Opening times, Guided tours, & Special Events
Everyone is welcome to attend the meditation courses and retreats. The centre is also open for school and group visits throughout the year, and during the summer months visitors enjoy the café and house tours.
Many people come to Manjushri Centre each year simply to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
Just south of the Lake District, Conishead Priory is situated in seventy acres of beautiful woodland and gardens on the shores of Morecambe Bay.
The centre is open to the public daily, throughout the year, offering a range of visitor services. Opening times vary seasonally so please check before visiting to avoid disappointment. Free parking is available and most of the ground floor of the historic house and all of the Temple is wheelchair accessible.
Admission to to the Temple, Gift Shop, Café, Grounds and toilets is free. The house is only open for viewing on a guided tour £2.50, children free).
The centre also hosts a number of special events each year that are open to the public.
Opening Times
| 1 March to 13 Dec ** | 2 Jan to 28 Feb / 14 to 23 Dec | |
Temple , Gift Shop | W/E & Bank Hols 12 – 5pm | Every day 2 – 4pm |
Café * | W/E & Bank Hols 12 – 5pm (Weekdays Closed) | Closed |
Guided Tours * | W/E & Bank Hols 2.15pm & 3.30pm | Not available |
Grounds | Every day dawn to dusk* | Every day dawn to dusk * |
Admission to the Temple and grounds is free. A small charge is made for House Tours
*Please note the Cafe and Guided Tours are only available at weekends
** The Centre & Grounds are CLOSED for International Buddhist Festivals from Sat 16 May - Sun 31 May and Mon 13 July - Sun 16 August inclusive.
PLEASE NOTE:There is a change to opening hours between fri 3rd and Sun 12th July due to our International Teacher Training Programme taking place in the Temple. Opening hours:
Weekends: 1.15 - 4.15pm
Weekdays : 2 - 4.15pm - Except Thurs 9th only which will be : 2 - 5pm
Guided tours
The fascinating hour-long guided tour of the house and Temple brings alive the spiritual and healing work at Conishead Priory over the centuries. Available at weekends and bank holidays during the season at 2.15pm or 3.30pm. The tour starts with a DVD showing the history of Conishead Priory and its transformation into the Buddhist Centre.
Tickets available from the gift shop.
Special Events
Garden Open Days
Sat 25th and Sun 26th April: 2 – 5pm
Free guided tours.
Explore 70 acres of gardens and woodland surrounding this historic Gothic mansion. The Temple garden is an oasis of peace. Restored greenhouse, lake & wildlife garden, arboretum, cottage gardens. Woodland walks to Morecambe Bay. Free Guided House and Temple Tours from 2pm onwards with garden ticket. Conservatory Café and Gift Shop. Free parking. Admission £3, children free, all donations go to charities supported by National Gardens Scheme.
Heritage Open Days
Sat 5th and Sun 6th Sept: 2 – 5pm.
Free guided tours.
Your chance to explore Conishead Priory. Free Guided Tours from 2pm onwards. Unique Kadampa Buddhist Temple and Romantic Gothic Mansion surrounded by 70 acres of gardens and woodland walks to Morecambe Bay. Conservatory Café and Gift shop. Free parking and admission.
Click on the link to find out more about Heritage Open Days.