Yorkshire Quaker Camp

Save the Date! 

Yorkshire Quaker Camp 2027 will be from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th August at Thornthwaite Activity Centre near Harrogate.

Photos from Yorkshire Quaker Camp 2026

The second Yorkshire Quaker Camp was at Thornthwaite Activity Centre from 6-9th August 2026. Thanks to financial support from Quakers in Yorkshire it was affordable for everyone, with children under 11 going free. 

This year we had a new, larger site and we welcomed 115 people of all ages, including 34 children. There was indoor accommodation for those who needed it, and a fully catered long weekend packed with activities from circus skills to singing and philosophy. 

Outdoor meeting for worship each morning and evening included Friends of all ages, among the song of birds and the rustling of birch trees. 

Friends said about the camp: 

“Loved it! It was so well organised, with plenty to do but not overwhelming. I particularly enjoyed the informal discussion groups under the trees on Friday (with children) and Saturday (with adults). I was glad to offer service in ways that used my gifts, and also to be able to volunteer for ad hoc clean up tasks. Lots of meeting for worship, outside with people of all ages joining in. It felt friendly and kind and thoughtful and fun and prayerful.” 

“The number of young people there was properly inspiring and I was also struck by how genuinely inclusive it felt.” 

“Beautiful Meeting for Worship. Beautiful site allowed for a more restful experience – a chance to escape, practical ease with toilets and drier paths. My home group was successful – gentle and sensitively facilitated with adaptable activities that helped elicit deeper sharing. ”