Find out about Quakers
- Faith page: Visit this page to read about Quaker values and history and watch videos from Quakers today:
www.quaker.org.uk/faith.
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Discovering Quakers: This is a place for people who are curious about Quakers to find out more from articles, blog posts, videos and podcasts; and join events organised by Quakers:
www.discoveringquakers.org.uk.
- Find a Quaker meeting: If you feel inspired by the story of George Fox and the birth of the Quaker movement, why not find a Quaker meeting near you? You can meet Quakers, learn about the faith and experience Quaker worship for yourself: www.quaker.org.uk/meetings.
Events
Sing and rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the beginnings of Quakerism
Quaker Tapestry Museum, Kendal
Open until 14 December 2024
This exhibition showcases the story of George Fox and the development of Quakerism, featuring contributions from Friends House and Swarthmoor Hall, along with reproductions from the state papers at the national archives: www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk.
Fox Fell 400
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston
15–20 July 2024
This week-long celebration of the lives of George Fox and Margaret Fell will also explore how Quakerism is relevant to the world today. The programme will include guided tours, family activities and talks: www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk.
Find an event near you
Find an event organised by local Quakers on the map below.
If you're organising an event and want to add it to the map, fill out the form at https://forms.quaker.org.uk/quaker-week-map.
For resources to support events and work relating to the George Fox 400 anniversary, go to www.quaker.org.uk/gf400-resources.
International events
For a full international events listing, go to www.fwcc.world/event/fox.
Woodbrooke courses
Woodbrooke is an international Quaker learning and research organisation. To celebrate the anniversary, it's running a range of courses and sessions to explore the legacy and influence of George Fox on the Quaker movement today. Topics include George Fox and feminism, the peace testimony, and the beginnings of Quakerism. Find out more at www.woodbrooke.org.uk/fox-at-400.
Visit Swarthmoor Hall
Swarthmoor Hall is one of the most important locations in Quaker history. You can visit the Hall and gardens for a day or stay overnight in B&B or self-catering accommodation. Experience the stillness of the place where early Quakers met, worshipped and organised. There's more Quaker history to explore in the surrounding area, including Swarthmoor Meeting House, which was gifted by George Fox in 1688. Visit www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk.
Walk the Friends Way
The Friends Way, a walk covering over 100 miles split into two parts, starts in Barley, Lancashire, and ends at Swarthmoor Hall. It combines glorious scenery with superb wildlife and striking geology, and it also visits many places that were crucial in George Fox's journey of 1652. Each route can be completed comfortably inside a week. It is a fabulous way for walkers to experience the landscape of northern England and deepen their understanding of George Fox and early Quakerism.
