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Ferrar House is a small Retreat Centre set in the beautiful and peaceful rolling countryside of Cambridgeshire. The House, at the end of a narrow lane, looks out onto open countryside.
Ferrar House is unique. A place of peace and prayer. We offer:
Ferrar House is the perfect place for:
Ferrar House is next to the historic church of St John's Little Gidding.
Note – overnight stays are now self-catered, except by arrangement with the Hospitality manager
A slideshow of the House can be seen below. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge, or click "play". 
A wide variety of group and individuals have held retreats and quiet days or Training weekends at Ferrar House so far this year. Contact Susan Capp, Hospitality Manager of Ferrar House, to discuss how the facilities of the house might be suited for you or your group.
One aspect of visiting Ferrar House is the view of the Horse Chestnut tree in the field in front of the House.
See above the ever changing view of the tree through the seasons. Second Friday Eucharist
Every second Friday of the month at noon, a Eucharist is celebrated in St John's. Whilst Ferrar House is closed for renovation, it is not possible to have a soup lunch in the house, but some participants bring a packed lunch to eat in the Gardens. Under current COVID restrictions, it is necessary to book a place at the service. Please contact the Chaplain, Canon Fiona Brampton (01480 538726) for further information |
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A Day Just For You!
Enjoy a 'Time Out Day' that's really for you, leaving behind all your responsibilities and cares and focusing exclusively on creating beautiful designs using Indian block printing, this will be a spring theme. The first Craft Retreat day will be held on Thursday 9th May 10am. A light lunch of home made soup, rolls and cake will be served. The cost of the day plus all materials and lunch is £45pp. Future dates; Saturday 8th June Indian block printing - summer theme- Thursday 7th November Indian Block printing- Autumn /winter/ Christmas themed. Saturday 23rd November Wreath making course £55pp Tuesday 3rd December Wreath Making Course £55pp Everyone is welcome, men and women, 18-90! You'll enjoy a friendly, relaxed environment, a time to laugh, food for thought and wholesome food for your body. You'll leave us feeling relaxed and de-stressed, full of new energy and new ideas. If you would like to book onto the Craft Retreat Day at Ferrar House please contact Sue Capp 01832 293383 or email info@ferrarhouse.co.uk for more info. Accommodation Double and twin room accommodation is available. Private bathrooms available for most rooms. Self service breakfast available in the Hodgson Room. A one bedroomed flat is also available for longer stays. Little Gidding Poetry Group Meetings held on the 13th of each month at2.30pm. The Poetry Group does not meet during the winter months. 
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Short Introduction
Little Gidding is famous for the Ferrars who came in 1626. Nicholas Ferrar bought the manor and left London with his mother, his sister Susanna, his brother John and their spouses and children. The manor house was dilapidated, and the church was used as a barn and pig sty. They restored the church, then the house. Little Gidding is also famous for the visit, in 1936, of the poet T. S. Eliot, who published "Little Gidding" as the conclusion of his "Four Quartets" in 1942. In the Church's Calendar Nicholas Ferrar is celebrated on 4th December. At Ferrar House this celebration will take place on the Saturday nearest December 4th. In 2023, this will be on Saturday 2nd December). All are welcome. For more history see the relevant page. Click here to go to the History page. The Eliot Festival
Speaker and audience in the marquee from a previous year.
The Eliot Festival 2024 will take place on Sunday 7th July https://eliot-festival.eventbrite.co.uk/ To Contact Ferrar House
Susan Capp Hospitality Manager Ferrar House Little Gidding Huntingdon PE28 5RJ 01832 293383 Use the email link below or on the Contacts page. |
