A beautiful blog: Hems de Winter
This beautiful narrative was crafted by a wonderful supporter, describing The Monastery’s 21 year journey.
**The Monastery is open Sun-Thu, 10am-4pm each week, (except Sun 9th & Wed 19th March, 2025 when the Monastery will be closed to the public for a ticketed event)**
Community : The Enchanted Child Project
“The Monastery forward thinking vision of housing a permanent education hub that is a joyful place for creativity and spirituality, continues The Monastery story in a way that is both necessary and important in the modern day.”
Wedding : Ash & Alec
“It was fantastic! Absolutely amazing day! Would like to thank all the staff involved. It was an absolute privilege to get married in The Monastery!”
Wedding : Kim & James
“Feedback from all of the guests were that they had a fantastic day! Best food they have had at a wedding, excellent service run like clockwork, brilliant atmosphere. We were looked after on the day and left without a worry.”
Wedding : Amy & Ged
“Please accept our gratitude for all the work you and all the staff did at The Monastery during our wedding day. It was a truly beautiful day and a delight for all who attended. We were blown away with how amazing everything was managed.”
Wedding : Marianne & Steve
“The day was beyond special and we were so happy with everything. Speaking to all our guests, they have told us how beautiful it was and it is with thanks to you and your organisational skills! We really are touched by the whole experience.”
Wedding : Jane & David
“Thank you so much for all your support, we had the best day ever, it was perfect ? Thanks again for helping to make our dream day come true.”
Wedding : Melissa & Joseph
“We had a lovely wedding day in June. Nancy and the team went out of their way to make sure our day ran smoothly. Beautiful venue, perfect lighting. Honoured to have had our special day at such a treasured location in Manchester.”
Charity : Dave Thompson
Announcing The Monastery as winner of the prestigious Positive Action Disability Awareness Award: “The Monastery has proved that it is perfectly possible to properly accommodate people with Disability in a Grade II* Heritage building.”
Wedding : Heather & Colin
“We had the most amazing day and loved every single minute. Your staff were incredible and our friends and family all commented on the beautiful venue and brilliant staff. Just wish we could do it all again!”
Community : Ruth Ibeguna
“The Monastery has provided inspiring opportunities to RECLAIM teenagers, such as singing in front of Prince Charles, meeting The Queen, and ensuring that our young people and staff never feel like the poor relations but rather treasured VIPs.”
Community : Colette Mealing
“I’ve not been here since my childhood and now my daughter will be married here next August. My late Mum and Dad would have been thrilled. God Bless all these people who helped restore this beautiful, Majestic Monastery to its former glory!”
Patron : Terry Waite CBE
“Few people at that time had any hope that this vision would come to fruition but by their dedicated work Paul and Elaine have in fact achieved the impossible. The Monastery at Gorton is a centre to be proud of and is playing a vital role in the regeneration of a poor area in Manchester.”
Client : HSBC
“The event was absolutely fantastic and the guests have given nothing but outstanding feedback on the venue.”
Client : Touch Media
“Thank you, The Monastery and your team. You all helped us achieve a standout WOW event for our client and delegates.”
Wedding : Alex & David
“We had an amazing time and everything was perfect. I am in love with our wedding and I can’t believe that it was ours! honestly cannot express my gratitude with words. Thank you so much, and a thousand times thank you!”