Milton Abbey Church and Landscape
Located approximately 30 miles south-west of Salisbury, Milton Abbey can be found mid-way between the Georgian market town, Blandford Forum and Dorchester in Dorset.
The Abbey is open to visitors every day
from 10am until 5pm.
Discover over 1,000 years of history in the Abbey, founded by King Athelstan, the grandson of Alfred the Great. This historic building, its unique environment and wonderful setting attracts visitors from around the world and provides a warm welcome to all.
Set in a beautiful Capability Brown designed landscape and nestling nearby to the historic village of Milton Abbas the area has many lovely walks and spectacular views and is truly a delightful place to visit.
You can become a Member of our Abbey community without financial commitment, although of course gifts and donations are extremely welcome.
Gifts and Donations are vital in helping us continue to carry on the work of The Milton Abbey Heritage Trust.
The annual Milton Abbey International Music Festival returns with another week of superb music-making. The Festival’s hosts, VOCES8, present vocal and orchestral programmes throughout the week in association with world-class visiting artists. The VOCES8 Summer School runs alongside the Festival, and this year the participants will prepare and perform Haydn’s rousing oratorio The Creation to close the week.
29th July – 3rd August