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a Abbey in the town of Quarr Hill, in the county of Isle of Wight

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About Quarr Abbey

The ruins of Quarr Abbey can be found close to the entrance of Wooten Creek, a pretty waterway used by small fishing boats and pleasure craft. It is an area abundant in natural beauty where many archaeological finds have been made and its status as a site of special scientific interest confirms a high level of environmental protection.

Quarr Abbey was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1132, it flourished for several hundred years until the reign of Henry VIII when his wish to divorce Queen Catherine caused a division with the church of Rome and the dissolution of the monasteries. Most of the monastic buildings were demolished, including the church. The romantic Abbey ruins can still be seen.

The new Quarr Abbey is a stunning spacious church with great shafts of light dappling mellow brick walls. It was founded in 1908 and completed in 1912. It is a wonderful place of worship and a glorious testimony to the art of the early 20th-century craftsman.

If you happen to visit the Isle of Wight, you should experience both the ancient ruins and the new Abbey where you will be amazed at the becalmed atmosphere of this unique blend of old and new. There are stunning views of beautiful coastal scenery.
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Recommended attractions near Quarr Abbey

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Recommended towns near Quarr Abbey

Ryde, in the county of Isle of Wight (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side.
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Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E)
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St Helens, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SE)
Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team.
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Newport, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180.
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Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NW)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Sandown, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town.
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Bembridge, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SE)
The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
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Nearby travel help

Ryde Esplanade Station	(1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
Ryde Pier Head Station	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E)
Rudmore Roundabout	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 12	(9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction NW)
Bournemouth Airport	(27.9 miles, 44.8 km, direction W)
Quarr Abbey to London	(71.2 miles, 114.6 km, direction NE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Quarr Abbey

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Dorset Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)
Ryde Castle	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)
Springvale Hotel & Restaurant	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)
Newport Quay Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW)
Oaklands@Yarbridge	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)
The Fountain Inn	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)
The Parkbury Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
Beaufort House Hotel	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
Belvedere Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)
Holiday Inn Portsmouth	(5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE)
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