The Monastery of St Edmund, King & Martyr  ·  Founded 1615

A place of
prayer & welcome
in Berkshire

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Welcome

Douai Abbey is a Roman Catholic monastery of Benedictine monks, settled at Woolhampton, Berkshire since 1903. We pray the Divine Office daily, welcome guests for retreats and quiet days, and offer our home to all who seek stillness, study, or the sacred. Whether you are drawn by curiosity, faith, or something you cannot yet name — you are welcome here.

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Daily Prayer

Divine Office & Mass

celebrated in the abbey church  ·  all are welcome

06:20 Matins & Lauds English
07:45 Conventual Mass Weekdays
10:30 Conventual Mass Sundays
12:50 Midday Office English
18:00 Vespers Latin · Chant
20:00 Compline English

No public Compline on Sundays

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Douai Abbey church at dusk

Visit & Retreat

Whether for a weekend retreat, a quiet day, a concert of sacred music, or simply to join us for prayer — our doors are open. Guesthouse accommodation and group facilities are available throughout the year.

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Golden light and a cross in the abbey church

Vocation

Wondering if God might be calling you to monastic life? We welcome those who wish to come and see. Discover what it means to become a monk, or explore a life of prayer as a Secular Oblate.

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Summer meadow with the abbey spire beyond

Support Us

Help us sustain the life of prayer and hospitality at Douai. Through SSEDA and the Martha Fund, there are several ways to offer your practical support for the work of the community.

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