A documentary guide to Caldey Island, the Pembrokeshire island centred around a Cistercian monastery. A superb gift for visitors to the island and people with interests in religion, history and wildlife.

Caldey Abbey
Meet the monks of Caldey Abbey, who continue a monastic tradition begun in the sixth century. The guide includes interviews with the monks and Abbot about their vocations, life at the monastery and their personal faith. The book is illustrated with over 150 exclusive photographs of daily life, and the pinnacle of the religious calendar, the Holy Week celebrations. It also follows the history of the Cistercian Order and the birth of Caldey Island monastic community.

Caldey Island community
The island community thrives on tourism and the guide provides a detailed profile of Caldey’s tourist highlights, including an island map with tourist locations. With information on the landscape, wildlife and coastline of Caldey, Caldey Island brings readers closer to this stunning island retreat.

Caldey Island includes:

• Pen portraits of the Caldey Abbey monks
• Exclusive photographs of the Holy Week celebrations
• Visitor map with attractions highlighted
• Caldey Island timeline
• History of the Cistercian Order

For more information on Pembrokeshire island life see: Skomer