Are you looking for somewhere to go on retreat?
You can find APR Member Retreat Houses all across the UK. From non-residential quiet places for individual day retreats, to large retreat houses and religious communities with programmes of led retreats, we have something for everyone – and if you are unable to travel, why not join a retreat or quiet day (online or locally in-person) with one of our Member Retreat Leaders, or invite them to lead a bespoke retreat where you are?
APR Retreat Houses by Region
South West England
Epiphany House, Truro, Cornwall Hilfield Friary, Dorset Open Pathway Centre, Nr Yeovil, Somerset Othona Community, Bridport, West Dorset Sheldon Retreat, Devon The Haven, Nr Penzance, Cornwall The Quiet Space, Penzance, Cornwall The Tractor Shed, Devon Tinhay Retreats, Devon Treargel Retreats, Nr Plymouth, CornwallSouth East England
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay, Oxford Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage Franciscan Centre Ladywell, Surrey Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Surrey Penhurst Retreat Centre, E Sussex St Columba’s House, Woking St Katharine’s Parmoor, Nr Henley, Oxon St Michael’s Convent, Gerrards Cross, Bucks The Living Well, Nonington, Kent Wychcroft Retreat Centre, SurreySouthern England
The House of Bethany, Portsmouth Sarum College, Salisbury, WiltshireGreater London
Community of the Word of God, E9 Royal Foundation of St Katharine, E14 St Peter’s Bourne, N20 St Saviour’s Priory, E2East Anglia
All Hallows Guesthouse, Norwich Chelmsford Diocesan House of Retreat, Pleshey Guided Retreats, North Norfolk Othona Community, Bradwell Wigwam Retreats, NorfolkMidlands
Cliff College, Calver, Derbyshire Edenham Regional House, Lincolnshire Glasshampton Friary, Worcestershire Greenhouse at Barnes Close, Worcestershire Holland House, Worcestershire Launde Abbey, Leicestershire P’eastwing (The Retreat), Tenbury Wells, Worcs Reflections Rivendell Trust, Staffordshire Sanctum Retreats, Herefordshire St Chad’s House, Leek, Staffordshire Shallowford House, Staffordshire Whaley Hall, DerbyshireNorthern England
Alnmouth Friary, Northumbria Community of the Holy Name, E Yorkshire Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield, Yorks Even Sparrows, Northumbria Holy Island Retreats, Northumbria Holy Rood House, N Yorkshire Rydal Hall, Cumbria Shepherd’s Dene, Northumbria St Antony’s Priory, Durham Whalley Abbey, Lancashire Wydale Hall, N YorkshireWales
Ffald-y-Brenin Retreat Centre, Pembrokeshire Llangasty Retreat House, Brecon Society of the Sacred Cross, MonmouthScotland
The Bield at Blackruthven, Perth The Coach House Kilmuir, Inverness A Dip into Serenity, Fife St Mary’s Monastery and Retreat Centre, Kinnoull Whitchester Retreat Centre, HawickOverseas
Idwala Retreat Centre, South AfricaRetreat Leaders and Online Retreats
Vanessa Cole, Petite Retreats Helen Evans Retreats Jane Franklin Retreats (Online Oasis Days) Deborah Hamilton-Grey, Guided Retreats Chris Whittington, School of Contemplative Life Mark Winter, Even Sparrows Donna Worthington, Christian RetreatsWhere might you go?
When can you go?
Calendar of Events
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New Year with the Othona Community West Dorset
New Year with the Othona Community West Dorset
New Year in Community An all-age houseparty to welcome the new year
Community New Year at the Othona Community, Essex
Community New Year at the Othona Community, Essex
New Year in the Community Celebrate the New Year with friends
New Year at Penhurst Retreat Centre
New Year at Penhurst Retreat Centre
New Year Getaway Join the team at Penhurst to reflect on the past year and welcome in the new. This retreat will be largely unstructured but there will be prayer times with spiritual input each day, fellowship, fun, delicious home cooked food and the chance to celebrate together. Come and enjoy countryside walks, games around […]
5 events,
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […]
2 events,
New Year Retreat at Holy Rood House
Online Compline with St Chad’s House, Leek
Online Compline with St Chad’s House, Leek
Online Epiphany Compline ~ Friday 3rd January 2025 7:30pm Evening Prayer online welcoming in the Light of New Year with Prayer.
2 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
1 event,
1 event,
Drop-In Day at Llangasty Retreat House
Drop-In Day at Llangasty Retreat House
An opportunity to pause for prayer and personal reflection – Come for all or part of the day. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. No charge, but donations welcome. 10am – 4pm with Eucharist at 12 noon.
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1 event,
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […]
0 events,
3 events,
Epiphany Retreat at Launde Abbey
Epiphany Retreat at Launde Abbey
Epiphany Retreat: In the Beauty of Holiness Join us as we seek to rest in the beauty of the holiness of the child, Saviour of the world and meet his spirit in the struggles and gifts of life today.
New beginnings – IGR at the House of Prayer
New beginnings – IGR at the House of Prayer
New Beginnings: Individually Guided Retreat Led by the House of Prayer Team At the beginning of a new year, this silent retreat offers an opportunity to reflect on your life and find your bearings for the year ahead. A trained spiritual director will be available for daily individual meetings to accompany you through the retreat. […]
Quiet Morning at the House of Prayer
Quiet Morning at the House of Prayer
Quiet Morning: A Time for Everything Led by Kerryn Penson A gentle and spacious morning to take time to listen to our lives and listen to God at the start of a new year. There will be led reflections and space for personal prayer.
4 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
Quiet day at Wydale Hall
Quiet day at Wydale Hall
Day Retreat for the new year: What do we believe in? An opportunity to look at the Nicene Creed and prepare for 2025! Led by: Helen Lawrence from the Wydale Community Cost: £30.00 including lunch and refreshments
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Open Reflective Day at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Open Reflective Day at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2024. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life. You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project […]
Volunteers Day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
Volunteers Day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
We have five acres of beautiful land and grounds to cultivate and a Cadbury heritage home to care for so that people who really need it can come for space to rest, reflect and grow. Join our small growing group of volunteers as we dream, garden, prune, clear, paint, cook, administrate, fix and have a […]
Online Oasis Day
Online Oasis Day
13 January - 'The Quiet Path' Setting out and beginning led by Andrew Rudd Oasis days offer quiet reflection for people who need a day to re-charge their spiritual batteries and enjoy the stimulation of an excellent speaker. Please email janefranklinretreats@gmail.com if you would like to join.
3 events,
Quiet Day at Whalley Abbey
Quiet Day at Whalley Abbey
Held in God's Gaze: Richard Rolle Bishop Jill and Father Nicholas Heale host this event with a deep dive into the spiritual life of Richard Rolle
Epiphany Quiet Day at St Chad’s House, Leek
Epiphany Quiet Day at St Chad’s House, Leek
Everyone is very welcome to come and spend time by the cosy fire and light candles in our peaceful chapel to welcome in the New Year. Join our rhythm of prayer and short reflection on finding light in the darkness. Light refreshments served.
Creative Art Day at Holland House
Creative Art Day at Holland House
Come away for the day to reflect with gratitude on the past year, exploring new art journaling techniques working with images, texture, colour, and layering. Spend time seeking God for a “word of the year” to anchor you in his will for 2025. We will then use the afternoon to explore our word in our […]
1 event,
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […]
1 event,
Private Retreat day at Wydale Hall
Private Retreat day at Wydale Hall
Private Retreat Day No progarmme, just spend a day with God at Wydale Cost: £21.00 including lunch and refreshments
3 events,
Finding commitment retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Finding commitment retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
I Can`t, God Can Leader: Mandy Callf Often on our Christian journey we are in the driving seat, route all planned, provisions for the journey made. But then life happens. an unexpected curve ball stops us in our tracks. `I can`t do this`, is the deep cry of our hearts. This retreat explores how we can […]
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Living Presence Led by Jill Benet ‘Silence moves into stillness and stillness morphs into Presence.’ Thomas Keating Join a small community for a weekend of prayer and practice, and reconnect with the Presence which surpasses all understanding - a Presence that we find missing and yet, at the deepest root of our self, is always […]
Quiet Day at Epiphany House
Quiet Day at Epiphany House
Doubt: A Help or Hindrance to God Present in Our Life? with Bryan West Reflecting on Jesus’ words to the disciple Thomas, “Blessed are they who have believed but have not seen” we will explore how doubt can be a catalyst for deeper faith and understanding.
5 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
3 events,
IGR at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
IGR at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
Step away from the noise and haste of your everyday life and into the quiet beauty of the Franciscan Centre Ladywell in the heart of Surrey. Each day you will be accompanied by a trained spiritual director.
5 events,
IGR at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
Textiles Retreat at Launde Abbey
Textiles Retreat at Launde Abbey
Textiles Retreat Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and artistic inspiration at Launde Abbey, where the Revd Claire Goode invites you to immerse yourself in the world of textiles. This retreat promises a rejuvenating experience for your mind, body, and soul.
Penhurst Family Week at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Penhurst Family Week at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Penhurst Family Week Leader: The Penhurst team For members of the Penhurst Family, join us at the start of the year to learn about how you can pray for and support us throughout the year while enjoying peaceful time away with God. Come and stay at a special discounted rate of £85 pppn. Join the team […]
Soul Craft Day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
Soul Craft Day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
Come and breathe deep for a day! Drawing, writing, walking, praying, painting, reading, alpaca whispering, knitting, crafting, running, meditating, crafting, chilling... whatever you like to do, bring it! We frame our time with a simple scriptural reflection, and invite you to use the house and the grounds as you like. Bring your own lunch, all […]
Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
A Quiet Monday Morning with Jane Baker 20th January Monday 10.00am - 1.00pm
4 events,
Online Epiphany Meditation with Cameron Butland
Online Epiphany Meditation with Cameron Butland
Epiphany Online Meditation Date: Tuesdays 6-6.45pm 21 , 28 January and 4 , 11 February Leader: Cameron Butland Venue: Online via Zoom Cost: No charge but all participants need to book in beforehand Contact: derby.notts.cc@gmail.com Or cameronbutland@gmail.com Epiphany Online Meditation ‘God made known’. “Perhaps most of us spend so much of our time thinking about […]
5 events,
Community workparty at the Othona Community West Dorset
Community workparty at the Othona Community West Dorset
Roll Up Your Sleeves (January) Bargain Prices and Satisfying Community Jobs
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […]
7 events,
Spiritual Spa Day at St Columba’s House
Spiritual Spa Day at St Columba’s House
A Deeper Detox, Spiritual Spa Day Thursday 23rd January OR Saturday 15th February
Quiet Garden Day at St Michael’s Convent
Quiet Garden Day at St Michael’s Convent
We are pleased to be associated with the Quiet Garden Movement which: nurtures access to outdoor space for prayer, reflection and rest in a variety of settings, such as private homes, churches, schools and hospitals, and creates opportunities for people to experience silence, restfulness and contemplative practices… Find out more Our garden is usually open […]
8 events,
Meditation Retreat at Launde Abbey
Meditation Retreat at Launde Abbey
Resting in God: A Weekend Meditation Retreat With help from the teachings of Julian of Norwich, Martin Laird and others, we will explore the path of interior surrender, of releasing into and resting in God through our deepening stillness and shared silence.
Silent retreat with the School of Contemplative Life
Richard Rohr Retreat at Holy Rood House
Richard Rohr Retreat at Holy Rood House
The Divine Dance, inspired by Richard Rohr Led by Urs Mattmann and Ian Spencer View Leaflet
Navigating Grief retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Navigating Grief retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Navigating the Path from Grief to Relief: A Journey Beyond Heartache Due to demand and success from the previous retreat, Maria returns to help those experiencing trauma, grief and loss
9 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
Following Hildegard - A Quiet Day with David Cassian 25th January Saturday 10am - 4pm
Quiet Day at the House of Prayer
Quiet Day at the House of Prayer
Praying the Scriptures Led by Canon Peter Sills A prayerful exploration of the evolving story of the Bible Understanding the Bible can be a bit of a challenge, especially those parts of the scriptures that are remote from our experience. Beginning with the different pictures of God and Jesus that it presents, this exploration helps […]
7 events,
Winter IGR at Mirfield
Winter IGR at Mirfield
Our IGRs are Ignatian-style retreats. There are no addresses as in preached or themed retreats. Rather, each person with the help of an experienced guide follows their own path as it seems God is leading them. The emphasis is on integrating body, mind and heart in faith. The pattern of the week is: Sunday: arrive […]
2 events,
Richard Rohr Retreat at Holy Rood House
Winter IGR at Mirfield
2 events,
Online Epiphany Meditation with Cameron Butland
Online Epiphany Meditation with Cameron Butland
Epiphany Online Meditation Date: Tuesdays 6-6.45pm 21 , 28 January and 4 , 11 February Leader: Cameron Butland Venue: Online via Zoom Cost: No charge but all participants need to book in beforehand Contact: derby.notts.cc@gmail.com Or cameronbutland@gmail.com Epiphany Online Meditation ‘God made known’. “Perhaps most of us spend so much of our time thinking about […]
4 events,
Telling stories retreat at Launde Abbey
Telling stories retreat at Launde Abbey
Inhabiting the Bible through story: The use of Imagination for Interpreting the Bible During this retreat, we will explore what using imagination contributes to our reading of Scripture and what is lost when we don’t use it in our reading. There will be input reflecting on imagination and what it brings to our understanding of […]
Quiet Day at Rydal Hall
Quiet Day at Rydal Hall
Our first quiet day of 2025 will be Wednesday 29th January, with our Chaplain Revd Lawrence Basham. The cost is £10 which includes refreshments and lunch. Bookings are now being taken, email mail@rydalhall.org or call 015394 32050.
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […]
4 events,
Enneagram retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
Enneagram retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
Further on with the Enneagram A workshop for anyone familiar with the Enneagram and their own type
Study day at Wydale Hall
Study day at Wydale Hall
The Incarnation - A Study Day A study day to explore the doctrine of the incarnation - what does it mean? Led by: Bishop Graham Cray Cost £30.00 including lunch and refreshments
7 events,
Who is Christ? retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Young adults weekend at Whalley Abbey
Young adults weekend at Whalley Abbey
Young Adults’ Weekend - led by Anna and Andy Walker Gathering at Whalley Abbey in the wake of the Taizé European meeting, for anyone interested in ecumenism, the challenge of solidarity within the human family and sharing our stories.
Workparty at Sheldon Retreat Centre
10 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
Quiet Day at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Quiet Day at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Walking Through Winter with Katherine Gantlett St Katharine's Retreat House, Parmoor. RG9 6NN £45 Just as winter comes each year, we will all encounter spiritual winters of loss. These seasons come with so many questions. Who is God? How is God at work in this season? Who am I? What’s the meaning and purpose of […]
Speaking the Dream day at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Speaking the Dream day at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Speaking the Dream: Dr Martin Luther King’s Beloved Community 1st February 2025, 10:15 - 16:00 "Speaking the Dream: Dr Martin Luther King’s Beloved Community" This is a joint day with The Royal Foundation of St Katharine and St Paul’s Cathedral. Led by Shana Maloney and featuring the Royal Foundation of St Katharine choir in residence […]
Creative Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
Creative Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
‘Living Water’ - A Creative Retreat 1st February Saturday 10am - 3.30pm
Snowdrop planting Day at Tinhay Retreats
Snowdrop planting Day at Tinhay Retreats
an opportunity to plant snowdrops in memory of a loved one or simply to add to the biodiversity of the grounds at Tinhay Retreats. From 10am until 3.30pm.
8 events,
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Living Prayer into Life – God is All in All Led by Jill Benet An invitation to join a small community and immerse yourself fully into the practice of Centering Prayer and its background as taught by Contemplative Outreach. There will be up to 3 hours of Centering Prayer each day, and the time outside […]
R5 retreat at Sheldon Retreat Centre
Online quiet afternoon with Christian Retreats
Online quiet afternoon with Christian Retreats
Cost £20 Explore a beautiful Psalm and through a deep attentiveness to the words of Scripture, go further into the text… Then be inspired by the Holy Spirit, to pray through creative writing, and create your own Psalm. In the spirit of the Psalmists, become your imaginative, inspired, praying selves… Cost £20
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