Ascot Priory

Ascot Priory is an Anglican church building in Winkfield with Norman-style architecture set within woodlands and gardens. The church was completed in 1870 and now functions as a retreat center and conference facility with a Grade II listed status.

The estate was acquired in 1860 with funding to establish a convalescent care facility for patients from London hospitals. This founding marked the return of monastic life to the Church of England, which had been absent since the dissolution of monasteries under Henry VIII.

The priory is named after its location in Ascot and represents a revival of monastic tradition in the Church of England. Visitors can observe this living religious community through their daily worship rhythms and spiritual activities that shape the character of the grounds.

The grounds are open for worship, with daily masses from Tuesday to Friday and main Sunday services starting at 10:00 AM. Plan to spend time exploring both the buildings and the surrounding woodlands at a leisurely pace.

The priory houses a living Benedictine community whose daily rhythms shape the experience of visiting the grounds. This continuous monastic presence remains quite rare in modern Anglican practice across England.

Location: Winkfield

GPS coordinates: 51.41669,-0.70562

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22