Visit & Learn
Mount St Bernard Abbey: A Place of Work, Reflection, Prayer & Peace
We warmly welcome visitors to Mount St Bernard, including our Abbey, Brewery, and the broader region of Charnwood Forest, Coalville, and Leicestershire. While we are a fully functioning monastery and brewery, we warmly invite those who are interested to learn more about our home and work.
The new Mount St Bernard Trappist Brewery shop is open Friday & Saturday 12-5pm, moreover, the Abbey Shop is open Monday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm. However, please be mindful that it closes 12.10pm–12.30pm and 2.10pm–2.30pm for prayers. It stocks a variety of homewares, with several made on site by resident monks, as well as educational and reference material. Tynt Meadow is also stocked at the Abbey Shop.
Find Us
Address: Oaks Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom LE67 5UL
New – Brewery Shop
Opening Hours: Fri & Sat 12:00 – 17:00
Located inside the farmyard gates.*
Brewery
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 09:00 – 16:00
Phone: 01530 832298
Email: [email protected]
Not open to the public, trade customers only.*
Abbey Shop
Open: Monday–Saturday inc. Bank Holidays
10am–4.30pm (closed 12.10pm–12.30pm and 2.10pm–2.30pm for prayers)
Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Years Day
Charnwood Forest
Charnwood Forest, in Coalville, Leicestershire, is Britain’s unexpected upland, rich in both natural and historical heritage. It is home to some of the oldest animal fossils ever documented. Their quarries supply stone that shapes both quiet villages and many English cities.
The landscape of Charnwood Forest, with its crag-topped hills, wooded valleys, heathlands, and grasslands, offers a stunning natural diversity . As you wander further, shaded lanes reveal quaint cottages, ancient monasteries, and timeless drystone walls. As a result, this creates an atmosphere inviting you to explore at every turn. Overall, Charnwood Forest provides a stunning natural setting that attracts nature enthusiasts, researchers, and those who simply enjoy scenic beauty.
For those who are eager to explore, Mount St Bernard serves as an ideal base to discover the wonders of Charnwood. With easy access and a well-situated car park, it therefore provides a convenient and perfect starting point for your journey. Moreover, the Abbey makes a fantastic finishing destination after a day spent in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside..
Mount St Bernard Abbey FAQ's
Some questions come up time and again, and for this reason, this section is designed to provide clear, straightforward summaries, along with links to further reading both on our site and beyond.
Currently, Mount St Bernard Trappist Brewery stands as the UK’s only Trappist brewery, while Tynt Meadow holds the distinction of being the country’s only Trappist ale. Moreover, both the brewery and the ale represent a unique part of the UK’s brewing heritage.
We are located on Oaks Road in Coalville, Leicestershire – adjacent to Mount St Bernard Abbey. Additionally, we offer abundant on-site car parking for your convenience.
We are deeply respectful of the ale-making process, as well as the solemn role that the monks play in it. Therefore, we offer scheduled tours of Mount Saint Bernard Brewery, with further details available below.
Tynt Meadow is available for purchase directly through our website, or alternatively, on-site at both the new Brewery shop & Abbey shop.
Friday & Saturday, 12pm-5pm
Monday–Saturday inc. Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day)
10am–4.30pm (closed 12.10pm–12.30pm and 2.10pm–2.30pm for prayers)
The community of monks at Mount St Bernard produces several artisan products – all of which are available at our Abbey Shop. In addition to supporting the daily needs of our community, the proceeds from these products also help fund our charitable efforts.
If you would like to make a donation to support the monastery and its works, you can do so here.
The Abbey relies on the support it receives from it’s friends and benefactors, who are remembered each day during prayer.
Brewery Tours
We run regular tours of our brewing facility at Mount St Bernard. Not only are we proud of our humble home, but we also take pride in the endeavours of the monks who oversee the creation of our unique English Trappist Ale. Furthermore, we are happy to welcome visitors who wish to learn more about the intricate process of ale-making and how we carefully craft Tynt Meadow.
In fact, Mount St Bernard Trappist Brewery is the only Trappist Brewery in the United Kingdom. During our tours, visitors will experience an insightful journey that entwines the ale-making process with the rich history behind our order and home at Mount St Bernard.
Importantly, all proceeds raised from tour operations contribute directly to the upkeep of our community and also support our charitable works.
The nature of our brewery tours requires us to operate them when the facility is not in active production, ensuring that we maintain a peaceful and tranquil environment for the monastic order of monks in residence.
Tours cost £30 per person and are inclusive of tastings and a complimentary bottle of Tynt Meadow.
| Month | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| August | 3rd | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| August | 26th | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| September | 28th | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| October | 26th | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| Month | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4th | 12:30 |
| January | 25th | 12:30 |
| January | 25th | 14:30 |
| February | 22nd | 12:30 |
| March | 29th | 12:30 |
| April | 26th | 12:30 |
Tours cost £30 per person and are inclusive of tastings and a complimentary bottle of Tynt Meadow.
| Month | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4th | 12:30 |
| January | 25th | 12:30 |
| January | 25th | 14:30 |
| February | 22nd | 12:30 |
| March | 29th | 12:30 |
| April | 26th | 12:30 |
| Month | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| August | 3rd | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| August | 26th | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| September | 28th | 12.30 & 14.30 |
| October | 26th | 12.30 & 14.30 |
