St Antony's Priory extends a warm welcome to individuals and small groups wishing to benefit from its calm atmosphere and the gift of space away from the ongoing busyness of daily life. 

Located almost in the center of Durham City, England, the Priory captures a magnificent panorama of the Cathedral and Castle, viewed from its pleasant gardens. It offers a peaceful opportunity for those seeking relaxation and refreshment.

Formerly the vicarage of St Nicholas Parish Church in the city marketplace, the 150-year-old house been developed into the Ecumenical Spirituality Centre, resourcing the whole of the north-east of England and further afield.

The Centre's small ecumenical team  provides hospitality and weekday worship as well as:  

• An annual programme of quiet days and workshops led by individuals drawn from differing denominations and none;

• Prayer guiding by women and men from different denominations and trained in spiritual direction;

• Hosting and facilitating quiet days and workshops for small groups of clergy, lay people, chaplaincy teams and others;

• Space for individuals or small groups;

• Helping develop the work of the North-East Prayer Guides Network, an ecumenical group committed to working together in a shared ministry of prayer guiding;

• Individually-guided and private retreats by request;

• Space for a day or more in personal prayer, contemplation, counselling and spiritual guidance.

Together in Meditation   is the theme of a new series of events run by Paul Golightly at St Antony's on one Saturday each month. The format is flexible, taking into account the needs of those who attend. Send an email to Paul if you want to come - or just turn up on the day without giving notice. Email *