Welcome to Whalley Abbey - A place of encounter, spiritual refreshment, and growth
Whalley Abbey is a retreat centre, place of welcome, hospitality and prayer, and the Diocese of Blackburn's Centre for Christian Discipleship and Prayer.
Book onto one of the retreats or quiet days, come for a self-guided retreat in the cottage by the river, or book the Abbey for your own parish or group retreat. You can stay overnight in one of our beautiful 17 en-suite bedrooms or book the Abbey for your meetings or conferences, or come and join in with our daily cycle of prayer and spend time in the garden with the ruins of the old monastery to allow for that encounter with God that He is calling you to.
Peaceful Retreats
The Retreat House is set in the stunning grounds and ruins of a 14th Century Cistercian Abbey. On the banks of the River Calder in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley, but with easy access to motorway and rail networks
Belonging to the Church of England Diocese of Blackburn, the Retreat and Conference Centre provides high-quality, welcoming hospitality
Conferences
Flexible meeting spaces are available in the Conference House. These can be adapted to individual requirements for a variety of events.
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