The Retreat & Conference House
of the Diocese of Blackburn

Whalley Abbey is situated amongst lovely gardens
& the ruins of the 14th/15th century
Cistercian Abbey. The grounds are open
to day visitors, and the North Range Visitor Centre comprises a Coffee shop, Gift shop
and Exhibition Centre.

                                      The Cloister                                                The Abbey            

 * Retreat Weekends
*Days for Reflection & Prayer
 *Quiet Evenings
*Full board or self-catering facilities for private retreatants
*House available for parish/church group days and weekends

                                          The Chapel                         The Dining Room

 The North Range Visitor Centre
Coffee Shop, Gift Shop and Exhibition Centre

The Amnesty International Garden     The River Calder as it flows past the Abbey

      The Kitchen Garden
"Continuing to be a holy space
that draws and points people to God
and offers them an experience of peace"
                                         -The Whalley Abbey Mission Statement -

For further information contact: Retreats Manager

Anglican - Ecumenical
The Good Retreat Guide team found Whalley Abbey to be a very comfortable and gracefully furnished house within the historic ruins of an ancient Cistercian abbey. Whalley Abbey was once the ecclesiastical power-centre for northern England, but like so many others was destroyed during the Reformation. An elegant manor house was built in the 16th Century and and it is this building that is used today for retreats and conferences. The accommodation has recently been refurbished with a selection of rooms - many of which have wonderful views over the ruins and gardens. Meals, which are delicious, are served in a Jacobean-style dining room with all the refinements of a first-class restaurant. Whalley Abbey offers a warm and gentle Christian hospitality that is conducive to deep rest and relaxation. You will be very well looked after!
Open: All year except Christmas/New Year. Receives everyone
Rooms: Rooms - 10 twin, 6 single, 1 double. All rooms en-suite with TV, telephone, tea-making facilities and computer point. Accommodation received 4 star rating from Visit Britain.
Facilities: Disabled. Conferences, garden, guest lounge, TV, gift shop, coffee shop. Children welcome.
Spiritual Help: Spiritual direction.
Guests Admitted to: Unrestricted access.
Meals: Everyone eats together. Traditional food. Vegetarian and special diets.
Special Activities: Planned programme. Send for brochure.
Situation: Quiet and peaceful environment, with beautiful tranquil gardens where there is the ruin of a 14th century Cistercian abbey.
Maximum Stay: Usually 5-7 days.
Bookings: By letter, telephone 8AM-6PM Mon-Sat, fax, email.
Charges: Ask for latest rates.
Access: Train and Bus to Whalley. Car via A59 to Whalley.