Launde Abbey is a Christian Household where everyone is welcome. Individual people come to Launde Abbey from all walks of life, religious points of view and cultures. They come here to make a retreat. A retreat can take many forms and can be made for many reasons.

The main point of a retreat is to relax and discover God in the silence, in the stillness, in worship, in reading and enjoying the beauty of creation. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this experience.

Many come to stay at Launde for a rest. The ambience of calm and prayer make it an ideal place to refresh the mind and the spirit. Retreatants are free to do as much or as little as they choose.

When on retreat some people wish to be silent, others do not feel this need. Everyone is welcome to join in the daily worship in the Chapel with the resident community and other guests. Each day usually starts with Morning Prayer and the Eucharist and each evening we have Evening Prayer.

Many retreatants plan their own retreats centered around worship in Chapel, which they also use for private prayer. Some use a devotional book or the Bible as a focus. Others prefer to be guided by another through their retreat.

Help and guidance is available from the Warden, who can arrange an individually guided retreat for those who request it. This would involve meeting once each day during your stay with a spiritual director, who would listen and suggest ways forward.

Around the grounds, there are many quiet places to sit as well as a Summer House and Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden.

Our Library is well stocked and may be a source of inspiration or study. Many, who come here paint, knit, write poetry or walk. We provide maps, for those wishing to explore the countryside, guests must bring suitable footwear.

Our house is warm and comfortable and we have wonderful cooks who produce excellent meals. In a quiet corner of our gardens, we have a hermitage. This is available for those who wish to cater for themselves and be away from others. It is only available for use from spring to autumn.

Groups of People come to Launde Abbey as a venue for their organisation. People come from Christian Churches, charities, schools, colleges and universities, professional bodies and cultural organisations. They meet here for organised retreats, study, training, fellowship & prayer. Groups come for a few hours or days. They, choose Launde Abbey because of the restful quality of the air, and the quiet. There are very few places as peaceful or beautiful as this in the Heart of England.

If you are searching for a venue for your group, to get away from it all, consider Launde Abbey. We can accommodate 58 people overnight in 36 rooms. We are very popular so groups should plan well ahead! Please contact us for further information or if you would like to book.

Write to:

The Warden,
Launde Abbey, East Norton, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9XB, United Kingdom

Phone (44) 01572 717254 Fax (44) 01572 717454
email: laundeabbey@leicester.anglican.org