Visit & Learn
A Place of Work, Reflection, Prayer & Peace
We welcome visitors to Mount Saint Bernard, our Abbey, Brewery and the broader region. 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 Mount Saint Bernard Abbey Shop is open Monday to Saturday 10am–4.30pm (closed 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.
Parking is available on-site with donations accepted. Our car park is a fantastic spot from which to explore the natural beauty of Charnwood Forest.
Find Us
Address: Oaks Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom LE67 5UL
Brewery
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 is Britain’s unexpected upland, layered with rich natural and historical heritage. We are home to some of the oldest animal fossils ever documented and have quarries whose stone has shaped not only our quiet villages, but also many English cities.
The landscape of Charnwood Forest is defined by crag-topped hills, wooded valleys, heathlands, and grasslands. Shaded lanes reveal quaint cottages, ancient monasteries, and drystone walls.
Mount Saint Bernard is a well-positioned base for exploring the many wonders that Charnwood has to offer – our car park is the perfect setting off-point and the Abbey is a fantastic finishing destination for any day spent exploring the beautiful Leicestershire countryside.
FAQ’s
Some questions come up time and again. This section is designed to provide straightforward, to-the-point summaries with links to further reading on our site and elsewhere.
Yes! Currently Mount St Bernard Trappist Brewery is the UK’s only Trappist Brewery and Tynt Meadow is the UK’s only Trappist ale.
We are located on Oaks Road in Coalville, Leicestershire – adjacent to Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. We have abundant car-parking on-site.
We are respectful of the ale-making process, and the solemn role that the monks play in this. We do provide scheduled tours of Mount Saint Bernard Brewery, more details of which are available below.
Occasionally we allow members of the public to assist in the brewing and/or bottling process. If you would like to be considered please reach out and we can add you to our waiting list.
Tynt Meadow is available to purchase right here via our website, or on location through the Abbey shop.
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 Saint Bernard produce several artisan products – all of which are available at our Abbey Shop. The proceeds from these products help to sustain our community, as well as supporting our charitable endeavours.
If you would like to make a donation for the support or works of the monastery 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 Saint Bernard. We’re proud of our humble home and the endeavours of the monks who oversee the creation of our unique English Trappist Ale. We are happy to welcome visitors who wish to learn more about the process of ale-making and how we craft Tynt Meadow.
Mount Saint Bernard Trappist Brewery is the only Trappist Brewery in the United Kingdom. Our tours entwine the process of ale making with the rich history behind our order and home at Mount Saint Bernard.
All proceeds raised from tour operation contribute directly to the upkeep of our community and directly 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 |
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 |
