Facilities and features
Accessibility
We have plans for a compost loo, hopefully this autumn once we have all the necessary permissions... its complicated doing anything in the grounds of a grade 1 listed building with Scheduled Monument status. We are fund raising to make it happen. Meanwhile, there's sometimes a portaloo for events or message me and I'll open up the village hall if I'm around.
Roadside parking in the lane by the South lychgate or outside the village hall and then walk through Tan House Farm yard... a public right of way.
The compost loo will be fully accessible. The portaloo and village hall are when available.
Temporary ramps are available inside the church
Several of us living in the parish have coeliac disease or are gluten sensitive, so communion bread is always gluten free as are refreshments.
We extend a warm welcome to everyone to Dore Abbey...
Our Building
We have a bronze award and are almost eligible for silver.
Dore Abbey is Grade 1 listed; a number of the chest tombs in the graveyard are grade 2 listed
Music and Worship
We are very grateful to Nick Cooper-Tomkins and his merry band of local bell ringers who ring every 4th Sunday morning for the morning communion service as well as for special occasions. Visiting teams are welcome to use our bells by arrangement.
See our website for details
Organ recitals in August - see website for details
Groups, Courses and Activities
Help for Visitors
By arrangement
Available in the Abbey
Daily
Dogs are very welcome in the Abbey... We regularly have local dogs attending services... with their owners!
Other Features
Tea and coffee
Collection box before each school holiday for Food for Families... food boxes are given to local families recommended by the junior schools.