Retreat House Chester offers ways to peace. Rooted gently and deeply in Christian spiritual tradition, we offer a wide range of ways to retreat for all people, not in a traditional retreat house but as a part of living. Find local non-residential retreat right in the middle of Chester and in the midst of everyday life.

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!

Meditation (May 2026)

A one-hour Christian meditation led by Colin Mansley, following WCCM guidelines

Tuesday May 12th 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!)

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester

Meditation also held in June and July 2026

taking place on the second Tuesday at 2pm (June 9th, July 14th)

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Labyrinth - come and explore with us!

A trip to St Bueno’s, to explore and enjoy what Labyrinth has to offer us

Wednesday 29th April 2026, leaving Chester at 10am and returning by 3pm

We will be guided through the day by Heather Walker, who has led these sessions in Chester for us, but this time we will be visiting an outdoor site. We will go to the Labyrinth site at St Bueno’s, where we can explore our individual journeys through this beautiful setting.

We will be travelling either by private cars or by minibus, so when you book for the day please let us know whether you can either offer a lift, or would need a lift! Please contact our organiser, Paul Towner, on preb.paul@btinternet.com to make these arrangements.

Please note that this is an outdoor site, so please wear appropriate clothing! You may also want to think about seating - there is one bench and there are some tree stumps around, but you may want to bring a rug or similar.

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 3rd June 2026 at 6pm, and thereafter monthly, on the first Wednesday of each month.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester

Labyrinth - another outdoor experience

This time we will allow people space to make their own Labyrinth, with help and guidance provided as required. We will travel to the West Shore, Llandudno, where as well as the sand - plenty! - we will have, weather permitting, great views to Snowdonia to the west, and the remains of Deganwy Caste immediately to hand.

Wednesday 24th June, 1pm start from The Groves, Chester. Please contact Paul Towner at preb.paul@btinternet.com to either ask for transport or to offer someone a lift.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/retreat-house-chester

National Retreat Week

September 19th-26th 2026

Events are currently being planned - please watch this space!