Standing on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley Abbey has been a focal point for hospitality since the fourteenth century. It began its history as a community of Cistercian monks. The ruins that still stand in the grounds today remind visitors of St. Benedict’s rule to receive strangers as if they were Christ himself. The Abbey has belonged to the Diocese of Blackburn since 1926, the Retreat and Conference House reopened in September 2005 after eight months’ refurbishment with the aim of providing high quality hospitality to meet the requirements of the twenty-first century and establishing a clear new identity for its future.The North Range Visitor Centre continues to provide good facilities for day visitors to the gardens and ruins, through the coffee shop, exhibition centre and gift shop.The reception staff are located within the house and are happy to arrange viewings of the facilities to discuss your individual requirements.Whalley Abbey’s conference rooms, en-suite bedrooms and excellent dining room make it one of the Ribble Valley’s top providers of facilities for business conferences, wedding receptions and family celebrations, and bed and breakfast. Within the commercial development of the Abbey the diocese continues to offer a vibrant spirituality programme providing the opportunity for individuals and church groups to spend time apart for prayer and renewal.Please Note: We are a No-Smoking property. Regrettably, we cannot accept pets. Children welcome. Check-In time: 1600 and Check-Out time: 1030.