St Catherine's Chapel

Looking across Chesil Beach and towards Portland Bill
Looking across Chesil Beach and towards Portland Bill (c) English Heritage Photo Library
Looking across Chesil Beach and towards Portland Bill -   Looking across Chesil Beach and towards Portland Bill (c) St Catherine's Chapel -   Looking across Chesil Beach and towards Portland Bill (c)

Set high on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury Abbey, this sturdily buttressed and barrel-vaulted 14th-century chapel was built by the monks as a place of pilgrimage and retreat.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
All year Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Cornwall
Road Access:
1⁄2 mile S of Abbotsbury; by path from village, off B3157. Path leads off signposted lane to Swannery
Train Access:
Upwey 7 miles
Bus Access:
First X53 Poole - Exeter (passes close to Weymouth railway station)
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
No dogs allowed Hazardous