Conishead Priory and Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Ulverston & Barrow

Conishead Priory is a well known visitor attraction in south Cumbria and each year welcomes thousands of visitors who appreciate the historic building and peaceful atmosphere. Described by English Heritage as '...a very important Gothic revival country house with few peers in the north west; the distinctive two towers of the front elevation are an important local landmark.'

The Priory has played an important role in the life of the local community; formerly as a hydropathic spa and a convalescent home for miners and for the past twenty five years it has been home to an international college for Buddhist studies. The Buddhist Community has rescued and restored Conishead Priory and has secured the future of this locally important historic building.

You can visit the Temple daily between 11am and 5pm to:

-relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere

-take in the magnificent statues and other blessed objects

-join the 15-minute guided meditation at 12.30 and 2pm each day

A host is always available to answer your questions.

Weekly classes take place in the Temple during term times, and there are various courses at weekends which it is possible to book in to attend.

You can also visit the beautiful grounds, plus the cafe and gift shop which are open daily (except during festival times).