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News
Thornycroft Carols
by Anne-Marie Walker | Nov 29, 2025 | Events, Information, News
Join us for our annual Christmas carols on Sunday 14th December 2025 from 3:30pm until 5:30pm.
Christmas Carols 2025
by Anne-Marie Walker | Nov 25, 2025 | Events, Information, News
Preparations are underway for Thornycroft’s annual carol concert and the programme is looking full.
Christine’s Crafts
by Anne-Marie Walker | Nov 25, 2025 | Information, News
Christine has been making a wide variety of crafts to help raise much needed funds for the refurbishment work on Thornycroft.
Forthcoming Events
“Here’s what’s happening in Thornycroft over the next months. Which activity will we see you at?”
October 2026
202630Oct01NovDeeper Into the Divine AdventureWorkshop for Women
Event Details
Book now! A weekend of talks, workshops and nourishment for your faith - for Catholic women or any women
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A weekend of talks, workshops and nourishment for your faith – for Catholic women or any women interested in understanding the Catholic Faith.
Price:
Friday 30th October (7pm) – Sunday 1st November (12pm): £125
Friday 30th October (7pm) – Saturday 31st October (7:30pm): £85
Saturday 31st October (9:30am – 7:30pm) day rate: £65
Meals included from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast.
Time
October 30 (Friday) 7:00 pm - November 1 (Sunday) 12:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
November 2026
202604Nov10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women
Event Details
A recollection is a time for personal prayer and reflection on aspects of Christian life and an opportunity to recharge your spiritual batteries. Benediction will be celebrated at the end
Event Details
A recollection is a time for personal prayer and reflection on aspects of Christian life and an opportunity to recharge your spiritual batteries. Benediction will be celebrated at the end of the recollection.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202606Nov(Nov 6)7:00 pm08(Nov 8)4:00 pmRetreat for male students
Event Details
Book now! Price £87 A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you
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Book now!
Price £87
A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live your faith in you everyday work, with your family and with other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for men between 18-25 years old.
Time
6 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 8 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202609Nov(Nov 9)7:30 pm13(Nov 13)2:00 pmRetreat for secular clergy
Event Details
Book now! Price £315 This retreat is for secular clergy and is sponsored by the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, an
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Book now!
Price £315
This retreat is for secular clergy and is sponsored by the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, an international association of secular clergy that is intrinsically united to Opus Dei.
Time
9 (Monday) 7:30 pm - 13 (Friday) 2:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202613Nov(Nov 13)8:30 pm15(Nov 15)3:30 pmRetreat for female students
Event Details
Book now! Price £87 A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you
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Event Details
Book now!
Price £87
A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live your faith in you everyday work, with your family and with other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for women between 18-25 years old.
Buffet dinner available from 7:30pm.
Time
13 (Friday) 8:30 pm - 15 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202619Nov(Nov 19)8:30 pm22(Nov 22)3:30 pmRetreat for men
Event Details
Book now! Price £250 A retreat is time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live
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Event Details
Book now!
Price £250
A retreat is 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 other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for men over 21 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact thornycroft.retreats@gmail.com
Time
19 (Thursday) 8:30 pm - 22 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202626Nov(Nov 26)8:30 pm29(Nov 29)3:30 pmRetreat for men
Event Details
Book now! Price £250 A retreat is time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live
more
Event Details
Book now!
Price £250
A retreat is 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 other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for men over 21 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact thornycroft.retreats@gmail.com
Time
26 (Thursday) 8:30 pm - 29 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
December 2026
202602Dec10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women
Event Details
A recollection is a time for personal prayer and reflection on aspects of Christian life and an opportunity to recharge your spiritual batteries. Benediction will be celebrated at the end
Event Details
A recollection is a time for personal prayer and reflection on aspects of Christian life and an opportunity to recharge your spiritual batteries. Benediction will be celebrated at the end of the recollection.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202603Dec(Dec 3)8:30 pm06(Dec 6)3:30 pmRetreat for women
Event Details
Book now! Price £250 A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you
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Event Details
Book now!
Price £250
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.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for women over 25 years old.
Buffet dinner available from 7:30pm.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact director@ashley.org.uk
Time
3 (Thursday) 8:30 pm - 6 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
January 2027
February 2027
202712Feb(Feb 12)7:00 pm14(Feb 14)4:00 pmRetreat for male students
Event Details
Book now! Price £88 A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you
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Event Details
Book now!
Price £88
A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live your faith in you everyday work, with your family and with other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for men between 18-25 years old.
Time
12 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 14 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202718Feb(Feb 18)7:30 pm21(Feb 21)3:30 pmRetreat for women
Event Details
Book now! Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2
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Event Details
Book now!
Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2 nights, arriving on Friday from 2:30pm onwards.
Cost: Three days – £261, two days – £175
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.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for women over 25 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact director@ashley.org.uk
Time
18 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 21 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202725Feb(Feb 25)8:30 pm28(Feb 28)3:30 pmRetreat for men
Event Details
Book now! Price £261 A retreat is time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live
more
Event Details
Book now!
Price £261
A retreat is 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 other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for men over 21 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact thornycroft.retreats@gmail.com
Time
25 (Thursday) 8:30 pm - 28 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
March 2027
202708Mar(Mar 8)7:30 pm12(Mar 12)2:00 pmRetreat for secular clergy
Event Details
Book now! Price £348 This retreat is for secular clergy and is sponsored by the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, an
more
Event Details
Book now!
Price £348
This retreat is for secular clergy and is sponsored by the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, an international association of secular clergy that is intrinsically united to Opus Dei.
Time
8 (Monday) 7:30 pm - 12 (Friday) 2:00 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202718Mar(Mar 18)7:30 pm21(Mar 21)3:30 pmRetreat for women
Event Details
Book now! Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2
more
Event Details
Book now!
Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2 nights, arriving on Friday from 2:30pm onwards.
Cost: Three days – £261, two days – £175
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.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for women over 25 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact director@ashley.org.uk
Time
18 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 21 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
April 2027
202715Apr(Apr 15)7:30 pm18(Apr 18)3:30 pmRetreat for women
Event Details
Book now! Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2
more
Event Details
Book now!
Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2 nights, arriving on Friday from 2:30pm onwards.
Cost: Three days – £261, two days – £175
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.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for women over 25 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact director@ashley.org.uk
Time
15 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 18 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
202730Apr(Apr 30)8:30 pm03May(May 3)3:30 pmRetreat for men (young professionals)
Event Details
Book now! Price £261 A retreat is time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live
more
Event Details
Book now!
Price £261
A retreat is 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 other people.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for young professional men.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact thornycroft.retreats@gmail.com
Time
April 30 (Friday) 8:30 pm - May 3 (Monday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
May 2027
202706May(May 6)7:30 pm09(May 9)3:30 pmRetreat for women
Event Details
Book now! Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2
more
Event Details
Book now!
Each retreat has the option to attend for 3 nights beginning Thursday with dinner at 7:30pm or for 2 nights, arriving on Friday from 2:30pm onwards.
Cost: Three days – £261, two days – £175
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.
The atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection which is maintained throughout helps you to consider all aspects of your life and identify the areas in which you can improve.
This retreat is for women over 25 years old.
Not sure if a retreat is for you? Why not try a recollection first? A recollection is a shorter, mini-retreat: a few hours set aside for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
For recollections in Manchester contact director@ashley.org.uk
Time
6 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 9 (Sunday) 3:30 pm
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Thornycroft Hall Pexhill Rd Macclesfield SK11 9JN
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
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
Where’s your life heading?
Find some direction and take part in our activities.
Contact Us
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01260 224219
Location
Thornycroft Hall
Pexhill Road
Macclesfield
SK11 9JN