Chester Retreat House

Chester Retreat House
11 Abbey Square
Chester
Cheshire
England

Tel: +44 (0)1244 321801
chester.retreat@tiscali.co.uk
www.chesterretreathouse.org

Inter-Denominational
A Lay Canon of Chester Cathedral manages this retreat centre which consists of two elegant Georgian houses, now joined, which are situated in a quiet corn near the Chester Cathedral. There are sitting room, s a god library and a large and well maintained garden. Both dining room and meeting rooms plus disabled lavatory are on the ground floor and plans are being made for a lift and ensuite rooms for better disabled access. While groups use this centre, individuals are welcomed and, very often last minute bookings for a room are possible- so it is worth a try if you suddenly decide that a a few days away for some interior meditation and time alone are what you need. Parking is difficult because of the situation of the house but public ransport is available so discuss the travel method which may be best for you with the Warden of the Centre. 

Open: Most of the year except during part of August. Receives men, women, young people, groups and families. 

Rooms: 27 singles, 4 doubles.  

Facilities: Disabled. Chapel. Conferences, garden, library, guest lounge, guest phone. 

Spiritual Help: Morning & evening prayer. Spiritual direction, quiet days or part of a day, group sharing, directed study. 

Guests Admitted to: Unrestricted access. 

Meals: Everyone eats together. Traditional and generous food with fresh ingredients. Vegetarians and special diets. Meals can be taken in room. 

Special Activities: Planned programme of events. Send for brochure. 

Situation: In the city square, by the cathedral. 

Maximum Stay: By arrangement. 

Bookings: Letter, telephone during office hours, E-mail. 

Charges: £34 for 24 hours, £64 per weekend . £18 day use of faciitie. Access: By rail, bus or car to Chester.