DOUAI ABBEY

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Douai Abbey is situated 1 mile north of the A4 about half way between Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
The turn off the A4 is about 6 miles from M4 Junction 12.

By rail the nearest station is called MIDGHAM, but it is actually in Woolhampton village,
Trains from London Paddington, Reading & Newbury.

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From Reading on the A4:

       Road Sign at Cods Hill
  • At roundabout after dual carriageway, continue on A4 towards Newbury for half a mile.
  • Turn right at sign to Douai Abbey (picture) up CODS HILL, pass Sports Ground on left.
  • Pass the entrance to Abbey Park on the right and then turn right at the tower.
  • After 100 metres pass St Mary's Church (on right).
  • DOUAI ABBEY Entrance is a further 100 metres on the right.
  • After turning in, fork right for RECEPTION or left for PARKING.
A4 Road Junction with Cods Hill
The A4 at the junction with Cods Hill
 Douai Abbey straight on!
Entrance to Abbey Park, turn right past the tower.

From Newbury on the A4:

  • At Woolhampton village, on the left is "The Falmouth Arms", very prominent.
  • Turn left here, up WOOLHAMPTON HILL which is signposted to Elstree School & Woolhampton C of E school.
  • Pass Elstree School (right) and St Peter's Church (right).
  • Turn left past the Thatched Cottage (on left), and in 200 metres is the DOUAI ABBEY Entrance.
  • After turning in, fork right for RECEPTION or left for PARKING.
The Falmouth Arms
The Falmouth Arms

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Revised 13/12/07

Registered Charity No. 236962

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