Minsteracres Retreat Centre

09/09/2026

Walk, pray, breathe.
Join us on Thursday 17 September for a Walking Retreat through the beautiful countryside around Minsteracres. It’s a 7 to 10-mile walk with pauses for prayer and quiet reflection along the way – a chance to leave the noise behind and let the landscape do some of the praying for you.

Bring sturdy footwear, warm layers and a packed lunch. We’ll provide the paths, the views and the company.

📅 Thursday 17 September, 10am–5pm
💷 £15 suggested donation

🔗 Book your place:

Minsteracres Team Wednesday 16th September from 10am to 5pm Suggested Donation £15 Step away from the rush of the world and join us for a soulful journey through the rolling landscapes that cradle Minsteracres. This guided walk, spanning between seven and ten miles, is more than just a physical jou...

04/09/2026

Today a special votive Mass is said by Passionists, as their calendar honours various aspects of Our Lord’s Passion.

Today they remember “Christ condemned to death.” After Pontius Pilate’s conversation with Jesus, he found nothing deserving death, but he bowed to the pressure of the High Priests and the crowd, calling insistently for his death. They preferred the release of a notorius prisoner, Barabbas, to the Prince of Life and Pilate washed his hands of him, handing him over.

Today may we be mindful of those condemned falsely, around the world.

02/09/2026

A Magical Mystery Tour, Riding Mill Parish Hall, Sunday 6th September 7 p.m.

We are marking a major anniversary of the greatest pop music stars of all time. A time when British Pop invaded the whole planet, bringing flower power and messages of peace and love.

Enjoy a joyful evening when young and old will be invited to help create the sounds of the Beatles, Mamas and Papas, Simon and Garfunkel and the Carpenters in a riot of enduring and loved hits.

The Rubato Singers will give you Yesterday, Can’t Buy Me Love, Bridge Over Troubled Water, California Dreaming, Here Comes the Sun, All You Need Is Love and much more.

Book Online - https://minsteracres.org/product/sixtiesbeatles/

Proceeds to support the work of Minsteracres charities Reg.No:1144385

01/09/2026

There's still time to join us on the trail.

Our Walking Retreat on Thursday the 17th September is a day to breathe, to pray, and to walk gently through the "cathedral of the outdoors" on the ancient land of the Northern Saints. Between seven and ten miles of rolling countryside, with intentional pauses to listen to the whispers of creation.

No rushing. No noise. Just your stride, the open sky, and the quiet company of others walking the same path.

🗓 10am–5pm | Suggested donation £15
You'll need - Sturdy footwear + weatherproof layers | Packed lunch

Reserve your place here: https://minsteracres.org/product/walking-retreat-sept-2026/

28/08/2026

Looking for a venue for your group, a special occasion with friends or family, or just fancy treating yourself and your friends and family?

We’d be more than happy to provide you with a lovely afternoon experience. Our homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches have received lots of lovely comments from people who have visited us.

If you’d like to find out more, please give us a call on 01434 67328, or pop in and see us. We’d be more than happy to show you around and have a chat about what we can offer.

26/08/2026

August 26th is the Memorial of Blessed Dominic Barberi, Passionist Priest (1792-1849).

A humble Italian Passionist priest, who, like St Paul of the Cross, had a burning desire for the conversion of England. In1845 Dominic went to visit John Henry Newman at Oxford, and famously received Newman into the Catholic Church, Some time later Newman wrote about meeting Dominic: “I was moved to the depths in the strangest way. His very look had about it something holy.” On Monday we are joining the annual pilgrimage to his shrine at St Helen’s. Blessed Dominic Barberi, pray for England.

Image - "Blessed Dominic Barberi, Passionist Archives, Rome"

20/08/2026

On Saturday, the Feast of the Assumption, a good number of you joined us at Minsteracres for our Rosary Rally. The day began with Mass at noon, followed by the Rosary itself, and closed with Benediction.

It was everything we had hoped for — prayerful and unhurried, but sociable too. Packed lunches shared in the grounds, conversation between the decades, and the peace of an August afternoon at Minsteracres doing the rest.

Our thanks to everyone who travelled to be with us, to the Minsteracres team who led the day, and to all who prayed with us in honour of Mary, Mother of God.

18/08/2026

A retreat at Minsteracres feels like a mini holiday — a spiritual bath.

Our recent Eucharistic Retreat explored sacred art, the sacrifice of the Mass, eucharistic miracles and quiet adoration.

As retreat leader Mary put it: "Be quiet. Let Jesus get a word in edgeways."

Read Paul's full reflection https://minsteracres.org/eucharistic-retreat/

12/08/2026

There's still time to join us on the trail.

Our Walking Retreat on Wednesday 16th September is a day to breathe, to pray, and to walk gently through the "cathedral of the outdoors" on the ancient land of the Northern Saints. Between seven and ten miles of rolling countryside, with intentional pauses to listen to the whispers of creation.

No rushing. No noise. Just your stride, the open sky, and the quiet company of others walking the same path.

🗓 10am–5pm | Suggested donation £15
You'll need - Sturdy footwear + weatherproof layers | Packed lunch

Reserve your place here:

Minsteracres Team Wednesday 16th September from 10am to 5pm Suggested Donation £15 Step away from the rush of the world and join us for a soulful journey through the rolling landscapes that cradle Minsteracres. This guided walk, spanning between seven and ten miles, is more than just a physical jou...