A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
House of Bethany
7 Nelson Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2AR
Contact Details
Contact Name:
Reverend Mother SSB
Email:
Telephone:
023 92 833498
Retreat Centre Description
C of E, but all welcome. Facilities for non-residential groups (up to 18). Facilities for wheelchair users on ground floor. Guests are welcome to join the Community for a daily Mass and in their recitation of Monastic Offices throughout the year and during Holy Week when the Triduum is said. We have an extensive library, with a wide variety of books. 20 minutes walk from the seafront. Please notify in advance of special diets. Currently closed to visitors, please check on website.
Accommodation on Offer
2 single rooms on ground floor, twin bedded room on First Floor, 3 single rooms on Second Floor. Lift to all floors.
Wifi available in some rooms and Sitting Room.
Loop system in Chapel.
Parking restrictions 4.30pm-6.30pm – garage spaces available, or parking permits from Community
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2024 Events
Monthly Quiet Days on Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm
Conducted by Sisters or local Clergy £7.50p
27th January
24th February
9th March
20th April
11th May
15th June
13th July
No Quiet Day in August
14th September
5th October
16th November
7th December
Bi-monthly Quiet Afternoons on Mondays 1.30 - 4.30pm
Visitors may stay for Vespers at 5.00pm £5.00
Conducted by Associates, Oblates and Friends of Community
26th February
22nd April
17th June
7th October
9th December
Julian Meeting, usually on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
2.00 - 2.45pm
Julian Festival 15th May 9.30am Mass - 3.00pm Tea
ADVENT CAROLS with SPEAKER Wednesday 4th December 7.30pm
Unity Week Thursday 18th January - Thursday 25th January 2024
Unity Service 2.30pm 24th January
Easter Carols 2.30pm 6th April
HOUSE CLOSED TO RESIDENTIAL VISITORS
Monday 22nd July - Monday 19th August [for necessary maintenance]
Saturday 21st December - Monday 8th January 2024
[STILL OPEN FOR OFFICES & SATURDAY TEA at 4.00pm]
2025 Events
Retreat Centre Location
7 Nelson Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2AR