“There is an Abbey, Launde… in the heart of England.
The air is always sweet there, and it’s quiet.
A little heaven here on earth…”
At Launde Abbey, we’re proud to be the custodians of a place steeped in history, especially during the Tudor period, when the Abbey became part of the story of Thomas Cromwell. With the recent interest in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall series, many of our visitors have asked about our connection to Cromwell and his remarkable life. Click here to find out more.
We’re open! Join us daily from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm at our café and for a stroll around our grounds. For more information click here.
Jan 2025
18
January
January Saturday Quiet Day: Pausing to Breathe ***FULLY BOOKED***
In this quiet day, designed for those new to quiet days as well as those who have been on many, we will explore different ways of praying with the Examen. As well as more traditional approaches we will also offer suggestions and opportunities for more creative multi-sensory approaches to prayer. Led by Revd Rhona Knight.
20
January
Textiles Retreat **1 SPACE AVAILABLE**
Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and artistic inspiration at Launde Abbey, where the Revd Claire Goode invites you into the world of textiles.
24
January
Resting in God: A Weekend Meditation Retreat **FULLY BOOKED**
With help from the teachings of Julian of Norwich, Martin Laird and others, we will explore the path of interior surrender, of releasing into and resting in God through our deepening stillness and shared silence. Led by Chris Whittington, founder of the School of Contemplative Life.
29
January
Inhabiting the Bible through story: The use of Imagination for Interpreting the Bible ***FULLY BOOKED***
***FULLY BOOKED*** During this retreat, we will explore what using imagination contributes to our reading of Scripture and what is lost when we don’t use it in our reading. There will be input reflecting on imagination and what it brings to our understanding of scripture and lots of time for personal reflection. Led by Dr Paula Gooder.
Feb 2025
03
February
February Quiet Day: ‘How then should we pray?’
How then should we pray? A Quiet Day using the poetry of contemporary poet, Mary Oliver as a resource, comfort and challenge. Led by Revd David Harknett.
06
February
Rural Mission Hub at Launde Abbey
This rural mission hub day includes led reflection, time for personal prayer, mutual learning, shared wisdom and companionship with others in rural pioneering ministry.
07
February
Living with Loss ***A FEW PLACES REMAINING***
Abi May and the team invite those who have experienced bereavement to gain the tools to help cope with the life-changing loss of a loved one.
10
February
Praying with Poetry
Take some time out to explore the world of poetry and prayer. We will be both reading poetry prayerfully, and praying through our own writing, covering some basics of structure and metaphor as we go. Led by Amy Scott Robinson.
23
February
Classical Concert and Cream Tea: ARKangel – Spoken Word, Violin, Classical Guitar and Vocals.
Enjoy intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea.
A Launde Abbey Fundraising Event.
Mar 2025
21
March
Beginners Retreat
The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own and with the other retreatants, and the opportunity to share your experience with others if you wish to do so. Led by the Launde Abbey Community.