Abbeys

This 12th-century gatehouse has survived England’s many religious upheavals

A privately owned Benedictine estate founded in 987, where a Tudor gatehouse and rare medieval guest house survive within a living historic manor in the Dorset village famous for its ancient chalk giant.

One of the largest and most ornate abbeys in this part of Europe.

A beautiful and tranquil place, home to a community of Benedictine monks and the resting place of Emperor Napoleon III, Empress Eugene and Prince Louis.

A ruined priory that was once a favorite pilgrimage site for English kings.

These crumbling monastery ruins inspired a master of German Romanticism.

Germany’s oldest monastery has origins dating back to the 7th century.

This 11th-century Cistercian abbey was once seized by Henry VIII.

Mysterious texts covered in mystical symbols were found in caves at this site centuries ago.

One of the youngest whisky distilleries in Scotland may also be the country’s oldest.

An abbey dedicated to St. Mary, and homed Canon Regulars following Premonstratensian rule.

Around 30 ship figureheads are housed at this 11th-century abbey and gardens.

This 10th-century seaside abbey holds spectacular views and a window into the past.

Dedicated to a local cow who escaped a slaughterhouse and became an international symbol of peace.

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.