Dunkeswell Abbey Guided Tours

The Abbey was founded in 1201 by William Brewer as a colony of the mother house of Forde Abbey in Dorset. By the time of its dissolution in 1539, it had a substantial estate and was a major monastic house. Today, only the gatehouse and fragments of the west range survive.

During the tour, you’ll discover what Dunkeswell Abbey would have looked like when it was built and what life was like for the Cistercian monks who lived there.

The Holy Trinity Church, built in 1842 by the women of the Simcoe family on the site of the Abbey, will be open with its 13th century medieval floor tiles on view.

Tours will be at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

A pop-up community café selling tea and cake will be on-site, giving you more time to relax in this picturesque and peaceful setting in the Madford Valley.

Booking is required due to very limited parking. If you intend to arrive on foot or by bike, please contact us as we might be able to accommodate you on a tour, even if all tickets have gone.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1100, 1300, 1500

Location & directions

Dunkeswell Abbey, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4RP

Directions:

The tour will start near the red telephone box, outside the abbey. What3words: ///unit.covers.resorting

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book through Eventbrite using the website link below.

Booking website:

https://dunkeswell26.eventbrite.co.uk

Alternative booking website:

https://blackdownhills.org.uk/events/category/heritage-history/

Additional information

Max number of people:

18

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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