Guided Retreats at Ampleforth Abbey

We are delighted to introduce our new programme of Retreats for 2026. Whether it's your first time on a retreat or you've been staying with us for many years, we hope you find what you're looking for.

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An invitation to look inside the cloister, the choir and at the heart of a life and heart of a monk of Ampleforth, in a monastery and community facing

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In a world full of noise and busyness, this retreat will offer individuals a chance to step back from their daily lives, to find quiet, space and time

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This retreat is now fully booked. To be added to our waitlist in case a place becomes available, send us an enquiry using the form below. -- Tai Chi

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Emerging from many years of Beach Prayer Walks comes a new opportunity to visit churches closely associated with saints, followed by a refreshing walk

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Many associate this phrase with the Benedictine way of life, the search for balance in our lives. This retreat offers the opportunity to explore some

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This retreat is now fully booked. To be added to our waitlist in case a place becomes available, send us an enquiry using the form below.

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48 hours to step inside three classic religious paintings within a framework of lectio divina made flesh — to read into, behind, and forward through

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This weekend welcomes new people to the practice of meditation, and people who have been before, but who want a meditative weekend of silent learning

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The basis of this retreat is the intriguing story in the Old Testament of Jacob wresting with God. Few of us go through life without experiencing