Facilities and features
Accessibility
For Services we ask that you park in rows facing the Abbey Church.
Our Building
This parish church was originally built between 1204 and 1246 as the refectory (dining room) for the monks of the Cistercian Abbey of Beaulieu. For this reason the building is not on the usual alignment; the altar faces South rather than East. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538, during the reign of Henry VIII, the Estate was bought by the Wriothesley family and the building was given to the village as its church and has remained so ever since.
Please see www.beaulieuchurches.org.uk and Newsletters tab for details of current Warm Space events.
Warm Space events will occur until end of May 2023.
Music and Worship
There are various concerts held in Beaulieu Abbey Church. For more information please visit https://www.musicatbeaulieu.org where you will find a list of concerts and how to obtain tickets.
The two manual (two manual meaning two keyboards) organ, in a fine oak case, was built by Messrs. Walker & Sons of London in 1893. Until 1940 the organ was in the chancel but was then moved to its present position. It is played regularly for services and concerts.
9.30am on the fourth Sunday of the month, Morning Prayer (Matins) BCP.
Beaulieu Abbey Church has 3 choirs under the leadership of Director of Music George Richford, and are available to sing at Services, Weddings and Funerals.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Jelly Tots is a friendly parent-led playgroup for young children and babies, to play and learn social skills before they start school. Pregnant Mums are also welcome! Please come along and have a chat and a cuppa with others while the little ones have fun and make friends.
Jelly Tots meet every Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am, in Beaulieu Abbey Church Hall during school term time.
Help for Visitors
Beaulieu Abbey Church has a team of volunteers who Meet and Greet visitors to point out and explain about the beautiful and historic features of the Abbey Church. Please note: this is on a voluntary basis therefore there may not be a Meet and Greeter on the day you visit. Please check first by contacting the Beaulieu Abbey Church Office.
A Bookstall selling books, cards, stationery, and Church related items is located within the Abbey Church.
Beaulieu Abbey Church main door is open for visitors from approx 8am until 12noon everyday.
Other Features
Beaulieu Abbey Church collects food items for the Waterside Foodbank (based in Blackfield) and the Basics Bank (based in Lymington) alternate months throughout the year. A basket with a list of items required is situated in the Church.
Beaulieu Abbey Church Hall (attached to the Abbey Church via a corridor) can be hired out for Baptism/Birthday parties, meetings, social groups, talks etc. Please contact the Beaulieu Abbey Church Office for any enquiries or to book.