What’s on
Everything we do is non-residential, in the midst of everyday life. Find out more about what’s happening with online and in-person events, by scrolling down the page and clicking on each event.
A retreat is a breathing space: a time set aside to be attentive maybe to what matters to us in the depths of our being or just to take a healthy pause. It gives us time and space to restore balance (or begin to) - which may challenge us to change things a little once we go back to our everyday living.
Retreat is as old as the hills and a fundamental human need. But you don’t have to head for the hills or spend a lot of time and money to ‘go on retreat’. With Retreat House Chester you’ll find retreat right in the midst of the city and right in the midst of everyday life.
A look through our programme or staying in touch through our mailing list will help you decide what’s for you - or if you’re not sure, just ask.
What’s happening now
ALWAYS NON-RESIDENTIAL, OUR EVENTS ARE A MIX OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON, INDOORS AND OUT. For our simple guide on using Zoom, click here.
Please click on the images below to find out more: our website contains the most up-to-date information on our programme so it always best to check here.
Our activities are only open to over-18s. Please be aware that there are a few steps to the front door of 9 Abbey Square. We offer off-site events in accessible venues, as well as our online events.
A note about charges: We make every effort to keep our costs down. If you are able to top this up with a donation, it would be tremendously welcome. Some activities are free. Bookings and any donation with them are non-refundable; if, however, we cancel an event, you are given a full refund of any payment / donation made through our booking system.
Except where indicated, advance booking is required, please, and bookings will usually close 48 hours ahead of an event. The event page includes details of how to book.
Thank you!
Book Club
Pilgrim’s Progress
In person, and led by Anne Towner
dates now set for the New Year - first date 25th February 2025, 2pm start
for more details see below
Meditation (December)
A one-hour Christian meditation led by Colin Mansley, following WCCM guidelines
Tuesday 10th December 2-3pm - to be followed by tea / coffee etc
To be held at Mission House, Christ Church, Chester, CH1 3JD
Car parking is nearby in Brook Street Car Park (actually in St Anne Street!)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester/meditation-december/2024-12-10/14:00/t-noqvjkd
Christmas Social
Thursday 12th December 10.30am-12.30pm
We invite you to a Christmas Social marking the end of our first term of a rather fuller programme for Retreat House Chester. We will be in The Davies Room at the St Mary Centre, Handbridge CH4 7HL. The centre is behind St Mary’s Church. Car access is by the drive at the west end of the church.
You are most welcome to join us for refreshments between 10:30 and 12:30!
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester/christmas-social/2024-12-12/10:30/t-dvqlkjq