April 2016
Art Exhibition: On St Michael’s Way @ 12 Star Gallery, London
An art exhibition of responses by 9 contemporary artists to their experiences of St Michael's Way, a 12 mile 1-day pilgrimage in deep West Cornwall.
Find out more »Pilgrimage to Nonsuch Palace
Can you make pilgrimage to a place that isn't there?
Join us on April 10th 2016, and let's find out...
May 2016
Pilgrimage: At the Brighton Fringe
A Brighton Fringe journey through the newly reviving landscape of British pilgrimage. A family-friendly semi-comedy show featuring some song, not much dance and quite a lot of pilgrimage.
Find out more »July 2016
Earth Pilgrim Course – with Satish Kumar and Peter Owen Jones @Schumacher College
"I am an Earth Pilgrim, not a tourist. I walk in nature, not as an escape from the strain and stress of urban life, not for entertainment or sightseeing, not even as a scientist looking at nature as an object of study, I go in nature as a pilgrim for the renewal of my spirit." (Satish Kumar)
Find out more »August 2016
BPT Sussex Pilgrimage Weekender #1 – Lewes Priory to Eastbourne Holy Well
A Weekend Pilgrimage - offering sleep in two churches, and a long walk from a ruined abbey to a forgotten holy well. Including chalk giants and painted churches, holy hills and ancient trees, all set in an astonishingly beautiful landscape.
Find out more »BPT Sussex Pilgrimage Weekender #2 – Lewes Priory to Eastbourne Holy Well
In the second weekend of August, we make pilgrimage among the hills and valleys of old Sussex. We journey from the ruins of Lewes Priory to the Holy Well of Eastbourne, via many wholesome places – chalk giants, bronze age tumuli and painted churches - among the hills, rivers, seas and skies of Sussex. The route is a mid-section of the BPT's recently discovered South Downs Pilgrims Way - from Chichester to Canterbury. You are invited to come along. Here…
Find out more »September 2016
The Secret Garden of England – A Weekend Pilgrimage from Saltwood to Canterbury, 10/11 & 17/18 Sept
A weekend pilgrimage among the woods and valleys of deep East Kent - from Saltwood Castle to Canterbury Cathedral.
Find out more »October 2016
The Fursey Pilgrimage
A short pilgrimage from Burgh Castle Church to Burgh Castle, in honour of St Fursey. With BBQ after.
Find out more »Pilgrimage to Jerusalem (the song)
To honour the 100 year anniversary of Jerusalem (the song), from October 22nd to November 1st 2016 the BPT is making an 11 day / 125 mile pilgrimage from London to the Sussex coast, birthplace of the song. Learn more here
Find out more »December 2016
Boxing Day Pilgrimage – Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey
A wonderful Boxing Day family-friendly pilgrimage event.
Find out more »October 2017
Edward the Confessor National Pilgrimage
The annual pilgrimage day takes place in the Octave of Edwardtide, and offers a unique opportunity to visit the Abbey along with other pilgrims to experience its beauty and space in a unique atmosphere. Most importantly, all our pilgrims will have the opportunity to spend a moment at the Shrine of St Edward - the only shrine in this country which still contains the body of the saint. All our pilgrims are offered a tour which takes them into every…
Find out more »June 2018
Saints of Northern England Pilgrimage
This pilgrimage runs from Lindisfarne Priory to York, via Hexham and the shrine of St Wilfrid, Durham Cathedral.
Find out more »Up on the Downs
A 4-day exploratory summer journey for young people aged 18-25, along the South Downs Way. Celebrate the Summer Solstice with ipse wilderness, on a dynamic walking adventure for young adults. We will immerse ourselves in the wilderness; camp under the stars, cook around the fire, dance in the darkness, paddle in the sea, and revel in all that it means to be wild and young and free. Explore the ups and downs of the landscape, whilst connecting with yourself, others,…
Find out more »July 2018
I Am She
A 5-day (3 days of walking) 35 mile women's therapeutic pilgrimage from Ilam to Eyam in the Peak District Dedicating ourselves to courage, honesty and joy, with every step we relish the freedom and simplicity of a simple slow-paced journey sharing a common purpose; to claim with confidence our identity as women. This nurturing journey is an opportunity for women to devote time to themselves, and to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The cost includes accommodation, breakfasts, packed…
Find out more »August 2018
I Am She
A 5-day (3 days of walking) 35 mile women's therapeutic pilgrimage from Ilam to Eyam in the Peak District Dedicating ourselves to courage, honesty and joy, with every step we relish the freedom and simplicity of a simple slow-paced journey sharing a common purpose; to claim with confidence our identity as women. This nurturing journey is an opportunity for women to devote time to themselves, and to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The cost includes accommodation, breakfasts, packed…
Find out more »October 2018
The Walsingham Walk
The Walsingham Walk is a 127 mile annual walking pilgrimage for Catholic men that has its roots in the 1948 cross-carrying pilgrimages, was subsequently taken up between 1952 and 2010 by the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom and, since 2011, has been organised by the Walsingham Walkers group. Note: while this is a walking pilgrimage aimed primarily at Catholic men, nonetheless if there was someone who was not a Catholic but who was genuinely interested in the Christian faith,…
Find out more »November 2021
The Mini Pilgrimage Experience: Canterbury in 4 hours
From our ancient hunter-gatherer ancestors, making pilgrimage to sites of special significance has been deeply embedded into humankind across the world for thousands of years. Discover the essence of pilgrimage in our four-hour experience on the North Downs Way with one of our expert guides as part of a small, intimate group. As we journey together from St Mary’s church, Patrixbourne, you will set your intention before following the footsteps of the pilgrims of old along the Via Francigena, connecting…
Find out more »The Mini Pilgrimage Experience: Canterbury in 4 hours
Experience the ancient practice of pilgrimage with an expert guide. Includes admission to St Augustine's Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral.
Find out more »The Mini Pilgrimage Experience: Canterbury in 4 hours
From our ancient hunter-gatherer ancestors, making pilgrimage to sites of special significance has been deeply embedded into humankind across the world for thousands of years. Discover the essence of pilgrimage in our four-hour experience on the North Downs Way with one of our expert guides as part of a small, intimate group. As we journey together from St Mary’s church, Patrixbourne, you will set your intention before following the footsteps of the pilgrims of old along the Via Francigena, connecting…
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