Holy Week with the Launde Abbey Community

Holy Week at Launde Abbey — Monday 30th March to Sunday 5th April

During Holy Week, the Launde Abbey Community changes its pattern of prayer and worship, leading up to and including the Great Triduum from Maundy Thursday to Easter Morning. You are invited to join us for a single day, several days, staying overnight, or even for the whole week.

This is not a structured retreat; your time is your own and you can choose to use it in the way most beneficial to you.

Each day will include an adapted pattern of prayer and worship led by the Launde Abbey Community, alongside a simple daily theme to guide personal reflection. On selected days, there are additional bookable offerings, including a Quiet Day on Monday, Soul Filled Meanderings on Tuesday and Wednesday and more! These can be joined to an overnight stay or attended as a day guest.

Overnight accommodation is available throughout the week and can be booked directly via our website (press ‘Book Now’ and select the Holy Week dates to view prices and availability).

We invite you to come at your own pace, and to shape your time here around what you most need: quiet, prayer, rest, or gentle engagement with the themes of Holy Week.

Below is a schedule for the week to help you plan your stay. The week will be structured around our shared services. Please note: this is not a guided retreat.

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Monday (30 March): Cleansing: A House of Prayer for All

Luke 19.41—20.19

8 am Morning Prayer; 12 pm Midday Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer

Bookable offering:

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Tuesday (31 March): Controversy: The Wisdom of God

Luke 20.20—21.4

8 am Morning Prayer; 12 pm Midday Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer

Bookable offering:

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Wednesday (1 April): Catastrophe: The Shape of Things to Come 

Luke 21.5-38

8am Morning Prayer; 12pm Midday Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer

Bookable offering:

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Maundy Thursday (2 April): Communion: Drawn into the Heart of God

Luke 22.1-23

8 am Morning Prayer; 12 pm Midday Prayer with Anointing; 7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist

Bookable offering:

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Good Friday (3 April): Crucifixion: No Greater Love Than This

Luke 22.24—23.56

8 am Morning Prayer; 12 pm The Midday Passion; 5 pm Shared Silence

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Holy Saturday (4 April): Cave: Grief, Suspense and Expectation 

 8 am Shared Silence; 12 pm Shared Silence; 5 pm Shared Silence

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Easter Sunday (5 April): Celebration: In the Midst of Death, Life!

Luke 24.1-12

8am Easter Eucharist

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Leaders: The Launde Abbey community (clergy and chaplains)

HOW TO BOOK

To book a residential stay:

Overnight stays are available throughout Holy Week. Prices start at £109.10 for single occupancy dinner, bed & breakfast, and you may wish to opt for our comprehensive full board rate if extending your stay for two nights or more. You are warmly invited to stay for as long as you are able.

*Please note that our daily offerings, such as our Quiet Day and Soul-Filled Meanderings, will need to be booked separately.*

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To book as a day guest (10:00 am – 4:00 pm, daily, Monday to Saturday):

Please complete the form below to reserve your spot for a day retreat at Launde Abbey during Holy Week. We will confirm your booking as soon as possible.

Price per day: £37.00 — access to the communal spaces in the Main House as well as the gardens and grounds, morning coffee with a homemade cookie, 2-course buffet lunch, and afternoon tea with homemade cake. Hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day.

If you are attending the Quiet Day on Monday 30 March, you do not need to make this additional day booking — your Quiet Day reservation already covers your day visit.

If you would like to come on Monday but not attend the Quiet Day, please continue with your booking request.