The Open Cloister people.

General Information

Booking

Pre-booking is necessary for every event. A deposit of £30 (unless specified differently) is required with all individual residential bookings at least three weeks before they start. Last minute bookings might be possible depending on available space and cancellations.
To reserve a place on any of the events listed, please download and print THE BOOKING FORM (97kb), mark the appropriate box(es) and send it to The Bookings Secretary with your deposit.
You may need to

Rates

We like to think that our rates do not prevent anyone from benefiting. Hence we are aware of the need for concessions while hoping that those who can afford more may subsidise others not so well off. Donations from those who can afford them - over and above our normal rates - are collected in the St Bruno Fund (see below). All our rates are inclusive of V.A.T.

Concessions

The figure given in brackets after the normal rate is the concession rate that applies to those who are unemployed, pensioners, students and associates of Worth Abbey (i.e. Employees, Lay Community of St Benedict, Parish, Old Boys).
In any case, cost alone should not prevent anyone from attending our events. Please inform us of any such special needs or applications for subsidy from the St Bruno Fund. Discounts are available for pre-booked groups such as a Parish for non-residential events.
The 'shared room' rate is available to two or more people booking at the same time who are prepared to share a twin-bedded or family room.

Donations to the St Bruno Fund

For the last few years, as well as the usual subsidies, we have employed a Christian youth worker to facilitate our work for the young. We ask those who can afford more than our rates to donate to this Fund to enable us to continue to provide these subsidies. If you are able to make a donation to support our work please send us a separate cheque (payable to “Worth Abbey”). If you are a taxpayer, you can allow your gift to be covered by the Gift Aid scheme. See the Gift Aid form for details.

Residential Arrivals

Please plan to arrive at St. Bruno’s from 4p.m. onwards. The first formal event is the church liturgy, usually at 5:30 p.m. Please let us know when to expect you.

Ecumenical

All Christians are welcome to take part in our events which are offered from a Roman Catholic perspective in the tradition of monastic hospitality.

Eucharistic Liturgies

The monastic prayer and liturgy is open to all who visit but it is not possible to offer Communion to non Roman Catholics attending Mass within Worth Abbey. Those not receiving Communion for any reason are most welcome to come forward to receive a blessing.

Conference and Retreat Facilities

Many and various groups (such as Parishes, Men’s and Women’s Groups, Religious Orders, Priests’ support groups, School Staff, School retreats, Voluntary Groups, etc) make use of our facilities for residential retreats and Day events.
Extensive accommodation of high quality is available in school holidays for larger conferences. Please enquire for availability.

Lay Community of Saint Benedict

Events marked * are presented in partnership with members of the Lay Community of Saint Benedict who organise other events at Worth and elsewhere. See also Youth Page