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400 visitors came to visit Swarthmoor Hall during our Bank Holiday Open Weekend! We’re looking forward to reopening soon!

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A Grade II Listed 16th century house with guest accommodation. 📍#Cumbria 🏞 #LakeDistrict 🟢 Our garden is open ❌ The rest of the site is closed.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Winter at #Swa

It’s beginning to look a lot like Winter at #SwartmoorHall ❄️ Our site was literally covered in snow over the weekend, and we think it gives a beautiful look to the Hall. What do you think?

Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Hall this Winter, book one of our guest accommodation now (link in bio ☝️).

Your warm and cosy stay in the picturesque Cumbrian countryside awaits. Who’s booked in already? 😀

#historichouse #cumbria #lakedistrict #winterstay #winterholiday #countryside #peaceandquiet #quaker #visitcumbria #ulverston #holidayaccommodation #cottagestay

We thought we could do with some rainbow in our li

We thought we could do with some rainbow in our lives today 🌈 It’s a bit grey outside but we’ve got some bright news coming:
💻 We will relaunch our website soon
🛏️ We’re taking guest accommodation bookings on our new platform
🔨 We’re actively working to reopen the Hall by Easter 2024
We can’t wait to see you all again soon!
#overtherainbow #rainbow #cumbria #lakedistrict #ulverston #swarthmoorhall #historichouse #guestaccommodation #quaker #peaceandquiet

🌼🌱 Exciting News! Our latest gardening blog

🌼🌱 Exciting News! Our latest gardening blog is in full bloom! Kevin, our Plantsman, is taking you on a journey through the garden's new flowers and plant additions. 🌸🌿

We're all about connecting with the past while making the garden a thriving haven for our buzzing friends 🐝.

Read on our website and dive into the beauty of nature: click the link in our bio 🌿🌼

#GardeningBlog #FlowerPower #WildlifeHaven #SwarthmoorHall #Ulverston #Cumbria #HistoricHouse #Gardengram #Historicgarden

A neat box edge for our pathway 👣 Little by lit

A neat box edge for our pathway 👣 Little by little, we're getting ready to reopen the Hall next year. Thank you for all your support and everyone who turned up at our car show.

#ulverston #cumbria #historichouse #swarthmoorhall #quaker #quakerism #quakers #lakedistrict #gardengram #garden

It’s all about the weekend! Our Cars In The Cour

It’s all about the weekend! Our Cars In The Courtyard Event! 🚙 Come join us next year! Subscribe to our mailing list to hear about our latest news and future events at Swarthmoor Hall: bit.ly/SwarthmoorSignUp
#carmeet #carshow #sportscar #classiccars #showcar #cumbria #ulverston #lakedistrict

🙏 Thank you to everyone who has registered thei

🙏 Thank you to everyone who has registered their classic cars for our event! We're now fully booked for exhibitors' cars.

🚗 Car enthusiasts come to Swarthmoor Hall this weekend, as we'll have a great range of vehicles on show. Mercedes, Jaguar, BMW, Honda, Mini Cooper, you name it. Expect cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.

👉 What's more?
We'll have entertainment with local country singer Martin Smith. Martin will perform from 1 to 3 pm in the barn. A selection of cakes, snacks, coffees, teas and drinks will be served in the cafe.

🅿️ FREE parking for everyone
⏰ 10 am to 4 pm
📍 Swarthmoor Hall Lane
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

# #ClassicCarShow #CarExhibition #VintageCars #SwarthmoorHall #CarEnthusiasts #CarShowcase #CarEvent #CountrySinger #LocalEntertainment #Ulverston #Cumbria #LakeDistrict

✨ We're so excited to host our classic cars show

✨ We're so excited to host our classic cars show on September 24th! (from 10 am to 4 pm)

🚗 Expect vintage cars and motorcycles and lovely cakes 🍰 and drinks ☕ from our café, which will be open from 10 am to 4 pm for the occasion.

🚙 Register your car (pre-2000 only) by contacting us via email (our address is in our bio).

🪕 There will also be music on the day, and we hope lots of fun!

👋 See you then!

#carshow #carsofinstagram #car #classiccars #carlovers #classiccar #instacar #amazingcars #automotive #Ulverston #Cumbria #LakeDistrict #auto #carmeet #carshows

Save the date! Classic cars are coming to Swarthmo

Save the date! Classic cars are coming to Swarthmoor Hall for a car show on Sunday 24 September from 10am to 4pm.

There will be rosettes for the best-presented vehicle, oldest vehicle, and visitors' choice. A separate section will be available for motorcycles. All vehicles must be registered prior to the year 2000. Free refreshments will be served to exhibitors.

There will be limited space available so anyone wishing to display a car should email info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk and include a photograph of the vehicle in order to book a space.

We will have the pleasure to have live music in the afternoon from a local folk/country singer.

The café, gardens and visitors centre shop will open from 10am until 4pm.

Free entry and car parking for all.
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#carshow #carsofinstagram #car #classiccars #carlovers #classiccar #instacar #amazingcars #automotive #Ulverston #Cumbria #LakeDistrict #auto #carmeet #carshows

💻 Our latest garden blog is live on our website

💻 Our latest garden blog is live on our website

🌷 Kevin Line, our Gardener, has been busy in our garden. One of his main objectives is to encourage a diversity of wildlife in our gardens and grounds, and we can't wait to see the results 🌼

👉 Click the link in our bio to access the article

#Cumbria #garden #gardengram #flowergram #flowers #instagarden #Englishgarden #gardenblog #blog #nature #Ulverston #LakeDistrict

🌳 Wonders of Swarthmoor Hall ☀️ #natureph

🌳 Wonders of Swarthmoor Hall ☀️

#naturephotography #photooftheday #instagood #beautiful #picoftheday #naturelovers #wildlife #summer #beauty #treelovers #forest #Cumbria #Ulverston #LakeDistrict

🙏 THANK YOU so much to the 400 visitors who vis

🙏 THANK YOU so much to the 400 visitors who visited Swarthmoor Hall grounds and gardens this #BankHoliday weekend!

🍰☕ We served 131 coffees, 86 teas, 144 pieces of cake, ice cream, and soft drinks.

🛍️ Many visitors also visited our shop; we're so grateful!

📸 We don't have many pictures or videos of the weekend as the team was so busy every day, but we'll share the ones we've been tagged in, or if you want to send yours by DM, you're more than welcome!

🌟 Once again, thank you, and we hope to be back soon with our reopening dates and more events.

🙌 Last but not least, the scaffolding around the Old Hall is finally down!

#swarthmoorhall #historichouse #openweekend #LakeDistrict #visitorattraction #Ulverston #Cumbria #Quaker #Quakerhistory #heritagehouse

We are seeking an experienced, professional Ground

We are seeking an experienced, professional Groundsperson for the beautiful grounds, gardens, and site at Swarthmoor Hall – a Grade II listed historic/heritage property and the home of @britishquakers. You will have demonstrable grounds and garden experience within a similar historic house/national heritage site, outdoor attraction, or visitor experience with substantial grounds. This includes groundwork, gardens and horticultural maintenance, site oversight and some property and buildings maintenance.

To find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/SHCandV

#Cumbria #Ulverston #Cumbriajobs #jobseekers #LakeDistrict #jobs #facilitiesjobs #swarthmoorhall #maintenancejobs

🔔 REMINDER 🔔 Our Bank Holiday Open Weekend s

🔔 REMINDER 🔔 Our Bank Holiday Open Weekend starts this Saturday at 10 am!

We will be open for three days (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) from 10am to 4pm. You will have access to the gardens and grounds, and drinks, cakes, and snacks will be available to purchase from the cafe. The staff will be more than happy to talk to you and let you know what we have been up to, from refurbishing the hall to gardening.

Are you coming?

See you this weekend!

#AugustBankHoliday #BankHolidayweekend #BankHoliday #SwarthmoorHall #Cumbria #Ulverston #LakeDistrict #Openweekend #gardens #gardengram #historichouse

⏰ Our labyrinth is ready for our August Bank Hol

⏰ Our labyrinth is ready for our August Bank Holiday Open Weekend. We're sure little ones will love it!

🌱 The labyrinth is located in our meadow and is just one of the spaces you will be able to walk through on the day.

☕ With the option to relax in our café with a cuppa and a cake, we think this is the perfect August Bank Holiday outing!

📅 When: Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th, Sunday 28th August
⏰ What time: 10am - 4pm daily
📍 Where: Swarthmoor Hall Lane
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

#AugustBankHoliday #BankHoliday #BankHolidayWeekend #OpenWeekend #Opengarden #gardengram #historichouse #gardening #instagarden #landscaping #Cumrbia #Ulverston #LakeDistrict #kidsactivity

Explore our gardens and grounds during our August

Explore our gardens and grounds during our August Bank Holiday Open Weekend!

We'll be exceptionally opening our gates to let you see what the team has been working on during the closure.

Refurbishing the Hall, replanting flowers and trees, and reopening the guest accommodation, the team has been busy!

You will be able to talk to them over the weekend: Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th, Monday 28th (10am - 4pm).

See you then!

#gardenparty #BankHolidayWeekend #AugustBankHoliday #volunteers #volunteering #volunteeringopportunities #historichouse #Cumbria #Ulverston #LakeDistrict #Quaker #openday #openweekend

How are we restoring our gardens and grounds? Whic

How are we restoring our gardens and grounds? Which flowers are we planting? Find out in our latest blog written by Kevin Line, our garden lead. Click the link in our bio, to access the blog.

#Cumbria #gardening #landscaping #gardenblog #gardengram #garden #planting

📣 We’ve got exciting news! The garden and gro

📣 We’ve got exciting news! The garden and grounds, shop and café will be open daily over the August Bank Holiday weekend (26-28 August) between 10am and 4pm.

☕ The café will be offering a selection of cakes, biscuits, ice cream and light snacks.

🧰 This is an opportunity for you to come and see the work we have already done to improve the site. You will also be able to take a stroll around the gardens or relax in our café.

👐 Staff will be on hand to discuss the plans for the Hall's future and volunteering opportunities. We’re looking for volunteers to help us run the site, especially in the café.

🅿️ Parking and access to the grounds are free.

📅 See you on the 26th of August!

#gardenparty #BankHolidayWeekend #AugustBankHoliday #volunteers #volunteering #volunteeringopportunities #historichouse #Cumbria #Ulverston #LakeDistrict #Quaker #openday #openweekend

The warmer days last week brought out loads of but

The warmer days last week brought out loads of butterflies in our gardens 🦋 Some quick facts about this butterfly in particular (hopefully, we got them right!):

🦋 Common names: speckled wood, Enfield eye, wood argus
🧪 Scientific name: Pararge aegeria
🐛 Family: Nymphalidae
🌳 Habitat: woodland, grassland, urban areas, parks and pasture
🌱 Caterpillar foodplants: grasses
🦅 Predators: birds and small mammals
📍 Origin: native

#butterfly #butterflies #garden #gardening #flowers #nature #plants #gardenlife #gardensofinstagram #gardenlove #naturephotography #instagarden

Our volunteers have been working hard in the kitch

Our volunteers have been working hard in the kitchen garden today! Look at all those lovely flowers 🌼🌺🌷

Can you name the flowers in these pictures?

#gardens #garden #gardening #flowers #nature #plants #gardenlife #gardendesign #gardensofinstagram #gardeninspiration #gardener #gardenlove #flower #mygarden #plantsofinstagram #flowersofinstagram #instagarden #summer #flowerphotography #flowerstagram #Ulverston #Cumbria #LakeDistrict

NEWS UPDATE 🔔 The guest accommodation at Swart

NEWS UPDATE 🔔 The guest accommodation at Swarthmoor Hall is reopening! Our first guests are arriving on Friday, and the team is working hard to ensure the self-catering cottages look great. Here's Paul Henderson-Grey helping us with the final touches (slide 2). If you want to book one of our cottages, head to: https://www.cottages.com/cottages/swarthmoor-hall-hampsfell-suite-uk31210.

We're looking forward to seeing you at Swarthmoor Hall!

#Cumbria #Ulverston #SwarthmoorHall #summerholidays #englishholidays #staycation #guestaccommodation #selfcatering #lakedistrict

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