PILGRIMS and walkers/cyclists are welcome to pray here
28 November 2022
Chilworth's Benedictine monastery is close to The Pilgrims' Way/North Downs Way
The modern day monks at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth - a living Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery - are keen to welcome pilgrims to their daily Mass and prayer, sometimes celebrated in sung Latin Gregorian Chant, as monks have done for centuries. Members of the public of all faiths and none are always welcome to pray with the monks (or just be still when the monks pray), 365 days a year.
Pilgrims travelling along The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury and those along the North Downs Way are less than one mile away from the monastery when they reach St Martha's on the Hill near Guildford and a number of them call by throughout the year to attend Mass, to pray and to say hello. Those wanting to experience monastic life at arm's length sometimes ask if they can stay in the Abbey's Monastic Guest House, which always needs booking very well in advance.
Daily Holy Mass takes place at 9am Monday to Saturday with Sunday Mass at 10am (followed by coffee with the monks and Congregation). Divine Office prayer takes place seven times daily.
The nearest landmark to the monastery is Chilworth railway station, which is a short walk away.
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR Tel: 01483 899360 www.chilworthbenedictines.com
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BUEN CAMINO
Saturday 18 July 2026, 10.30am-4.10pm at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
Rest in Peace dear Sister.
It's a great way to meet the monks and Congregation in a relaxed setting.
Roman Catholic Holy Mass: Sunday Mass is 10am, daily Mass is at 9am.
Monthly Saturdays 10.30am-12.20pm 25 July to 19 December 2026 inclusive. £12 per person: advance booking essential.
Join Chilworth's Roman Catholic Benedictine monks at daily 9am Holy Mass (10am Sundays) and daily Divine Office.
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