Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
Located on the edge of the Quantock Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Halsway Manor is a wonderful example of a Somerset manor house with a fascinating history that goes back to the Domesday Book. Set in 6 acres of beautiful grounds with footpath access to the hills, our facilities include a ballroom/dining room, great hall, panelled library and bar, 27 bedrooms (19 with ensuite facilities), camping, parking and great food. Whether you are attending a residential course or just visiting for a day or an evening event, the Manor has a warm and friendly country house atmosphere enabling visitors of all ages to relax and feel at home.
Our library houses a substantial collection of books and recordings about traditional folk music, dance, song and folklore. Click here to visit our LIBRARY
What's on next ..
Fri 20 – Sun 22 Jan.
Shooting Roots : The Great Folk-Splicing Experiment ! Shooting Roots is
run by and for young people, offering creative folk workshops at festivals and
events. This residential weekend is for young people aged 17+ to work with
Shooting Roots tutors to explore the folk arts and create new work. Daytimes
will contain workshops, exercises and time for people to explore ideas.
Evenings will include ceilidhs, sessions and performances. www.shootingroots.org
Fri 27 – Sun 29 Jan.
Winter Warmer. Return
of this popular weekend of music dancing, fun and games with hosts Elaine
Norman and Chris Turner and musicians Elaine Meechan and Dave Brown.
Fri 3 – Sun 5 Feb. Recorder Orchestra with Jan Epps.
Fri 10 – Sun 12 Feb. The Great Hurdy-Gurdy Weekend with Nigel Eaton, Patrick Bouffard and Cliff Stapleton.
