A historic location in Dorset

We are a collection of artisan workshops and a cafe in Abbotsbury, Dorset. Based around the Medieval remains of the Abbey Barn which formed part of one of the richest Abbeys in the country, the site is of huge local and national historic importance.

Abbey Farm is steeped in history and is a beautiful, unique place to visit in Dorset. The abbey was founded in 1044 and the remains include the St Peter’s abbey gateway, landmark St Catherine’s Chapel, the gable end of the abbot’s lodging, the imposing Abbey Barn and idyllic fish pond. The Barn which measures 272 feet long by 31 feet wide, is one of the largest thatched buildings in the world.

Abbey Farm is owned and managed by Ilchester Estates. The Estate has owned and been responsible for a large proportion of the village of Abbotsbury and its surrounding lands for over 500 years.

Parking

You will find Abbey Farm in Abbotsbury, Dorset.

There is limited parking available on-site at Abbey Farm, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please follow signs for Abbotsbury and use the Village Car Park off Rodden Row (DT3 4JL), where there is ample parking available.
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From the Village Car Park, take the short footpath walk towards Abbey House Guest House and continue down towards Abbey Pond. You will pass Abbey Farm Flowers along the way. Cherries Café, the shops and workshops at Abbey Farm are located on the other side of the pond.

Disabled parking is available by Abbey Farm Flowers.
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More places to visit in Dorset

Abbey Farm lies within the beautiful and historic Dorset village of Abbotsbury. The village boasts art galleries, craft shops, eateries, scenic walks as well as the Abbotsbury Swannery, Sub Tropical Gardens, landmark St Catherine’s Chapel and Chesil Beach. It is also close to the Dorset Jurassic Coast path, Hardy Way and the Ridgeway Path, known as the Britain’s oldest road.

We are a perfect day out if you are staying in Weymouth or Dorchester. Abbey Farm can be found on the Dorset Jurassic Coast road between Weymouth and Bridport / West Bay and is only 20 minutes from the county town of Dorchester. 

The X53 bus runs between Weymouth and Lyme Regis through Abbotsbury and in the Summer months, the X52 runs between Monkey World to Bridport via Abbotsbury, Lulworth and Durdle Door.

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