swarthmoorhall

Swarthmoor Hall Quaker Centre

Information and links to Swarthmoor Hall, regarded as the "cradle of Quakerism".

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A Quaker Meeting for Worship is held at Swarthmoor Hall every Thursday 12.30pm to 1.00pm.
All are welcome.

Swarthmoor Hall program of events can be viewed on the Swarthmoor Hall website follow this link for more
www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

History of Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall was built in 1586 by George Fell a local landowner. His son Thomas (Judge Fell), inherited the Hall.

In 1652 George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), gained the support and encouragement of Margaret, Thomas’ wife. The Hall became the “powerhouse” behind the Quaker movement, which spread all over the country, to the Americas and continental Europe before the end of the century.
In 1914 Emma Clarke Abraham, a direct descendant of the Fell family, began its restoration. It was acquired by the Religious Society of Friends in 1954.

It is now home to a fine collection of 17th century furniture and artifacts, and is open to the public.

The Centre Offers

Tours of the Historic Rooms
Audio tours of the historic rooms are on Tuesday to Friday from 2pm or by arrangement at other times.
Group visits are welcome throughout the year.
We welcome visits from schools and young people.

Program of mid week and weekend courses
The Hall offers its own events program of residential/day courses and retreats. These cover a wide range of spiritual and practical activities. Contact the Hall for a program leaflet.

Conference Facilities
Accommodation for conferences, seminars and groups is available, day or residential. The main conference room can seat up to fifty people theater style. It is wheelchair accessible and audio-visual equipment is available. There are also a number of smaller rooms for hire.

Self catering holiday apartments
There are three holiday units on the site one of which is suitable for those with impaired mobility or chemical allergy. The units can be let to individuals or groups for self catering or, bed and breakfast. We can accommodate a total of 17 people in twin and single rooms.

Gardens and Grounds
Swarthmoor Hall is set in 100 acres of organic farmland. There are gardens and a wildflower meadow, which is spectacular in the early spring with crocuses and daffodils.

For further details contact

Swarthmoor Hall
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0JQ
01229 583204

E-mail: swarthmrhall@gn.apc.org