Visit a Benedictine monastery near Guildford
Visit St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth
Plan a visit to St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth, a living Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery near Guildford. The public is welcome to pray with the monks.
Directions and visitor information
The short answer
Members of the public are warmly welcome to enter the Abbey Church for Holy Mass, the Divine Office and private prayer. You do not need to be Catholic, know Latin or book before attending public worship.
Where is St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth?
The monastery is at Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR, in the Surrey Hills south of Guildford.
Do I need to book?
No booking is normally required for public Holy Mass or the Divine Office. Guesthouse stays and public talks must be arranged in advance.
When is the Abbey Church open?
The Abbey Church is open for private prayer from 5:30am to 8:50pm every day of the year.