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All the directions you need to find your way to Manchester Monastery, by car or public transport, complete with a link to a Google Maps.| The Monastery
All the directions you need to find your way to Manchester Monastery, by car or public transport, complete with a link to a Google Maps.| The Monastery
Discover how a community gardening project is transforming Gorton Monastery into a thriving urban sanctuary rooted in heritage & connection.| The Monastery
Discover our Sanctuary of Peace & Healing in Manchester. We provide a listening service, free counselling & a non-judgemental space for all.| The Monastery
£249,650 Grant Awarded to the Monastery 26/07/2025 There’s a deep stillness to summer at the Monastery – the kind that allows for both reflection and quiet celebration. This year, that stillness carries something new: a sense of joyful momentum. We’re delighted to share that The Monastery has been awarded a transformational £249,650 grant from The […] The post Securing the Future: Heritage Funding to Celebrate 30 Years of The Monastery appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
Design and Original Construction (1860s–1885) The former Church of St Francis (Gorton Monastery) is a High Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Edward Welby Pugin in the 1860s. The church’s crowning feature is its high altar and towering reredos at the north end of the nave, which became the focal point of the interior. Notably, the […] The post The High Altar of Gorton Monastery (Church of St Francis, Manchester) appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
There’s something truly inspiring about watching life bloom in unexpected places. Here at the Monastery, our re-greening project is blossoming into something extraordinary. Thanks to the passionate efforts of our Men’s Shed volunteers, the green team, and the incredible support of the Greater Manchester Environment Fund (GMEF) and Groundwork Manchester, our historic site is being […] The post Growing Together: A Greener Future at the Monastery appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
The Monastery is proud to announce that long-standing volunteer and Senior Tour Guide, Grahame Birtles, has been shortlisted for the Heritage Hero Awards—a prestigious recognition of individuals who go above and beyond to protect and promote the UK’s heritage. A Passionate Storyteller and Dedicated Volunteer As a key figure in Gorton Monastery’s visitor experience, Grahame […] The post Gorton Monastery’s Senior Tour Guide, Grahame Birtles, Shortlisted for the Heritage Hero Awards ap...| The Monastery
The Monastery is delighted to announce a successful funding bid in the fifth round of the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Green Spaces Fund. This bold re-greening project will bring the community together and encourage local residents to get involved in nature recovery, from volunteering opportunities and building green skills, to learning how to grow our […] The post Monastery Launches Green Spaces Project After Successful Funding Bid appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
The Monastery is proud to announce our first ever holistic health conference here in Manchester, focusing on alternative pathways to health and wellbeing using a range of integrative approaches. The date for your diary is 9am – 4.30pm on Friday, 5th July, 2024 Wellness hub The Monastery is a community wellness hub; home to a […] The post Monastery Launches NEW Integrative, Holistic Health Conference appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
The Monastery is very proud to announce that Greater Manchester is to become the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia hosted by Manchester Camerata, based here at the Monastery. The UK’s ‘most adventurous orchestra’ are incredibly grateful to have been awarded over £1 million through the Power of Music Fund (established by […] The post Greater Manchester Becomes the UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia Hosted by Manchester Camerata appeared fir...| The Monastery
The Monastery Memories Project has now launched, with the aim of collecting memories of the Monastery, from people who remember the building from years gone by, as well as memories of the surrounding area. Do you, or someone you know, remember the Monastery while it was still a Franciscan church, school and friary, or other […] The post Monastery Memories Project Now Launched appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
Words | Vicki Kennedy 2-minute read We are really excited to be launching some brand new community projects over the coming months, here at the Monastery. Some of these projects will in partnership with other local and national organisations such as Mentell, Debdale Nature Centre and Gorton Horticultural Society and you’re warmly invited to get […] The post New Community Projects 2024 @ Gorton Monastery, Manchester appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
Sanctuary founder, Dr. J. Goh, celebrates the 'super listeners' volunteering their time to offer free counselling to the Manchester community.| The Monastery
Manchester Monastery is an extraordinary place to visit. A masterpiece of architecture, a magnificent venue for hire & a great family day out!| The Monastery
Your healing sanctuary in the heart of Manchester, The Monastery offers free counselling, wellness courses and a very warm welcome to all.| The Monastery
Free counselling in Manchester, as well as free, accredited training, is available at our modern-day Monastery. Give or get help today.| The Monastery
