In 2025, we continue to offer a programme of Quiet Days at Ferrar House (using St John’s Church as well). These will be led by local ministers — not all ordained, and not all Anglican! Held on the 4th Friday of the month, from February to November, they offer a chance to step out of your regular routine to be with God in a variety of ways.
Quiet Days will run from 10am — 4pm, with coffee served from 9.30am. The cost of the days includes a simple soup lunch and afternoon tea. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day. The total cost for the day is £32. A booking form is included below.
5 March: Ash Wednesday Quiet Day
led by the Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech
including Holy Communion and imposition of ashes (ref QD250305)
28 March: Women in Scripture
Led by the Rt Revd Graham Kings
Looking at Sarah, Miriam and Ruth through paintings, poems and music
(ref QD250328)
25 April: ‘A lifetime burning in every moment’
Peaks and troughs in the life of faith, with TS Eliot’s ‘East Coker’
led by the Very Revd Philip Buckler, Dean Emeritus of Lincoln, and Chair of the Little Gidding Trust
(ref QD250425)
23 May The Ascension Through the Arts
led by Canon Tim Alban Jones, Canon Pastor and Vice Dean of Peterborough Cathedral. An exploration of the Ascension through poetry, pictures and music.
(ref QD250523)
27 June ‘Let there be light’
Led by the Rev Jennifer Totney, Director of Contextual Training, Westcott House.
(ref QD250627)
25 July Looking at our faith with the work of Sieger Koder
Led by the Rev Pamela Soult. Pamela is a retired priest living in Kimbolton and helping out in the Benefice. She writes’ My interest and work is mainly in Spiritual Direction, also leading Quiet Days and Retreats.’
(ref QD250725)
26 September Title to be decided
Quiet Day leader to be announced.
(ref QD250926)
24 October ‘Bread for today’
Led by Rev James Bamber, Superintendent Minister of the St Neots and Huntingdon Methodist Circuit. Day to day, he loves the people he shares home with, baking, and being with God. Listening is one of the gifts he treasures, and tries to practice.
(ref QD251024)
28 November Gospel Harmonies for Christmas
The women of the Ferrar household were well known for their work on the Gospel Harmonies — producing books in the chronological order of the different Gospels. We will take the Christmas stories to look more closely at the order. Led by Canon Fiona Brmpton, Chaplain at Little Gidding
(ref 251128)
And Not So Quiet Days
These are chances for families to explore faith and life together. Please ask the Chaplain for more information
Personal Times of Quiet
Many people use Little Gidding for their own quiet times, which we want to encourage. However, if you do would like to talk to someone, or have a guided quiet day or retreat, do contact the Chaplain.
Booking a Quiet Day
To book a place at a Quiet Day, or to make an enquiry, please complete and submit this form.
Please pay a deposit of £10 for each Quiet Day you would like to book. Details of how to pay will be emailed to you when you submit the form.
Alternatively, send a cheque made out to Little Gidding Trust Ltd to
Quiet Days
Ferrar House
Little Gidding
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 5RJ.
Day retreats and residential retreats
All are welcome to come and spend some time at Ferrar House and in the gardens, either on your own or with a group. Do check availability and prices with the Hospitality Manager. However, if you would like to talk to someone, or have a guided quiet day or retreat, do contact the Chaplain.
If you wish to use St John’s Church for worship, please contact the Chaplain in good time, both for availability and also to complete safeguarding checks.