Watch our Video Pardshaw Quaker Centre is a historic Quaker Meeting House with associated buildings and a burial ground, which date from the early 18th Century. It is currently used as a place of worship and a simple hostel. Pardshaw Quaker Centre has also hosted Quaker weddings and funerals, musical events, open days and exhibitions. In the future it is hoped that the premises will be used for residential gatherings for both Quaker and non-Quaker groups, and as a resource for the local community. More about Pardshaw Quaker Centre Pardshaw Quaker Centre is situated in the hamlet of Pardshaw Hall, just off the A5086 road from Cockermouth to Egremont, about 4 miles south of Cockermouth in the English Lake District. See the Location page for map and directions.

In 2017 when the long-term future of the Pardshaw Quaker Centre looked uncertain a small group of Quakers and others who knew and loved Pardshaw over many years set out to preserve, maintain and develop Pardshaw. Our aim is

"to develop and progress the vision of Pardshaw Quaker Centre as a resource for Quakers, other groups and the local community – a place for worship, relaxation, learning, fun, creative activities, or short breaks in simple, affordable accommodation, in a historical and peaceful setting."

Cumberland Area Quaker Meeting Trustees, who own and are responsible for the buildings and grounds, agreed in 2019 to our taking responsibility for the running costs and progressing ideas for the future use of the centre, for an initial trial period of one year. This was extended in November 2019 for a further year to enable us to set up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). In February 2021 Pardshaw Quaker Centre CIO Charity Number 1193476 was officially registered to allow us to plan for the longer term future of Pardshaw Quaker Centre. Alongside the CIO we set up a small charity, Friends of Pardshaw Quaker Centre, to include Quakers and others who know Pardshaw, so that together we can support and develop Pardshaw Quaker Centre to be shared with the wider community. To learn more, please visit the Progress and Plans page and to support us visit the JOIN/DONATE page to:

• Join us and become a member of the Friends of Pardshaw Quaker Centre
• Make a donation to the project
• Sign up for our newsletter.

See our newsletter for the latest news. Watch our Video from the 2025 Open Day Meeting for Worship takes place on the third Sunday of the month at 19.00 for 30 minutes. Upcoming Events

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14th February 2026 at 10:00 (UK) FPQC Quarterly meeting - members welcome Venue: Zoom - link available on request

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11th-12th April 2026 TBC FPQC Spring Gathering Venue: PQC

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17th April 2026 at 10:00 (UK) FPQC AGM Venue: Zoom - link available on request

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22nd-24th May 2026 Private booking Venue: PQC

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19th-21st July 2026 Bardshaw Venue: PQC

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More event details available shortly.