Group Visits
We welcome groups to the Quaker Tapestry, and have special extras available for our group visitors. This page provides the answers to questions commonly asked by group visit organisers, to help you plan your day at the Quaker Tapestry. For general information about visits to the Quaker Tapestry, please refer to the Your Visit section of our website.
What do we offer groups?
We offer a specially reduced admission fee of only £4.00 per person for pre booked groups of 15 or more people when one person pays for all group members, plus a free introductory talk about the Quaker Tapestry. Special refreshment options and prices for groups are available too.
How much time will be needed for a group visit?
To make the most of your visit, please allow your group at least one and a half hours to view the exhibition and associated features, plus additional time if you have booked refreshments or lunch. As well as the 77 panels of embroidery, visitors can enjoy additional displays, large screen films and interactive features, and use our free multi lingual audio guides to enhance their visit.
Is the exhibition accessible to everyone?
We offer a warm welcome to everyone at the Quaker Tapestry and the Exhibition Centre is professionally designed with facilities for all. We have step-free access via the Stramongate entrance to the building. The whole Exhibition Centre, including the shop and Tearooms, is easily accessible to wheelchair users. We also have toilet facilities for all. Click here to download our Access Statement.
Does the Tapestry Tearooms cater for group visitors?
The Tapestry Tearooms welcomes group visitors and you and your group may like to round off your visit in the relaxing ambience of our five star rated Tearooms, which has a rapidly growing reputation for vegetarian cuisine and serves an eclectic mix of delicious food made from the freshest local ingredients. Read more about our award winning Tearooms here.
Alternatively, we can offer groups special refreshment packages
| Light Refreshments £2.25pp | A drink and home-made biscuits, choose from a cup of tea, herbal tea, fresh coffee or fruit juice. |
| Group Lunch £6.50pp | Home-made soup with a selection of sandwiches and a choice of drink. |
| Afternoon Tea £3.95pp | A delicious selection of small home-made cakes and scones and choice of drink. |
You can purchase souvenirs of your visit
The Quaker Tapestry’s tasteful, carefully stocked Gift Shop contains a wide range of quality gifts which make an ideal souvenir of your visit, or a gift for friends and family. Have a look at our Gift Shop here.
Is there a coach drop off point nearby?
There is a convenient coach drop off point directly outside our Stramongate entrance, with parking for coaches situated a few minutes away at Blackhall Road. Directions to the Quaker Tapestry and a map can be found here.
Arrangements for booking a group visit to the Quaker Tapestry
We would be happy to talk to you about planning a tailor-made visit for your group. To book your visit and talk through your plans for your day:
Contact a member of staff by phone 01539 722975, between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday or email info@quaker-tapestry.co.uk or download our Group Visits leaflet here, complete the booking form and return it by post to:
The Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre and Tearooms, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BH
We look forward to welcoming you and your group to the Quaker Tapestry.