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Whalley Abbey
Whalley Abbey, The Sands, Whalley Abbey, Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9SS
01254 828400
Rooms
17 en suite bedrooms (twin, double and single) along with fully-catered options. Self-catering cottage with hermitage stays. Various sized meeting rooms, with a variety of catering options. Chapel with daily prayer led by the praying community and a library. Extensive gardens set around the ruins of a Cistercian abbey. Easy access to rail, bus and motorway. Capacity for 60 day visitors
Notes
Whalley Abbey Retreat House is a place of welcome, hospitality and prayer in the beautiful Ribble Valley, and the Diocese of Blackburn’s Centre for Christian Discipleship and Prayer. It is a place of encounter, spiritual refreshment and growth. All our guests are welcome to join in with our daily cycle of prayer and spend time in our beautiful gardens within the ruins of the 14th-century Cistercian abbey to allow for that encounter with God that He is calling you to. We are journeying through 2027 with a theme of pilgramage whilst also continuing with our focus on Contemplation which was very popular in 2026. Book onto one of our retreats, quiet days or arrange your own parish/group retreat.
Contact
Rev. Hilary Murphy
2027 Events
15th January 2027 The Journey Beyond the Star inspired by C S Lewis' "Narnia"
8th April 2027 Ageing with Grace - Ageing as a Spiritual Experience focusing on ourselves and those we care for
4th August 2027 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, exploring the historical influencers of Faith
More retreats are on our website.