For Retreat Centres in Cheshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and/or Worcestershire, please follow the links below. Those advertising disabled access are marked with a (D).

County NameTelephoneNo. bedsDescription
Derbyshire Cliff College, Calver 01246 584200 20+ Rooted in the Methodist church, Cliff College is an ecumenical theological college, retreat venue and conference centre set in the heart of the Peak District.
DerbyshireWhaley Hall Retreat & Conference Centre01663 73249540Imposing Georgian Hall set in large grounds near Castleton in the Peak District, with spacious conference rooms, and Abbey church. Suitable for conferences, training events, retreats etc.
HerefordshireSanctum Retreats01981 2411902Beautiful (heated) wooden lodge and extensive gardens available for Quiet Days and longer retreats. Guided meditation, ‘Gentle Days’ and longer courses in contemplative practice also available
LeicsLaunde Abbey01572 71725439Large Victorian Retreat centre built around medieval Abbey in beautiful countryside, not far from Oakham. Large grounds (450 acres), and chapel, available to visitors. Full programme of Quiet Days and residential retreats; also available for private retreats, conferences etc. Daily office and Eucharist offered in chapel. (D)
LeicsCommunity of St Francis, Metheringham01526 321115 1 Anglican community of Franciscan sisters, offering space for prayer, reflection, or private retreat. Also available for spiritual direction. Beautiful grounds and visitors can join the Sisters in chapel for the daily office.
Leics Edenham Regional House 01778 5913586Self-catering accommodation in Georgian rectory (near Bourne) for private retreats. Programme of led retreats, Reflection Days and Quiet Days (space for up to 30 people); regular worship in Chapel and adjacent parish church. (D)
Notts. Sacrista Prebend Retreat House01636 816833 4 Quiet house opposite Southwell minster available for Quiet Days, meetings, private retreat. Regular programme of Quiet Days, and daily prayers. Accommodation is self-catering.
Staffs. Reflections Rivendell Trust01543 674474 1 Large gardens for prayer and reflection. Hermitage available for self-catering private retreats. Daily prayers offered and spiritual direction if needed. Space for Quiet Days for up to 14 people.
Staffs. Shallowford House01785 76023325Lichfield diocesan retreat and conference centre, set in beautiful grounds and countryside. Library, lounge, chapel and prayer-room, and labyrinth outside. Programme of led retreats and Quiet Days, but also welcomes day groups and private retreatants. (D)
Staffs. St Chad’s House, Leek01538 38248313-storey terraced house on outskirts of Leek, available for private retreats, Quiet Days, meetings etc. Large library, and daily prayers in chapel. Space for 12 people for day meetings, lunch on request. Overnight accommodation self-catering (or B&B).
Worcs.The Greenhouse at Barnes Close01562 710278 37 Large ex-Cadbury family house, in peaceful countryside, with both large and smaller meeting rooms, chapel, library and a range of bedrooms and/or self-catering facilities. 5-acres of grounds, and access to local walks. Lay community is currently developing a rhythm of prayer, quiet days, activities and retreats (D).
Worcs.‘Peastwing’01885 410431 4 Self-catering peaceful space for private retreat near Tenbury Wells. Good country walks nearby.
Worcs.Society of St Francis, Glasshampton01299 896345 7 Anglican Franciscan friary, offering space for private retreat or Quiet Days (up to 12 people; self-catering). Regular daily offices in chapel. Meals for overnight guests may be taken in monastic refectory. Quiet rural location.