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. 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!
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Meditation
A one-hour Christian meditation led by Colin Mansley, following WCCM guidelines
Tuesday September 8th 2026 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!)
We will also be meeting on October 13th, November 10th, December 8th and January 12th 2027
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester
Evening Prayer
Using a Celtic base, we will spend 30 mins together via Zoom to pray for the world, for the church, and for ourselves
We will meet on-line on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 6pm, and thereafter monthly, on the first Wednesday of each month.
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85488062083
Meeting ID: 854 8806 2083
Passcode: 020284
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester
National Retreat Week
September 19th-26th 2026
Events are being planned - please look at our special page!
Walking with Jesus
A seminar in which we can look together at what it might mean to base our lives more effectively at walking pace, modelled on the life of Jesus.
Wednesday 4th November 7.30-9pm at Mission House, Christ Church Chester, and led by Paul Towner