Events

Events

2026 Events at Swarthmoor Hall

Here at Swarthmoor Hall we provide a range of events throughout the year for our community, visitors and Quakers. We also host events for our partners – please see their events here.

Find out about our latest events at Swarthmoor Hall below:

Regular Events at Swarthmoor Hall

Last Thursday of each month

Meeting for Worship – Last Thursday of each month

Meeting for worship takes place on the last Thursday of each month at 11am.

The Swarthmoor Hall Spiritual Support Group invites you to join us for meeting for worship on the last Thursday of each month.  There is an ‘in-person’ extended meeting for worship at Swarthmoor Hall. The meeting is also available via Zoom.
Everyone is welcome to join either in-person or on Zoom.

Please email info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk for the link or phone numbers.

The next meeting for worship will be Thursday 24th September.

Wednesdays Term Time

Baby Massage & Baby Yoga

Baby Massage & Baby Yoga with Leanne, Wednesdays term time.

Leanne of Doula Diary brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding for you and your baby.

Baby Massage – Suitable from 4 weeks until 12 months.
Baby Yoga – Ideal for babies 12 weeks to 12 months.

Please visit Doula Diary for more information and to book classes.

Thursdays Term Time

Baby Sensory South Lakes

Baby Sensory with Megan, Thursdays term time.

Megan of Baby Sensory South Lakes brings her learning and development programme for babies from birth to 13 months of age filled with sensory activities.

Please visit Baby Sensory South Lakes for more information, class timetables and to book your place.

Fridays Term Time + extra dates

VB Pilates and Massage Therapy

Mat Pilates with Viki, Fridays term time + additional dates.

Join Viki of of VB Pilates and Massage Therapy for her Mat Pilates classes, increase your body and mind connection.

Booking essential.

Please visit VB Pilates page for more information, class timetables and to book your place.

Tuesdays April to September

Cumbria Yoga Foundation – Yoga in the Park (Garden)

Every Tuesday from 14th April to 29th September 2026 at 6pm.

Cumbria Yoga Foundation are returning to Swarthmoor Hall to run their Yoga  sessions in our Garden.

Please note there is no session on 26th May or 14th July.

To learn more and book your place visit the Cumbria Yoga Foundation website.

Tuesday One per Month

Life Drawing with Still Life

One Tuesday per month 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Still Life bring their Life drawing sessions to Swarthmoor Hall one Tuesday evening per month.

For more information, dates and to book, visit stilllifeulverston.co.uk

Next session TBC.

September 2026

Tuesday 29th September
10am – 4pm

Quaker Day

Quaker Week runs every year to help Quaker meetings to attract new people and share their faith. This year Quaker Week will have the theme ‘Coming to worship’.

Quaker Day – Tuesday 29th September – Here at Swarthmoor Hall we’re hosting a full day of all things Quaker!

From 10am we’ll have our Cafe open to allow Friends new and old to meet and catch up, the Hall will be open – why not jump on one of our Taster Tours!
We’ll have staff and volunteers onsite to chat with and our Gardens and Shop will open to browse…
At 12pm there is a Meeting for Worship in the Great Hall followed by a break for lunch.
In the afternoon we have a number of talks:
2pm – Lucy Saint-Smith: Growing up in a House of Change – William Caton, Swarthmoor Hall and the first Quakers.
2.40pm – John Moffat: Swarthmoor Hall – where we are now and where we might be going.
3.20pm – Lucy Saint-Smith: Life, Death and the Everyday – 17th century life at Swarthmoor Hall.
Our Quaker Day will come to a close at 3.45pm.
We hope to see lots of people visiting to engage with Quaker life – past and present.

30th Sept – 3rd Oct
10.30am – 3.30pm

Quaker Week

Quaker Week runs every year to help Quaker meetings to attract new people and share their faith. This year Quaker Week will have the theme ‘Coming to worship’.

Swarthmoor Hall – Wednesday 30th September to Saturday 3rd October, 10.30am – 3.30pm.

Here at Swarthmoor Hall we’re welcoming those interested in the Quaker faith and history to join us and our local Ulverston Quaker Meeting to discuss and experience taster Quaker Meeting for Worship.
Local Quakers, staff and volunteers will be on site daily and a taster Meeting for Worship will take place daily at 2pm.
There will be opportunities for taster Meeting for Worship throughout the days (Wednesday to Saturday) depending on numbers and requests.
The Hall and Gardens will be open as usual and our Cafe with all our regular sweet treats!
Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am – 3.30pm.

October 2026

Friday 2nd October
7pm – 9pm

Ulverston Photographic Society – Exhibition Opening Night.

Ulverston Photographic Society warmly invite you to join them for an evening to celebrate the opening of their exhibition here at Swarthmoor Hall. Friday 2nd October 7pm – 9pm.

Enjoy an evening exploring the work of local photographers, meeting those whose works are on display and learning more about Ulverston Photographic Society, what they do and how you can be involved!
The exhibition will be on display in the Conference Room at Swarthmoor Hall for the following 2 weeks.

2nd – 16th October
Various Times

Ulverston Photographic Society – Exhibition Fortnight.

Ulverston Photographic Society’s exhibition of works by their members will be on display in the Conference Room here at Swarthmoor Hall, from Friday 2nd to Friday 16th October.

This is a great opportunity to see works by local photographers, learn more about the society and how to get involved.
Please note, with the exception of Friday 2nd 7pm – 9pm, the exhibition will be able to be viewed during our opening hours and days: Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am – 3.30pm, around our regular bookings.
Please get in touch to check availability – 01229 583204 

November 2026

Friday 27th November
3.30pm – 7.30pm

Winter Art & Craft Fair at Swarthmoor Hall.

Swarthmoor Hall welcomes local artists and crafters to our Winter Fair.
Taking place Friday 27th November, 3.30pm – 7.30pm.

Join us for an evening of local art and craft stalls, both in our Conference Room and Barn space. Find unique gifts for the season, meet local creators and enjoy an evening experience here at Swarthmoor Hall.
Upstairs in the Barn Cafe we will be hosting taster session workshops, whilst downstairs will be open for light seasonal refreshments to enjoy.
If you are a local artist or crafter and would like a stall at the Winter Art & Craft Fair, please get in touch at info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk
More to follow regarding workshop times…

December 2026

Saturday 5th December
10am – 3pm

Christmas Book Fair at Swarthmoor Hall.

Swarthmoor Hall welcomes local authors to the Christmas Book Fair.
Saturday 5th December 10am – 3pm

Come along to Swarthmoor Hall to meet and support local authors, discover great books at great prices, get signed copies that are a perfect keepsake or gift, all in time for Christmas and a festive day out!
Our cafe will be open selling festive treats and hot drinks, plus the gardens and  historic house will be open for visitors and authors!
If you are a local author and would like to be involved, or to learn more about the event, contact Russ russ@pixeltweaks.co.uk