Brother Thomas the Cellarer

Step back in time with Brother Thomas and learn what life was like as a monk in Tintern Abbey.

Our sympathetic brother will give you inside information about the monks’ rituals and responsibilities.

As the cellarer of Tintern Abbey, Brother Thomas (a Cistercian monk) will be able to tell you all there is to know (and perhaps some things you shouldn’t know!) about the workings of the abbey, his fellow monks, the lay brothers and other ‘less religious’ people.

You will learn about the daily life of the monks at the abbey, including their monastic duties, hygiene and eating habits, as well as the numerous religious services they would have to attend throughout the day.

You do not need to book tickets for this event. 

Dates and Times:

Sat 01 Aug 2026 10:30 - 16:30

Sat 19 Sep 2026 10:30 - 16:30

Sat 17 Oct 2026 10:30 - 16:30

Tue 29 Dec 2026 10:30 - 15:30

Wed 30 Dec 2026 10:30 - 15:30

For full site information, including seasonal opening times and facilities, please visit the Tintern Abbey monument page.