A contextual map of the surrounding area of Swarthmoor Hall allows visitors to see where contemporary historical events took place. A project designed with David Sudlow #interpretation #HistoricSite #Restoration

Did you know? 2024 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Fox, the best known of the group of men and women who founded Quakerism, in which #SwarthmoorHall played a pivotal role: bit.ly/4b5Seg8 © Photo credit: Marcela Teran, Liberation Works #GF400 #Quakers

We're buzzing with excitement 🐝 We've just installed our new bee hives at the bottom of the meadow! Come and have a look next time you visit #SwarthmoorHall. And don't forget to #shoplocal and buy our lovely honey in our gift shop. 🍯 #Beekeeping #Cumbria #LakeDistrict

See our beautiful gardens and wildflower meadow in full bloom. Combine your visit with a tour of the historic rooms of the Hall and stay for a cup of tea and a slice of cake in our cosy café. All proceeds will go to @nationalgardenscheme and their associated charities.

Fox and Fell Festivial: A week of celebration at Swarthmoor Hall, from 15-20 July. Quakers in Britain will be holding a week-long celebration at Swarthmoor Hall in honour of Margaret Fell and George Fox. Visit our website for more info: bit.ly/49JkGmQ #GeorgeFox400

Oops, we've had a slight change in our programme. There won't be a garden party anymore, but the Festival has a new programme. Update coming soon 😀

Join us this week for our Fox Fell 400 week celebration, packed with talks, tours, family activities and more! See the full programme 🔗 bit.ly/3RN91xd #GeorgeFox400 #Cumbria #SwarthmoorHall

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We were featured on Songs of Praise, watch now on iPlayer!

Quaker Week 2024 starts on Saturday, and we're celebrating 400 years of our simple, radical, spiritual faith, still walking cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone.🕊️⚖️☮️🤩👋 #QuakerWeek quaker.org.uk/news-and-event…

#QuakerWeek has just started and it's the perfect time to find out more about the Quaker #faith and Quakers in Britain. On Thursday 3 October, join us for a short 'meeting for worship' in the Hall, followed by a chat with local Quakers to find out more: bit.ly/49JkGmQ

As the frosty season arrives, we will be closing Swarthmoor Hall from November 1st. Be sure to visit and come see us before we do, and join us for a warm drink at our Barn Cafe (which will remain open🙌) #swarthmoorhall #historichouse #cumbria #ulverston

We are hosting our first Winter Arts Fair at Swarthmoor Hall with ArtWorks - Art4All A Stitch Different❄️🖌️ The fair will have a large selection of local artists you can meet to find out more about their work. We can't wait to see you there on Friday 29 November, 2-7pm!

Enjoy the autumnal vibes of our gardens and grounds this half-term.🍂 After your garden visit, warm up in our cozy Barn Café, offering a delicious selection of cakes and hot drinks. Swarthmoor Hall is open Wednesday to Friday 11AM to 4PM. #HalfTermFun #FamilyTime #VisitCumbria

As we approach the winter season, we will be closing the inside of the Old Hall at 4pm on Friday 1 November 2024 until the 26 March 2025 🏠❄️Make sure to come and visit the Old Hall before we do!

UPDATE: The whole site, including the café and gardens will be closed on Thursday 21st November. We're sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon!

Today’s the day! Join us at Swarthmoor Hall from 2 to 7pm for our first Winter art fair – meet local artists, have a hot chocolate and cake, buy some Christmas presents. Come car free if you can and let’s hope that the weather is helpful!