Dorchester Abbey

Looking down on Dorchester Abbey from the hill

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History of Dorchester

Dorchester On Thames is rich in history from Neolithic times to the present day ...

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There are many things to do in an around Dorchester. VIllage life is rich, there is plenty to see and do and our history is rich...

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There are many hotels and guest houses in and around Dorchester, where you can enjoy a pleasant break in friendly, pleasant surroundings...

Eating Out

Dorchester is rich in places to eat out, whether in the day time or the evening. Some of our restaurants have won awards for their food too...

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All Upcoming Events

Here are the next 7 events happening in our village. If you wish to see more, please
click the events link at the bottom.

May 26 (Friday)

Morning Prayer

May 26 @ 8:15 am – 8:45 am Birinus Chapel

A prayerful and reflective way to start your day with a short service of Morning Prayer in the Birinus Chapel.

Tennis Club: Ladies morning

May 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Choir Practice

May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

May 27 (Saturday)

Sacrament of reconciliation confessions

May 27 @ 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm

May 28 (Sunday)

Holy Communion (1662)

May 28 @ 8:00 am – 8:45 am Dorchester Abbey

This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday in the Birinus Chapel. This service includes no hymns, and lasts for approximately 30 minutes.

Tennis Club: Open Club session

May 28 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Solemn mass

May 28 @ 11:00 am

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Our charming, historic village sits at the confluence of the rivers Thame and Thames, just 9 miles south of Oxford. As well as being a marvellous place to live, it is also the ideal centre for exploring some of England's finest countryside, loveliest villages, stateliest of homes and oldest seats of learning. The Chilterns, Berkshire Downs, Blenheim, and Henley, as well as Oxford are all within easy reach.