced to hourly from Weymouth and Bridport on weekdays with additional journeys on Bus X52.
Train Access: The nearest station to Abbotsbury is Dorchester South / West 8 miles / 13 km. However for a bus connection to Abbotsbury you are advised to travel by train to Weymouth (9 miles / 15 km). Buses X52 and X53 stop outside Weymouth Station.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Charged parking (not managed by English Heritage) is available in the centre of Abbotsbury off Rodden Row (car park postcode DT3 4JL) a short walk from Chapel Hill.