Turvey Abbey

Turvey Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Turvey, Bedfordshire, housed in stone buildings constructed in the early 1600s. The site functions as a working community for nuns who maintain the monastic traditions and welcome guests for spiritual purposes.

The original building was constructed in 1603 as a residence for the Brand family, Catholics who refused to abandon their faith during times of religious pressure. The property later transformed into an active monastic community.

The nuns follow a monastic way of life centered on prayer and community, with daily chapel services forming the rhythm of their days. Visitors who come for retreats can observe how this rhythm shapes the rhythm of the space itself.

The monastery does not allow general visits, but the community invites people to join spiritual retreats and chapel services if arranged in advance. Contact ahead to learn about opportunities to visit or participate.

The site houses a therapy center that provides psychological support services working with a specialized institute. This combination of contemplative monastic life with contemporary therapeutic work makes it an unusual kind of monastery.