OVERVIEW
Since 1933 the Worth Abbey site has been home to a community of Roman Catholic monks who follow the Rule of St Benedict. Their regular worship provides the heartbeat to life at Worth and their commitment to ‘welcome the stranger with the love of Christ’ has made the Abbey a place that attracts people from far and wide. The site is also home to a wide range of activities that have their roots in the work of the monastic community, including an independent school, Worth parish, a retreat centre, social action at home and abroad, a farm and livery, and a lettings/facilities hire programme.
The Worth estate comprises some 500 acres of beautiful countryside between London and Brighton, and just 15 minutes from Gatwick Airport. It is set on a ridge of the High Weald with stunning views towards the South Downs. The variety of buildings and grounds is impressive, being based around the original Victorian mansion that now houses some offices and boys’ boarding houses. In terms of building stock, there is everything from a state-of-the- art Sixth Form Centre to a Victorian barn that was converted into the arts centre, as wel as staff accommodation. The Abbey Church lies physically and metaphorically at the heart of the campus and is a Grade 2 listed building, designed by Francis Pollen.
The grounds also include:
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Eight-hole golf course Floodlit astropitch Tennis/netball courts
9 rugby pitches
3 cricket pitches (and two cricket pavilions)
Forest school area
Woods
Quiet garden with pond
Small pinetum
Monks’ graveyard Large public car park
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Livery stables
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