Thornycroft Hall

A natural setting for personal growth

Be part of the Thornycroft story.
Donate to Siddington Trust Ltd and help us maintain and develop the Hall.

 

Thornycroft Summer Picnic

Join us on Sunday 27th July for our next family picnic.

Mass will be at 12pm for those who would like to attend followed by picnics from 1pm.

As ever bring your own picnic and drinks will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

News

Divine Adventure March 2025

Divine Adventure March 2025

Ladies, you are invited to dive deeper into the divine adventure from Friday 21st March to Sat 22nd March 2025 and learn more about your faith. During this workshop you will have opportunities to walk, read, pray, chat, visit the Holy Family Shrine and take time to...

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Forthcoming Events

“Here’s what’s happening in Thornycroft over the next months. Which activity will we see you at?”

July 2025

202531Jul11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

August 2025

202528Aug11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

September 2025

202525Sep11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

October 2025

202502Oct(Oct 2)8:30 pm05(Oct 5)3:30 pmRetreat for women

202506Oct(Oct 6)7:30 pm10(Oct 10)2:00 pmRetreat for secular clergy

202531Oct(Oct 31)8:30 pm02Nov(Nov 2)3:30 pmRetreat for female students

November 2025

202513Nov11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

202514Nov(Nov 14)8:30 pm16(Nov 16)3:30 pmRetreat for male students

202520Nov(Nov 20)8:30 pm23(Nov 23)3:30 pmRetreat for men

202527Nov(Nov 27)8:30 pm30(Nov 30)3:30 pmRetreat for men

December 2025

202504Dec11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

202504Dec(Dec 4)8:30 pm07(Dec 7)3:30 pmRetreat for women

January 2026

202615Jan11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

 

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Thornycroft Roof Repairs

We have now completed all works on Thornycroft’s roof and it should be watertight for another seventy years at least. We are in the process of paying off the bill and have made good inroads into the payments. If you would like to donate to the roof fund, either click on the donate button at the top of the page or find the bank details here to make a direct donation to Siddington Trust Limited

Spiritual Resources

Video and audio resources can be found on our spiritual resources page.

Father Peter Haverty

Fr Peter Haverty was a priest of Opus Dei for sixty years. He was instrumental in the acquisition of Thornycroft Hall and was an integral part of the life here. He was loved by many. Go to his page to find a timeline and a biography of his life, his funeral homily, a bibliography of all his books he published and all the meditations he preached that were posted on this website.

Welcome to Thornycroft Hall

Thornycroft Hall is a conference centre that holds spiritual and cultural activities throughout the year. All spiritual activities are entrusted to the Opus Dei Prelature. Thornycroft hosts activities for people of different ages and walks of life. These include seminars and conferences on cultural and spiritual topics, family development programmes, sports and activity weekends for young people, retreats and days of recollection. Thornycroft Hall is owned by the Siddington Trust Limited (registered charity no 282339).

We have events for people of all ages

Retreats

A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live your faith in your everyday work, with your family and with other people.

Recollections

Recollections take place twice a month for women and once a month for secular clergy. These few quiet hours are an ideal opportunity for personal prayer and reflection on different aspects of Christian life.

For women

For secular clergy

Conferences

Thornycroft hosts conferences that support the Catholic faith and culture across the north of England. Participants explore ways of making a practical impact on the heart of civil society. Conferences are held for the laity and the clergy.

Thornycroft conferences

Priests’ conferences

Workshops

Workshops are held in Thornycroft for men, women and young people covering a wide range of subjects including professional, cultural, family development and faith based workshops.

Family Fun Day

Everyone is welcome to enjoy time together in the restful grounds, meet old friends and make new ones at the summer family fun day.

Christmas Carol Concert

Welcome in the Christmas season with music at our annual Christmas carol concert and be entertained by the choir, with traditional and modern carols.

Where’s your life heading?

Find some direction and take part in our activities.

Contact Us

Call Us

01260 224219

Location

Thornycroft Hall
Pexhill Road
Macclesfield
SK11 9JN

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