About Launde Abbey

WE’RE OPEN! Our Dairy Tea Room is open daily from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (main menu until 3:00 pm). We would love to welcome you. More information here.


Our Programme

Staying at Launde

Bringing a Group

Just Visiting

Apr 2024
27 April

April Saturday Quiet Day ***FULLY BOOKED***

'The Joy of the Lord is my Strength.' A Quiet Day led by Rev'd Catherine Wright.

29 April

Icon Painting Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***

Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings

May 2024
05 May

Classical Concert and Cream Tea: Sarah Small (Viola da Gamba) & Johan Löfving (Theorbo) ***FULLY BOOKED***

Enjoy intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea.
A Launde Abbey Fundraising Event.

06 May

Look at the Birds: A Birdwatching Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***

Come and enjoy a time of quiet Celtic Christian worship, biblical reflections and guided birdwatching walks.

13 May

May Quiet Day

Further details of this Quiet Day will be available soon. Please check back regularly for updates.

20 May

Gardening Retreat: May

Enjoy a week working in Launde Abbey's spectacular gardens and experience our hospitality and dining.

Jun 2024
03 June

June Quiet Day

'She sits like a bird’ - time to reflect on a contemporary Pentecost hymn by John Bell and Graham Maule. A quiet day led by Rev John Rackley.

25 June

Rural Mission Hub at Launde Abbey

This rural mission hub day includes led reflection, time for personal prayer, mutual learning, shared wisdom and companionship with others in rural pioneering ministry.

27 June

Beginners Individually Guided Weekend Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***

This is a weekend individually guided retreat offering time and space to notice and pay attention to God and the work of God in your life. It will be led by Rhona Knight and a team of experienced spiritual accompaniers. 

Jul 2024
01 July

July Quiet Day

Further details of this Quiet Day will be available soon. Please check back regularly for updates.