Join a day of worship with gentle, rhythmic circle dance inspired by Scripture and music, incl. Taizé chants. All dances are taught, welcoming all experience levels.

Join us on a quiet day in which we consider the rich and powerful spiritual resource provided by Christian Iconography. During the course of this quiet day, we will explore how Icons can powerfully shape the prayer life of both the Church and of individual Christians.

A relaxed blend of Bible reflections and Personal Space with low key art activities.

Pathways to Prayer (September) is part of our Year of Contemplation 2026, and features a carousel of workshops (Christian Meditation, Lectio Divina, Journalling and Praying with Icons) focused on seeking God through different ways of praying, rising from our rich Christian tradition.

An afternoon with a history tour of the Abbey house and grounds (3 pm) and afternoon tea in the Great Hall (4 pm), ending with optional evening prayer (5.30 pm).

This creative quiet day looks into the life and work of Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval mystic, followed by an opportunity to participate in a group ceramic project.

Exploring our use of our senses to experience God and the world through music, memories and reflection, and also to learn to find value and peace in every day.

Held in God's Gaze: St Thérèse of Lisieux: God in the face of frustration and diminishment, the 'Little Way'

Come and explore the ancient practice of praying with beads. During the day you will learn the history behind prayer beads and you will have the chance to make them and experience this form of contemplative prayer.

An afternoon with a history tour of the Abbey house and grounds (3 pm) and afternoon tea in the Great Hall (4 pm), ending with optional evening prayer (5.30 pm).

An introduction to contemplative practice focusing on the breath, grounded in the knowledge of being loved by God.

Held in God's Gaze: Jean-Pierre de Caussade: the 'Sacrament of the Present Moment'; God here and now amid things as they are

This day will focus on visio divina (‘divine seeing’), the process of engaging visual media through an incarnational lens in order to move boyond mere observation into an encounter with the living God.

Come and learn all about El Salvadorian Crosses and paint one to take home.

Come and learn all about El Salvadorian Crosses and paint one to take home.

Join us in the ruins of the Abbey Church at sunrise to celebrate the triumphant Resurrection of the Lord!

All are welcome on this most joyful and blessed of days.

Easter Crafts during the School Holidays.

Bring your children during the Easter break to learn about the Easter Story while making an Easter Story Egg.

Easter Crafts during the School Holidays.

Bring your children during the Easter break to learn about the Easter Story while making an Easter Story Egg.

There is nothing more important than the Soul. It’s all we have and everything we are, so we will take time to reflect on this treasure we are given.

Join a guided walk to Blackburn Cathedral with a pilgrimage talk in the evening back at the Abbey. Packed lunch, dinner and train fare are included. Why not extend your stay and book overnight accommodation at the Abbey to rest and pray with the resident community.

This day will introduce you to the practice of centering prayer, enabling you to build it into your own practice of prayer.

Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection: finding God amid the lowly chores. 'The Practice of the Presence of God'

Pathways to Prayer starts our Year of Contemplation 2026 with a carousel of workshops which focus on seeking God through different ways of praying, rising from our rich Christian tradition.