A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Rydal Hall
Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LR, UK
Retreat Centre Description
Rydal Hall is unique, with en-suite bedrooms, a campsite, cottages, bunkhouse and gardens set on 30 acres at the very heart of the English Lake District, a World Heritage Site – somewhere to experience the beauty of God’s creation.
We look forward to welcoming you to our outstanding venue to take a well-earned moment of rest and relaxation in which you can retreat from your daily routine to a place loved by the poet William Wordsworth for its awe-inspiring beauty. Recharge in a peaceful, natural and historic environment, and reconnect with yourself, with old and new friends, God and creation.
Accommodation on Offer
Rooms: 10 singles, 10 twins, 9 doubles and 1 family room.
Function Rooms:
The Chapel - overlooking the Thomas Mawson Gardens, can accommodate up to 12 people.
Drawing Room - can accommodate up to 50 people theatre style.
The Library - can host 12 people boardroom-style plus 8 on comfortable sofas and armchairs.
Loughrigg Room and the Bishop's Room provide up to 8 people boardroom style plus sofa sitting.
Old Kitchen - accommodates up to 50 people situated on the ground floor beside the Bar.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2024 Events (if known)
Quiet Days: Our Quiet Days have a suggested donation of £10; booking is required. Tea/Coffee provided. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or you may wish to visit our Tea Shop.
The 2024 Quiet Day dates are listed below. Further information will be made available on our website.
Saturday, 17th February 2024
Saturday, 23rd March 2024
Saturday, 1st June 2024
Saturday, 20th July 2024
Saturday, 17 August 2024
Saturday, 14th September 2024
Saturday, 5th October 2024
Saturday, 24th November 2024
Theme Retreat led by our Chaplain David Wilmot. Further information will be made available on our website.
Sunday 24th November to Wednesday 27th November, 2024.
Christmas House Party
23rd - 27th December 2024
Experience a peaceful Christmas at Rydal Hall. Relax in a home-from-home environment in the stunning Lake District.
Retreat Centre Location
Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LR, UK