Quiet Days and Day Groups at the Friary
Individual Day Guests
Alnmouth friary welcomes individual quiet day guests. You can arrive at/from 10am. We can provide you a key for the front door so you can come and go as you please. Day Guests often like to spend time reading in the library. Midday prayer and the Eucharist are at/from 12noon.
In 2026 day guests will either bring a packed lunch and eat in the library or pop into Alnmouth village for something to eat.
Day guests often go for a walk along the beach. If you are around at 4.30pm you can join the community for a cup of tea in the guest lounge and then Evening Prayer at 5pm.
I spent my day exploring a “quiet day” at Alnmouth friary today. It was a great experience, fuelling up my introvert reserves. I know some people would find this hard, especially the external processors but I loved it and plan to return. I loved the view from their library overlooking the beach.
Feedback from day guest
A joy to spend a quiet day with the community at Alnmouth Friary and to enjoy the incredible sea views from the two Chapels and library
Day Guest
Day Groups based in the library
The library is a wonderful space for larger groups
The library comfortably accommodates 18 people. Guests always comment on the view from the library and say the library is a very special place to spend time in.
We can provide an urn in the library alongside, cups, tea, coffee and milk. Day groups are encouraged to bring their own packed lunches.
You can arrive at/from 10am. Due to limited parking we ask your group carpools. Parking at the friary is limited. We can often fit everyone in, but just in case additional parking can be accessed in Alnmouth village.
We can put the door on the latch so your group can come and go as they wish. You are welcome to join us in the chapel for Midday prayer prayer and the Eucharist are at/from 12noon. It would be helpful if you let us know if your group intends to join us.
Day groups often go for a walk along the beach. We encourage this as the beach is a peaceful space that can be a wonderful addition to a day at the friary.
If you are around at 4.30pm you can join the community for a cup of tea in the guest lounge and then Evening Prayer at 5pm.
Come and read in our library!
The library is a community resource
We are blessed to have a beautiful library filled with an array of interesting books. The library is a very peaceful space. We have had university students come and study in the library who live locally. They have found the library to be a perfect place to keep their concentration and feel inspired. If you local and want to read more we are the ideal space for you. You are welcome to come and spend time in the library.
We sometimes have day groups based in the library so please ring to let us know you are coming over. You can ring us on: 01665 830213.
The Hermitage
Tucked away within the peaceful grounds of Alnmouth Friary, the hermitage offers a simple yet profound space for stillness. Visiting on a quiet day allows the gentle rhythm of the countryside and the nearby sea air to slow the mind and open the heart. Free from distractions, the hermitage becomes a place where silence speaks, making it easier to reflect, read Scripture, or pray. The humble setting encourages a deeper awareness of God’s presence, reminding visitors that prayer does not require grandeur—only a willing heart and a moment set apart. In the calm of an uncrowded day, the hermitage becomes a small sanctuary where peace, clarity, and spiritual renewal can quietly take root.
Accessability
Please note that the hermitage is reached by a flight of steps and is therefore not accessible for wheelchair users or those who may find steps difficult.
Inside the hermitage there is a kettle and a small mini-fridge available for visitors to use, helping to make a quiet day comfortable and welcoming. Those coming to spend time in prayer or reflection are warmly invited to bring a packed lunch and enjoy the calm setting at their own gentle pace.
The Hermitage offers a wonderful location for prayer and contemplation.
Br Micael-Christoffer.
