Apparition Chapel at Knock Shrine
Apparition Mosaic

Pilgrimage / Retreat Groups

Your Pilgrimage Begins Here

Embarking on a spiritual journey, whether as part of a diocesan pilgrimage, parish group, retreat or personal visit, is a deeply meaningful experience. It is an opportunity to deepen your faith, find peace, strengthen connections and share in the spirit of devotion at Ireland's International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock, Co. Mayo.

For generations, Group and Diocesan Pilgrimages have been a cherished tradition, bringing together parishioners, students, religious communities and pilgrims from across the world in a shared journey of faith. Knock House Hotel has been privileged to welcome and support pilgrimage groups from Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, the Philippines and beyond, working closely with Knock Shrine to help create enriching and memorable pilgrimage experiences.

Whether you are visiting Knock Shrine for a day of prayer, an organised pilgrimage or a quiet spiritual retreat, Knock House Hotel offers a peaceful place to stay just moments from the Shrine. Our warm Irish hospitality, comfortable accommodation and carefully prepared dining provide the perfect setting to rest, reflect and renew. Many guests arrive intending to spend only a few hours in Knock, only to discover that staying overnight allows them to experience the unique tranquillity of the Shrine, participate in morning and evening ceremonies, and enjoy a more relaxed and fulfilling pilgrimage.

Pilgrimage & Retreats at Knock House Hotel

Your Pilgrimage Begins Here

Whether you are visiting Knock Shrine for a day of prayer, a parish pilgrimage, a diocesan gathering or a personal spiritual retreat, Knock House Hotel provides a peaceful place to stay just moments from Ireland's International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine.

For decades we have welcomed pilgrims from across Ireland and around the world, offering warm Irish hospitality, comfortable accommodation and thoughtful dining in an atmosphere that complements the spirit of Knock.

Many guests arrive for a single day and discover there is far more to experience. Staying overnight allows you to fully embrace the peace of Knock, attend morning and evening ceremonies, spend time in quiet reflection and enjoy the village without feeling rushed.


A Place to Reflect, Rest and Renew

A pilgrimage is about more than reaching a destination. It is about taking time to reflect, reconnect and find peace.

At Knock House Hotel, you'll enjoy:

  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in a peaceful setting
  • Freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and evening dining
  • Quiet spaces to relax after a day at the Shrine
  • Complimentary parking and Wi-Fi
  • Friendly staff experienced in welcoming pilgrims from Ireland and overseas
  • Easy walking distance to Knock Shrine and village amenities

Whether travelling alone, with family, friends or as part of an organised pilgrimage, our team is here to ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable.

Supporting Pilgrimage & Retreat Groups

For many years Knock House Hotel has proudly worked alongside Knock Shrine to welcome:

  • Parish Pilgrimages
  • Diocesan Pilgrimages
  • Prayer Groups
  • Retreat Groups
  • School & College Groups
  • Religious Communities
  • International Pilgrimage Tours
  • And Personal Private Pilgrimages

We regularly host groups from Ireland, the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, the Philippines and many other countries, providing accommodation, dining and meeting facilities tailored to each group's needs.

Our experienced team can assist group organisers with accommodation planning, dining arrangements and coordinating schedules to complement activities at Knock Shrine.

Stay at the Heart of Knock Shrine

Located beside Knock Shrine, Knock House Hotel allows your group to stay within the Shrine grounds, making it easy to enjoy a deeper, more meaningful pilgrimage without additional travel.

We can assist with:

  • Group accommodation and dining
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tailored itineraries
  • Guided visits to the Knock Museum
  • Subsidised midweek taxi transfers from Claremorris Train Station (for senior citizen groups)
  • Buggy transfers between the hotel and the Basilica for guests with reduced mobility

Why Stay Overnight?

You to experience Knock at a more relaxed pace and make the most of your pilgrimage by:

  • Attending both morning and evening ceremonies
  • Spending quiet time in prayer when the Shrine is at its most peaceful
  • Visiting the Basilica, Parish Church, Apparition Chapel and Blessed Sacrament Chapel at your own pace
  • Exploring the Knock Museum and beautiful grounds
  • Walking the Stations of the Cross
  • Lighting candles and enjoying time for personal reflection
  • Experiencing the tranquillity of the Shrine after day visitors have departed
  • Enjoying excellent food and comfortable accommodation before travelling home

Many guests tell us that extending their stay by just one night transforms their pilgrimage into a more meaningful, peaceful and restorative experience

Planning a Group Pilgrimage?

Whether you're organising a parish pilgrimage, diocesan visit, retreat or international tour, our experienced team will help create a seamless experience for your group.

We can assist with accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and coordinating your itinerary with Knock Shrine.

Contact our team today to discuss your pilgrimage and discover how Knock House Hotel can help make your visit to Knock both spiritually enriching and effortlessly organised.

Contact our team to book, email reservations@knockhousehotel.ie or phone 094 93 88088
(Or for Interntional Groups, call 00353 94 93 88088)

More Than a Pilgrimage - Other places of interest to visit whilst in County Mayo

Knock also makes an excellent base for discovering the beauty of County Mayo and the west of Ireland.

During your stay you may wish to visit:

  • Ballintubber Abbey
  • The Fr Peyton Centre 
  • The Wild Atlantic Way
  • Croagh Patrick
  • Ballinrobe Races (designated dates)
  • The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
  • Westport
  • Ballintubber Abbey
  • Foxford Woollen Mills
  • Local walking trails, gardens and heritage sites

Whether your visit is centred on faith, reflection or exploring the region, Knock House Hotel offers the perfect place to return to each evening.