Carmelite Friars UK | Offering Spiritual Reatreats, Breaks, Courses & More

What is Life's Meaning?
Don't we all long for a deeper meaning in our lives?
Our Retreats can connect you with your true purpose.

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The Search for Peace
Have you searched for inner peace but been unable to find it? Our courses can help you unlock the hidden potential that's within all of us.

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Creating a New Path
The Carmelite path opens up the mystery of God within you. Come and spend some time in a relaxing, accepting environment where you can relax and reset.

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A Time for Reflection
Silence and meditation provides a realisation of our own worth and truth. Take a look at our new "food for the journey" feature to find insights on the Carmelite Way.

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Kensington Priory

The Carmelite Priory of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Simon Stock has been a presence in the area for 150 years.

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Gerrards Cross Priory

The priory comprises of five members who maintain the prayer life and minister in a parish.

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Oxford Priory

The Carmelite Priory in Oxford is situated in the beautiful Boars Hill area.

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Online Talks

We offer a number of free and paid online talks to help enrich your faith.

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Online Courses

We run a variety of courses on prayer and spiritual direction that can help you step forward in faith.

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Online Retreats

We offer online retreats during Lent, Pentecost, Advent and we can customise retreats to suit you.

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Weekday Retreats

Come to the Oxford Centre and enjoy a few days of peace, beauty and contemplation.

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Weekend Retreats

The Oxford Centre runs programmes of weekend retreats, from Friday evening until Sunday Lunch.

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Summer Conference & Summer School

The Oxford Centre hosts a five day summer school & a weekend conference that connects life with Spirituality.

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Weekday Breaks

Come and unwind for a few hours or a few nights at the Oxford Centre. We offer bed and breakfast, beautiful scenery and a place to unwind and enjoy Oxford.

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Weekend Breaks

The Oxford Centre offers a range of activities, courses and bed and breakfast. We can also create weekends for exclusive use by groups or parishes.

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Meeting Rooms & Facilities

The Oxford Centre has two fully equipped
Conference Rooms and we can provide
lunch and breakout rooms.

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Latest News

We will be running a 9 day retreat leading up to the great feast of Our Lady of Carmel on the 16th July. More details soon.
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