About Launde Abbey
For over 900 years the site of Launde Abbey has been a place of prayer and of hospitality. From the days of the 12th century Augustinian Launde Priory, through the heyday of the Tudor Manor House with its estate and family chapel, right through to its present day as a Christian place of retreat for people from all walks of life.
Launde Abbey Today
Today, Launde Abbey continues to embody its historic values of prayer, hospitality, community, and sanctuary. These principles are woven into the daily rhythm of life at the Abbey and are reflected in the warm welcome offered to everyone who visits—whether for a quiet retreat, a group gathering, or simply a stroll through the grounds and a visit to the café.
The Launde Abbey Story
For around 400 years, Launde Abbey was, in fact, an Augustinian priory. Then, for another 400 years or so it became a family manor house and estate. In 1957, it was given to the Diocese of Leicester who developed it as a place of spiritual retreat. Today, drawing from its long story, it remains a retreat house for the 21st century - a place of prayer, hospitality, community and sanctuary.
