Quarr Abbey

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Abbey / Priory

Quarr Road
RYDE
Isle Of Wight
PO33 4ES

Tel: +44 01983 882420

Aerial view of Quarr Abbey, Ryde, Isle of Wight, things to do, history, family, island life

Guide Prices

Free Admission and Car Park

Book Tickets

Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dogs admitted on a lead - This includes the woodland walks. Dogs are not allowed in the teashop but are welcome in the tea garden. Water bowls are provided in the tea garden. Dog waste bin is on the bridle way.
  • Dogs welcome - Dogs are welcome but they must be on a lead at all times. This includes the woodland walks. Dogs are not allowed in the teashop but are welcome in the tea garden. Water bowls are provided in the tea garden. Dog waste bin is on the bridle way.

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, A3054 to Ryde.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Ryde.

Public Transport Directions

Number 9 bus from Ryde. Number 4 bus from East Cowes. From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 9 to Ryde or take chain ferry to East Cowes and number 4 bus from there. From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport and change to No. 9 to Ryde.
For further bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website at www.islandbuses.info/

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      672
    • Very Good
      350
    • Average
      88
    • Poor
      17
    • Terrible
      11

    Recent Reviews:

    • Calum G
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Peaceful, well managed space
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 9th May 2025
      Beautiful, spiritual experience. Quarr Abbey balances being a living monastery with meeting with needs of pilgrims and visitors; we particularly enjoyed feeding the pigs. Both farm shop and monastic... Read full review
    • railway_chap
      Glossop, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Modern working monastery
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 18th May 2025
      Impressive modern brick monastery. Interesting, but small display, and introductory film. Cafe very busy with long waits for hot food, and seats outside all taken, although the brownies were nice... Read full review
    • Sarah P
      Beautiful Place but incredibly RUDE MONK. WILL NOT BE RETURNING!!
      2 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 4th June 2025
      Beautiful place but WILL NOT BE RETURNING!! Having only a six day holiday on the Isle of Wight we decided that Quarr Abbey should be a definite day out and that we would treat ourselves to lunch and... Read full review

    Opening Times

    * We are closed 24th, 25th and 26th December, 1st January and Good Friday, open all other days.
    * Summer - 10.00am-5.00pm • Sundays 11.15am-5.00pm
    * Winter - 10.00am-4.00pm • Sundays 11.15am-4.00pm
    * Disabled access
    * Teashop: 01983 898543
    * General enquiries: 01983 882420

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