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Dorchester Abbey

Type:Venue Provider

High Street
Dorchester On Thames
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 7HH

Tel: 01865 340007

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About

The Abbey church of St Peter and St Paul, more usually known as Dorchester Abbey, is the parish church of Dorchester-on-Thames, a picturesque Oxfordshire village with lovely walks, pubs and antique shops.

Dorchester Abbey serves not only as the spiritual centre of the village, with many different parish activities, but also as a pro-cathedral and place of pilgrimage. With its adjoining museum and tea room, it is a popular tourist destination, educational resource and, as the largest public building in south Oxfordshire, a much sought after venue for concerts and other events.

Features include a large Jesse window, an early lead font and some recently uncovered wall paintings. Amongst recent additions are new etched glass doors and the cloister gallery with an innovative display of the history of the Abbey.

Facilities

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant - Tea room open easter to end of September - Wed/Thurs, weekends and bank holidays 15:00 - 17:00.

Parking & Transport

Parking (free)

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

From M40; exit J7, take A329 to Shillingford the A4074.
From M4 westbound; exit J8/9, take A404/A4130 via Henley on Thames to Crowmarsh then A4074.
From Eastbound; exit J13, take A34 to Abingdon the A415.

Public Transport Directions

Buses run from Oxford, Wallingford and Didcot.

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	08:00	- 18:00*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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