Time to go deeper with Jesus
Our Bible School offers a time out from the noise to be with Jesus, learn His Word and discover how to live it.
It’s not just a course.
It’s not a tick-box gap year.
This is space to stop, listen and build a stronger Christian foundation in Him.
We don’t change people. God does.
We just help you make room.
✓ Real community
✓ Deep & practical biblical teaching
✓ Equipped to live boldly in Christ
Is Capernwray right for you?
Anyone who wants to know Jesus more. We’ve welcomed people aged 18 to 90+. From all kinds of churches. From all over the world.
You don’t need to be called to full-time ministry or be a theology buff.
You just need a hunger for more – more of Him.
Not sure it’s right for you?
Worried you won’t fit? Can’t afford it? Too much? You’re not alone. But you won’t walk it alone either.
You’ll be part of a warm, international community walking with you, not ahead of you.
Yes, there’s real study. But also football, forest walks, worship, music and breathing space.
And if money’s a worry, we can help. Scholarships and financial assistance options are available.
Seeking a strong foundation in Jesus?
- Seeking direction?
Life’s noisy. Our Bible study courses are designed to help you focus and hear His voice again to deepen your faith. - Want to grow?
Here we open the Bible. We listen. We learn. We apply. And God does the changing. - Longing for real community?
You’ll live, eat, laugh, and walk with people from around the world and probably make friends for life.
The Capernwray Experience
We’ve been helping people grow deep and live boldly in Jesus since 1947. We’re an interdenominational Bible School based in Lancashire in the UK, welcoming students from across the globe. Here’s what it’s like to be part of it:
Christ-centered teaching
Everything points to Him.
Our Bible teaching comes from international speakers with real-world experience and different perspectives, all focused on the same truth: “I am the way, the truth, the life.”
Learn it. Live it. Share it.
You’ll be taught by people who live the Word not just explain it. They’ll help you understand and apply the Bible through outreach, ministry and everyday life. Here is a learning community sparking questions, conversation and a hunger to go deeper with God.
Beautiful & inspiring location
166 acres of countryside in the north west of England. Woodlands. Gardens. An old house dating back to 1805 that holds generations of stories. Close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Still. Peaceful. Wide open.
Structured, simple rhythm
Lectures. Meals. Personal study.
Fitness. Music. Craft. Friendships. Fun. Forest walks.
Space to think.
Proper community
You’ll live, learn and laugh alongside people from all over the world. Different stories. One Saviour. Shared journey.
Supportive environment
Grow in faith with dedicated mentors and peers. There are Ministry Assistants, many are former students who’ve been in your shoes here to support you. And our Bible School team is here to help you dig deeper, ask questions and grow.
What our students say about Capernwray
Don’t take our word for it. We could say a lot. But better you hear it from our former students.
Course details
Our courses are designed to help you deepen your understanding of the Bible, strengthen your faith, and prepare you for service in the worldwide church. Our Spring and Winter School lead to an internationally recognised qualification.
Taster Week
Taster weeks offer you a chance to immerse yourself in the Bible School experience, helping you determine whether you want to commit to a whole programme in the future. You’ll experience everyday life, community and study for up to four weeks.
1-4 Weeks
During Bible School
Spring School
A 9 to 10-week course to strengthen your faith and apply it practically. Experienced teachers will help you earn a Principles in Christian Life and Service (Level 3) qualification. You’ll finish better equipped to live your Christian life and serve.
Mon 14 April – Fri 13
June 2025
Winter School
A 22-week course to deepen your faith and apply it to your life. Learn from experienced teachers to gain a Foundations in Christian Life and Service (Level 3) qualification. You’ll leave better equipped to live your Christian life and serve.
Mon 22 Sept 2025
– Fri 13 Mar 2026
More than a Bible School. A way to live.
Since 1947, we’ve been helping people tune in and build a life rooted in Christ and ready to be lived in Him.
Yes, we open the Bible. Yes, we teach truth. But more than that, we give you space to live it out. Each day is shaped by a rhythm that holds both the big and the ordinary:
- Deep, practical Bible teaching
- Prayer and worship woven into daily life
- Time for sport, rest, creativity and community
- Outreach opportunities to serve, share your faith and be involved in local churches.
Our Bible School helps you:
- Know Jesus better
- Understanding the Bible for real
- Equipped to live by faith, not just theory
- Ready to be part of something bigger than yourself
It’s not about performance.
It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about making space and trusting God to do the rest.
