Retreats that stay with you.
Tailored residential and day retreats for schools, parishes and youth groups — led by our young ministry team.
What to expect
More than a trip away.
A Castlerigg retreat blends prayer and worship with games, walks on the fells, great food and real conversation. Every programme is built around your group — their age, their faith journey and what you want them to take home.
Our team lead from the front and walk alongside your young people the whole way, so staff can step back and share the experience too.
Who comes to Castlerigg
Built for your group.
From first holy communion groups to sixth-form leavers, we tailor every retreat to the people in the room.
Primary schools
Gentle, wonder-filled days that introduce prayer, friendship and God's creation through play and story.
Secondary & sixth form
Honest space to ask big questions, build community and explore faith — alongside walks and worship.
Parishes & youth groups
Confirmation, sacramental prep and parish youth groups — weekends that deepen faith and friendship.
A day at Castlerigg
What a day looks like.
A sample day from a residential retreat — every programme is shaped with you beforehand.
Breakfast
A proper full-board start to the day in the Manor dining room.
Morning Prayer
Start the morning with God
Main morning session
This session is designed to get us laughing, moving and thinking.
Social time
A break to grab a drink and catch your breath.
Small groups & Creative workshops
Carousel // talk about something, then make something.
Lunch
Everyone round the table together.
Walk
Don't worry - the walks are easy and accessible.
Rest break
Free time — football, the games room, or simply space to breathe.
Dinner
Home-cooked food, all together — a favourite part of the day.
Spark
Creative input on the theme.
Mass prep & Mass
A central moment of prayer and worship in the chapel.
Social time
More games and downtime with friends.
Party night
The big celebration night young people remember.
Night prayer
A quiet, candlelit close in the chapel before bed.
Led by our team
Young people leading young people.
Our retreats are run by a team of young Youth Ministers who give a year (or more) to live and serve at Castlerigg. They bring energy, faith and a genuine heart for the young people who walk through our doors.
Every retreat is fully led by the team, with your own staff free to join in — or take a well-earned breather.
How it works
Booking a retreat.
Four simple steps from first enquiry to arrival.
Get in touch
Send us your group, rough dates and numbers — we'll check availability.
Plan together
We'll shape a programme and theme around your young people.
Confirm
Secure your dates with a deposit and our simple booking form.
Arrive & enjoy
Turn up, settle in, and let our team take it from there.
In their words
What groups tell us.
“The strength of the team, their passion and empathy for our young people — every activity was engaging.”
Head of RE, East Lancashire“It helped me to understand my relationship with God a lot more.”
Student retreatant“So pleased we made the decision to change to Castlerigg. Excellent relationships with staff and students.”
Senior Teacher, LancashireGood to know
How long is a residential retreat?
What ages do you welcome?
Do our staff need to lead sessions?
What's included in the cost?
Is Castlerigg accessible?
How do we get there?
Ready when you are
Let's plan your retreat.
Tell us about your group and we'll be in touch to start shaping something they'll remember.