The Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, better known as Dorchester Abbey, is Dorchester's parish church and also hosts parts of the Dorchester-on-Thames Festival. A beautiful monastery church with a fantastic organ, a visit is definitely recommended.

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November 2, 2020

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The Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, more usually called Dorchester Abbey, is a Church of England parish church in Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, about 8 miles (13 …

Jessica Mather

September 8, 2021

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Beautiful Abbey in the pretty village of Dorchester. Worth a look round inside.

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Dorchester Abbey – Day's Lock loop from Dorchester-on-Thames

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Location: Dorchester, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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