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Castlerigg Manor and the Lancaster Youth Service
Welcome to Castlerigg
Youth Service HQ since 1969.
Castlerigg is our diocesan retreat centre, and it's also the headquarters of the youth service. Each year thousands of people come to us and we meet thousands of people in their schools and parishes.
Get involved
Find your way in.
Book a Retreat
High quality retreats led by our expert ministry team.
Stay With Us
Stay in the Manor - or the guest lodge - and do your own thing. For individuals, families, small groups, or large groups.
The Guest Lodge
Our self-catering Lodge — perfect for families and smaller groups wanting their own space.
Open Events
Open retreats, training weekends, quiet weeks, and gatherings throughout the year.
Youth Ministry Resources
Ideas, sessions and tools to bring faith to life in your own setting.
Join the Team
See where we're currently hiring.
Castlerigg Lottery
Just £3 a ticket — support our work and be in with a chance to win.
“Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life.”
— Pope Francis, Christus VivitWhat's on
Upcoming retreats & events.
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Friends of Castlerigg Annual Walk
Our yearly walk and shared meal for members of the Friends scheme.
Family Retreat
A weekend for the whole family, with streams for every age.
Quiet Week
A gentle five-day retreat for adults — rest, walk, pray and be.
Catholic Student Retreat
A weekend away for university students and those in Year 13.
In their words
What young people take home.
“It helped me to understand my relationship with God a lot more.”
Young person“Coming to Castlerigg helped me find out who I truly am, and to love God more.”
Young person“So pleased we changed to Castlerigg. Excellent relationships with staff and students.”
Senior TeacherWays to support us
Help us keep the doors open.
We are responsible for generating more than ninety percent of our operating costs ourselves - more than half a million pounds each year - so, if you fancy helping us out...
Friends of Castlerigg
Join our community of supporters from just £5 a month. Monthly newsletter and rosary. Annual Friends events.
Become a FriendCastlerigg Lottery
Just £3 a ticket. Winner takes half the pot. It's not life changing money, but a nice weekend away, perhaps!
Play the lotteryMake a Donation
Your gift directly funds retreats and bursaries for young people across the Diocese.
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