Welcome to Quarr Abbey - Quarr Abbey Situated just off the south coast of England, Quarr is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who dedicate their lives to the glory of God We welcome you to join us here and discover the peace, beauty and tranquillity of Quarr
Visit - Quarr Abbey Getting to Quarr Abbey Quarr Abbey is nestled between Ryde and Wootton on the northern coast of the Isle
Monastery - Quarr Abbey W elcome to the Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr, a monastery on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England It is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who strive to dedicate their lives to the glory of God, and whose day is characterised by prayer, work and community life
History - Quarr Abbey The ancient abbey of Quarr was founded in 1132 by Baldwin de Redvers who later became Lord of the Island and Earl of Devon He brought monks from Savigny Abbey, in Normandy, France, to the island for the monastery
Ruins of the Abbey of Quarr Ruins of the Abbey of Quarr The ruins of the old Quarr Abbey are a national treasure on the Isle of Wight Monks were very good at choosing sites for monasteries in days gone by The Cistercian abbey of Quarr is especially interesting because it exploits access to and from the sea
Architecture of Quarr Quarr Abbey was built as a monastery for the French Benedictine community of Solesmes who were living in exile on the Isle of Wight at the beginning of the twentieth century Its architect was one of the monks, Dom Paul Bellot (1876-1944)
Heritage - Quarr Abbey Quarr Abbey is home to a wealth of heritage and architectural magnificence, surrounded by the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside Quarr Abbey - An introduction
Guesthouse - Quarr Abbey In the spirit of the Gospel and of the Holy Rule the Community at Quarr Abbey seeks to welcome warmly all guests to the monastic guesthouse All our guests are encouraged to share in the Liturgy of the Hours which forms the framework of the monastic day
Contact - Quarr Abbey Contact To get in touch with Quarr Abbey, use the contact form and we’ll get back to you shortly… Quarr Abbey Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4ES United Kingdom
Events - Quarr Abbey W elcome to the Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr, a monastery on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England It is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who strive to dedicate their lives to the glory of God, and whose day is characterised by prayer, work and community life