A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Launde Abbey
Retreat Centre Description
Launde Abbey is a Christian Retreat House at the heart of the country. The Abbey was originally founded in 1119 AD, the medieval part still remains today and is the focal point for much of the worship taking place in the Abbey. As well as the beautiful building, Launde Abbey offers extensive gardens, and is set within 450 acres of stunning parkland, making it the ideal location to find peace and serenity and to get closer to God. The Launde Community is sustained by a daily rhythm of prayer and worship which is open to all. We pray the Daily Offices and celebrate a daily Eucharist, keeping alive the monastic tradition started here so long ago. This provides a unique atmosphere of prayer valued by our many guests and visitors. Retreatants are welcome to join one of our guided retreat offerings, or alternatively use the Abbey and grounds as a base for their own individual retreat.
Accommodation on Offer
Bedrooms: 13 single, 15 twin, 11 double (all en suite and with tea and coffee-making facilities).
Meeting Rooms: 1 Large Conference Room (max. 80 people), 3 Meeting Rooms (up to 30 people in each).
Flexible seating configuration in each room.
Multiple Chapel spaces.
Library
Bar
Bookshop
Shop
Outdoor Worship Area
Labyrinth
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2026 Events
9 – 11 January 2026
Epiphany Retreat led by Launde Abbey's Ministry Team
19 – 23 January 2026
The Space: A Creative Retreat led by Richard Williamson & Epiphany (music group)
26 – 30 January 2026
Textiles Retreat led by Revd Claire Goode
18 – 22 February 2026
Beginners Individually Guided Retreat led by Revd Rhona Knight
2 – 5 March 2026
Dust that Dreams of Glory led by Revd John Rackley
23 – 26 March 2026
Living with Loss led by Abi May
27 – 29 March 2026
School of Contemplative Life led by Chris Whittington
30 March – 5 April 2026
Holy Week with the Launde Abbey Community
5 – 8 May 2026
Women in the Bible: Paintings, Poetry and Music led by Graham Kings
25 – 28 May 2026
Labyrinth Retreat led by Jim Bailey
25 – 29 May 2026
Icon Paintings led by Peter Murphy
20 – 24 July 2026
School of Contemplative Life led by Chris Whittington
27 – 29 July 2026
A Retreat led by Chine McDonald
4 – 7 August 2026
Unlocking the Springs led by Andrew Mayes
17 – 21 August 2026
Textiles Retreat led by Revd Claire Goode
23 – 30 August 2026
Individually Guided Retreat led by Revd Rhona Knight
7 – 9 September 2026
Praying with Icons led by Catherine Lomas
23 – 25 October 2026
Praying with our Bodies and the Bible: Reconnecting our whole selves to God led by Amy Boucher-Pye
26 – 29 October 2026
Living with Loss: Bereavement Challenges led by Abi May
26 – 29 October 2026
The Still Lens led by Morna Simpson (Contemplative Photography Retreat)
6 – 8 November 2026
School of Contemplative Life led by Chris Whittington
7 – 11 December 2026
Icon Painting Retreat led by Peter Murphy
11 – 13 December 2026
Voices of Advent led by Revd Rhona Knight
Retreat Centre Location
Launde Abbey, Leicester, UK
Launde Abbey
Launde Abbey, Leicester, UK