Abbotsbury is one of villages in
United Kingdom situated some 20 km north-west of
Weymouth and 260 km from
the capital. This the small place has a population of 500 people. People mostly visit Abbotsbury to see its ruins.
The closest airport Yeovilton (IATA: YEO) is about 50 km away.
Things to do in Abbotsbury
Abbotsbury Abbey, dedicated to Saint Peter, was a Benedictine monastery in the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The abbey was founded in the 11th century by King Cnut's thegn Orc and his wife Tola, who handsomely endowed the monastery with lands in the area. The abbey prospered and became a local centre of power, controlling eight manor houses and villages. During the later Middle Ages, the abbey suffered much misfortune. In the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, the last abbot…
St Catherine's Chapel is a small chapel situated on a hill above the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine. It is now in the guardianship of English Heritage, and became a Grade I listed building in 1956. The chapel is also scheduled together with the field systems and quarries on the hill.
If you have already seen Abbotsbury, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:
To understand Abbotsbury better you can also take a look at the gallery.