In 2026, 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 day is £32, which includes a simple Soup lunch and afternoon tea. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day. A booking form is included below.
Friday 18 February Ash Wednesday Quiet Day ‘Held in the dust’ (ref QD260218)
led by the Revd James Bamber
A gentle day of orienting towards God afresh as we bring our whole selves to the threshold of Lent
Friday 27 February Radio Thoughts (ref QD260227)
led by the Revd Clifford Owen
Clifford will use a few of his regular ‘Thought for the Day’ scripts (Ouse Valley Radio) and reflect on the ideas and incidents that gave rise to them.
Saturday 21 March ‘Searched me out and known me’ (ref QD400-2)
Ferrar 400 Anniversary Quiet Day
The daily recitation of the psalmns played an important part in the Ferrar household of faith. How can they speak to us today?
led by the Revd Dr Charlie Bell
Friday 27 March ‘Nurturing the seed within’ (ref QD240327)
A quiet day as we prepare for Holy Week
led by the Revd Kevin Burdett
Saturday 18 April Hospitality (ref QD400-3)
A chance to reflect on the Ferrar’s gift of hospitality and what such hospitality might offer in our lives and our world
led by the Revd Canon Jonathan Herbert
Friday 24 April Title to be confirmed (ref QD260424)
A look at our life of pilgrimage by reflecting on the Seven Celtic Spiritual Spaces
led by Margaret Cooper
Friday 22 May Title to be confirmed (ref QD260522)
led by the Revd Canon James Shakespeare, Vicar of St John’s Church, Hills Road, Cambridge and Bishop’s Spirituality Adviser for the Diocese of Ely.
Friday 26 June Title to be confirmed (ref QD260626)
led by the Revd Canon Tim Alban Jones.
Friday 24 July Another look at Sieger Koder (ref QD260724)
led by the Revd Pamela Soult.
Pamela will develop the theme she began in 2025, and look at some more paintings by Sieger Koder
Led by 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.’
Friday 25 September Title to be confirmed (ref QD260925)
led by the Revd Canon Mike Booker.
Friday 23 October Through the eyes of St Francis (ref QD261023)
Celebrating the Natural World through artwork, words and quiet reflection
led by Jenny Mashford and Kate Green.
Friday 27 November Mary’s Song (ref QD261127)
A quiet day as we start Advent
led by Jane Gardiner
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. However, if you would like to talk to someone, or have a guided quiet day or retreat, do contact the Chaplain to check availability and prices.
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.