St Peter's Abbey

Open to visitorsan English Heritage site — check opening times and admission before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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St Peter's Abbey is an abbey in Dorset. It is one of eleven abbeys the Albion Guide charts in the county. The surrounding countryside is part of Dorset National Landscape National Landscape.

The nearest railway station is Upwey, 9.5 km to the east. Abbotsbury Abbey remains and St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury are among the monastic sites within 0.5 km.

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