Light, lanterns, candles, history, crafts, nature... and cake!
Plans for our Abbey Festival of Lights are now in place, and we have lots of exciting things waiting for you!
Families can make glowing lanterns, discover the story of St Birinus and explore some museum artefacts, try candle making, and explore how light has changed through the ages with our expert light historian.
Our littlest visitors can enjoy all the usual Abbey Tots toys and activities plus special crafts, while our Forest Church Team will be heading outdoors to explore, weather permitting.
And when you need a break, our Abbey Tea Rooms pop-up shop will be ready with tea and cake to purchase!
Best of all, entrance is completely FREE!
Bring the family, invite your friends and come and experience the Abbey filled with creativity, discovery and light.
For further information contact Sarah Gladwin at [email protected]

Join us for a reflective and prayerful All Souls Service as we remember before God those we love but see no longer. Through scripture, prayer, music, and the lighting of candles, we give thanks for their lives and commend them to God's eternal care. All are welcome, whether your loss is recent or long ago.

In the Cloister Garden of Dorchester Abbey

Join us for our weekly Morning Prayer in the Abbey

All are warmly invited to join our Family Service for Bible stories, fun, craft activities and refreshments

*We shall remember them- Remembrance Sunday -8th November 2026 Service at 10.00am in Dorchester Abbey Moving to the War Memorial for the 11am Silence and Act of Remembrance *

A contemporary worship service for the Team.

*Sunday 18th October 2026- held at Dorchester Abbey.*

Everyone welcome!