page_title: Whalley Abbey
section_title: Retreat and conference house
hierarchical_section_title: Whalley Abbey / Present day / Retreat and conference house
caption_attribution_description: English: Gatehouse of Whalley Abbey, Whalley, Lancashire, England
context_page_description: Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in Whalley, Lancashire, England. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the abbey was largely demolished and a country house was built on the site. In the 20th century the house was modified and it is now the Retreat and Conference House of the Diocese of Blackburn. The ruins of the abbey are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
context_section_description: The former private house, which is now a retreat and conference house, was reopened in September 2005 following refurbishment.  It contains conference rooms, a dining room and en suite rooms for residents.  The north range contains a visitor centre, with a coffee shop, exhibition centre and a bookshop. A spirituality programme is available for resident and non-resident guests.  Guided tours of the abbey ruins can be arranged in the summer months.
caption: Whalley Abbey Gatehouse
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