Visitor comments about St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
11 August 2021
What members of the public say about their visit to St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
"A really warm, friendly cross section of people, young and older, both on the altar and in the congregation."
"An increasing number of families seem to attend. For music lovers, the Gregorian chants and superb organ-playing lift the mass to another level. A very special and spiritual place to be."
"The Abbey is very beautiful and peaceful, the perfect place to relax and meet the peace of the Lord."
"I would recommend Chilworth Abbey to anyone considering a retreat experiencing the monastic life. This place is very special indeed."
"I have stayed at the abbey quite a few times now and always found it a very tranquil and peaceful place. The church is lovely - very prayerful, and the guest master is very welcoming. Highly recommended!"
"An oasis of total serenity and deep goodness in an otherwise mad world."
"One of the most tranquil places I’ve ever experienced."
"Beautiful Catholic Church in a tranquil setting run by Benedictine monks."
One recent visitor loosely described their visit to St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth as being to the place where God returns for a rest after a hard day's work.
....................You can see more reviews on Google reviews.
Have a look at what outside organisations say too:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Augustine%27s_Abbey,_Chilworth
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186390-d14800412-Reviews-St_Augustine_s_Abbey_Chilworth-Guildford_Surrey_England.html
https://chilworth2gether.org.uk/chilworth-benedictine-abbey/
https://www.yell.com/biz/st-augustine-s-abbey-guildford-7325488/
https://www.guildfordlottery.org/support/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth
http://www.blackheathsurrey.co.uk/friary.html
https://www.guildford-dragon.com
https://www.guildford-dragon.com/2020/06/23/notice-chilworths-benedictine-monks-selling-lockdown-surplus-skin-products/
https://www.guildford-dragon.com/2020/11/06/pevsner-editor-visits-chilworths-benedictine-st-augustines-abbey/
https://www.guildford-dragon.com/2021/01/01/notice-chilworth-rosaries-follow-a-tradition-of-monks-making-local-products/
https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/church-finder?location=guildford-st-augustine-s-abbey-guildford-surrey
https://www.thefaithcompanion.co.uk
https://chilworth2gether.org.uk/chilworth-benedictine-abbey/
https://www.facebook.com/ChilworthBenedictines/
https://www.instagram.com/chilworth_benedictine_monks_uk/
http://www.ukreligiouslife.org/male-monastic-communities/
https://www.yelp.co.uk/search?find_desc=st+augustine%27s+abbey+chilworth&find_loc=London&ns=1
http://www.laybenedictines.org/links-2
https://www.blackheathvillagearchive.com/the-abbey
https://you-well.co.uk/visiting-guildford/#abbey
https://www.slow-travel.uk/post/abbeys-and-monasteries-visit-uk?fbclid=IwAR3PalEsWk89l3gyyJOpi0Se4hmZLVCaZtQjIBv25eqMh4iW2gvOuwmkqlE
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http://www.monasticretreats.co.uk/portfolio-item/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth/
https://digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/899/reader/reader.html?fbclid=IwAR0WPpQeB0nIyPKv6epVvvPHOXd8U68AcGSQxxhJTWIvvNNVOBG5dLFTums#!preferred/0/package/899/pub/899/page/124/article/278783
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/news-in-pictures-friday-march-4-2022-s3tblgtr0
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/45030
We are very grateful to the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust for the organ repair grant it gave us in 2025.
Starting on Saturday 13 September 2025 - book in advance online
Thursday 25 September 2025, 7.30pm to 9.15pm at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth. £10 per person. Book now.
Drop in to our weekly lay ecumenical meditation group which started again on Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Continuing on 25 October 2025 with Sheila Longman
Chilworth Railway Crossing temporary closure - 14 to 28 September 2025
Sunday Mass is at 10am, weekday Mass is at 9am. Join the monks in prayer.
Starting early September 2025 - where contemplation meets creativity, wisdom and mystery.
Sat 8 November 2025, 1020-1220: How might our response to religious art deepen our aesthetic sense and enhance our understanding of the sacred?
Thursday 20 November 2025, 7pm-8.20pm: Examining Housman's poetic genius and classical scholarship, offering fresh insights into the enduring mystery of this brilliant and enigmatic figure.
