The Old School
The Old School at Yealand Conyers Carnforth, Lancashire
Yealand is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is in a limestone area, well wooded and rich in wild life, whether for deer or insects, wildflowers or birds. The RSPB bird reserve at Leighton Moss, well known for its bitterns, is within walking distance, where special visits and interesting group activities can be arranged.
Local walks afford impressive views of Morecambe Bay, of the Lakeland fells and of the Pennines. Within a few miles are castles and pele towers and some fine stately homes. Lancaster and the ancient towns of Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale have much to offer. The Quaker Tapestry is kept and exhibited in Kendal.
For many Quaker visitors to Yealand the object of their journey is to tour the so-called ‘1652 Country’ where, in that year, the Society of Friends was established. Yealand, where the Meeting House was built in 1692, is an ideal centre for such a tour. The Warden will be pleased to provide more information, guides and speakers, if required.
The Old School
Outstanding views of Ingleborough and Whernside from the Meeting House grounds.
Outside the Meeting House
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
The kitchen/dining room has a large gas cooker, microwave, water heater, fridge-freezer, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.
Separate toilets and shower rooms for men and women are provided and have recently been upgraded. Two bedrooms for group leaders are now available (one twin, one three beds), which also have separate shower and toilet facilities. There are three other large rooms. Two on the upper floor – the common room and the library/sitting room – are also used as dormitories. There are no beds, but foam mattresses are provided for sleeping on the floor. Visitors must bring their own sleeping-bags, pillows and pillowcases.
An adjacent field is available for games, sports and camping. Car parking is nearby.