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Swarthmoor Hall
About
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the cradle of Quakerism as it was here in 1652 that the Quaker movement was formed during a period of enormous political and religious turmoil. The atmospheric old Hall has recently been restored by a team of heritage and conservation contractors to provide an immersive experience where visitors can discover more about this exciting period of British history. We’re easy to get to by car or via public transport – 15 minutes on foot from the train station.
The Hall is set in beautiful grounds with woodland trails, formal gardens, a wildflower meadow and a kitchen garden. Visitors can relax throughout the year, even when the Hall is closed, in our cosy cafe or browse for something special in our gift shop. We have a number of self-catering apartments and cottages on site that are available year-round, so why not book to stay here as well. We are committed to embracing sustainability in line with Quaker values, have achieved a Green Tourism Silver accreditation and are working towards achieving the Gold level.
Dogs are allowed in the gardens and café, and in 2 of our self-catering units, assistance dogs only in the historic Hall.
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Opening Times
| Main Season - Hall (26 Mar 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Friday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
| Café and Gardens - Autumn/Winter (5 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Friday | 11:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
| Café and Gardens - Winter/Spring (1 Jan 2026 - 21 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Friday | 11:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
- Mini Coach Parties Accepted
Parking
- EV Charging
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are accepted around the site – but assistance dogs only in the Hall
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- WiFi or internet access
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Green Tourism
Green Tourism Silver Award 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
Ulverston railway station is a 15 - 20 minute walk from Swarthmoor Hall. If required, taxis should be booked in advance. Please contact Swarthmoor Hall for details of local taxi firms.
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