County | Name | Telephone | No. beds | Description |
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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. |
Derbyshire | Whaley Hall Retreat & Conference Centre | 01663 732495 | 40 | Imposing 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. |
Herefordshire | Sanctum Retreats | 01981 241190 | 2 | Beautiful (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 |
Leics | Launde Abbey | 01572 717254 | 39 | Large 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) |
Leics | Community of St Francis, Metheringham | 01526 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 591358 | 6 | Self-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 House | 01636 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 Trust | 01543 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 House | 01785 760233 | 25 | Lichfield 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, Leek | 01538 382483 | 1 | 3-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 Close | 01562 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, Glasshampton | 01299 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. |
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).