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!
Renew:all - National Retreat Week
20th - 27th September 2025
Retreat House Chester will be taking part in this week with a range of activities - see below - and all events are free
Retreat to
reflect refresh relate repair receive restore revolt review replenish to ……..
Saturday 20th September 2025
Coffee morning, 10am-12.30pm in the Storyhouse
- and the drinks are all free!
Come and join Rob and Paul and others as we share time together
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Monday 22nd September 2025
Retreat with the written word
10.30-12 at the Quaker Meeting House, Frodsham Street, Chester
Just a pen, paper and an openness to let your mind wander!
The morning will be led by Mish Earlam
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Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Open heart
Paul Towner will speak on “The four loves of my life”, with time for us to explore our own hearts too, should we wish
2-3.30pm in the Mission House, Christ Church, Chester
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Wednesday 24th Septmebr 2025
Exploring the sacred heart of Chester
A meditative walk around Chester, starting at 10am and ending by 12noon
This will be led by Colin Mansley; we will start from a location that will be e-mailed to those who have booked in.
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Thursday 25th September 2025
Labyrinth
At Wesley Methodist Church, Chester, and starting at 2pm
Come and join us as we use the labyrinth layout to explore our own spiritual journies. We will be led by Heather Walker, herself from the Wesley community.
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Friday 26th September 2025
Time for conversation
10.30-12 at the Wesley Methodist Church, Chester
with a few texts and images, and led by Rob Croft
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Saturday 27th September 2025
Arts-based creative morning led by Judith Croft
10.30-12 at St Mary’s Centre, Handbridge, Chester
using a variety of materials which will be provided
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Also
- but not organised by Retreat House Chester
Sunday 28th September 2025
Still Point – a gentle hour, with space to breathe
4-5pm at St Laurence’s Church, Frodsham, and led by Andrew Rudd
Pictures from the parables - “Door”
Events later in the autumn
Meditation (October)
A one-hour Christian meditation led by Colin Mansley, following WCCM guidelines
Tuesday October 14th 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
Also held in November and December 2025
taking place on Tuesdays 11th November and 9th December at 2pm
see October posting for more details