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 28th May.

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 August

Cumbria Yoga Foundation – Yoga in the Park (Garden)

Every Tuesday from 14th April to 25th August 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 Tuesday 12th May.

May 2026

Sunday 10th May

Antiques, Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles Fair

Swarthmoor Hall welcomes back The Antiques, Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles Fair on Sunday 10th May, 10am – 4pm.

Visit Swarthmoor Hall for a day full of antique and vintage stalls, with live music.

Our Historic House, Gardens, Shop and Cafe will be open too.

Entry to the Fair is free, however entry to the Historic House and Gardens is charged at usual price (£8 per person, children 17 years and under are free).

For more information please contact Helen on 07719186145.

Wednesday 13th May

Ulverston Community Resilience Event

If you’re a home owner, business owner, farmer, or have an opinion on flooding in Ulverston, please book now for Wednesday 13th May, 10am – 4pm.

Ulverston Resilience Group and Ulverston Town Council want to agree an approach to prepare better for possible flooding this winter. Please come along to this event to share your concerns and experiences, and help us decide what to do to prepare ourselves better for heavy rainfall.

Lunch will be provided, with dietary preferences accommodated. Please book here.

Sunday 31st May

Ulverston International Music Festival – Talk & Harpsichord Recital

Sunday 31st May – 11am – £20: Tickets include complimentary non-alcoholic drink and entry to house & gardens.

Join expert historian Dr David Jackson for a deep-dive into the history of Swarthmoor Hall, before exploring the house yourself. Once you are fully immersed in the history of this Grade II* listed gem, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a recital of 17th & 18th century harpsichord music given by Cumbria-based harpsichordist Katharine May.

To book your tickets, please visit the UIMF website.

June 2026

Saturday 13th &
Sunday 14th June

National Garden Scheme Open Days

Our Gardens & grounds are open to visit Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 11am – 4pm, our Cafe, Shop and Historic House will be open too.

Swarthmoor Hall is excited and proud to be part of the National Garden Scheme Open Days. The NGS takes donations made by garden visitors to support some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health, and gardening charities since 1927.

Our Gardens will be open from 11am to 4pm, and cost of entry is £3 – Free for children aged 17 years and under.

Our gardens are accessible and dog friendly. Our Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks, light lunches and lots of cakes. The Historic House also will be open with normal admission fees applying.

Picnics are also welcome.

For more information on the National Garden Scheme please visit ngs.org.uk

July 2026

August 2026

Sunday 9th August

Antiques, Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles Fair

Swarthmoor Hall welcomes back The Antiques, Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles Fair on Sunday 9th August, 10am – 4pm.

Visit Swarthmoor Hall for a day full of antique and vintage stalls, with live music.

Our Historic House, Gardens, Shop and Cafe will be open too.

Entry to the Fair is free, however entry to the Historic House and Gardens is charged at usual price (£8 per person, children 17 years and under are free).

For more information please contact Helen on 07719186145.