News & Offers

We are open to the public every Sunday from 12:00 until 4:00pm unless a special event is taking place. Refreshments are available in the Friars Pantry and there is free secure on-site parking.

Tours, Concerts and Special Events take place every week, please see our What’s On section. Alternatively please contact the Events Team by email events@themonastery.co.uk or phone 0161 223 3211 for Tour availability and details. Our office hours are 9:00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Yoga For Everyone Every Sunday at the Monastery

We are delighted to be working with Manchester Yoga Social Enterprise Society and their qualified yoga teachers to offer this weekly class to all of our visitors.

Dru yoga is a way of moving which is based on soft, flowing movements, controlled breathing and visualisation. It is both a graceful form of exercise and a potent means of stress relief. With its foundations firmly set in ancient yogic tradition, Dru is a style that has been passed down through the generations. It works on both the body and the mind, rejuvenating the soul, strengthening core stability and building a heightened sense feeling of positivity and empowerment.

The class will include some gentle activation, an energy block release sequence,some posture work and a guided relaxation. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. We use adaptations of our movements so they are suitable for beginners, children, older people and those with disabilities. Less active participants can take part in chair yoga.

This class at the Monastery is also suitable for experienced yogis - come and try something different.

As of 8th August class will start at 12:00noon until 1:00pm.

Sundays
1:00pm to 2:00pm*

*From August 8th
12:00-1:00pm

First wedding in 20 years

GORTON Monastery re-opened its wedding book when a Salford couple tied the knot at the magnificent building on Saturday 27 June 2009.

The monastery was the backdrop for Emma Kelly and Daniel Karen's big day - the first there in two decades.

29 Jun 2009

Deborah Linton
M.E.N.

Gorton Monastery wins top property honour

THE restoration of Gorton Monastery, the stunning 19th Century former friary in east Manchester, has been named the top North West building project at the property sector's annual awards.

11th May 2009

Sunday Open Days

See the heritage restoration of the former church and friary. Soak up the atmosphere of Pugin’s architectural masterpiece. Walk the cloisters and enjoy the friary gardens. Free entry. Delicious refreshments, home baked cakes and cream teas available all afternoon in the Friars Pantry. Family activities, inspirational talks and concerts. Spirituality and Health events. Walk the Labyrinth every month (additional charges may apply please see website for details). Everyone Welcome.

Every Sunday
12:00 - 4:00pm

Free Entry
Donations Welcome

Monastery Tours

Learn about the rise, decline and fall of the Monastery and its magnificent restoration. Get a unique and fascinating insight in to the life and works of those extraordinary Friars who created a masterpiece of worldwide architectural and religious significance.

Tickets available by pre-booking only

From £5.00