Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House

Place of worship in West Sussex - England

The garden at the Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House is an oasis of mature trees, a small apple orchard and lightly maintained garden.

Contact details

Name: Eva Wrenwood

Email: admin@blueidol.org

Telephone: 01403 740039

Blue Idol

Flowers and colours appear through every season. Birdsong is ever present and if you sit a while you can watch robins, wrens, blackbirds, blue tits, great tits, woodpeckers, nuthatches and other visitors.

There are a number of beautiful footpaths and bridleways directly from our parking area. You are welcome to visit here on your walk of the West Sussex Literary Trail, have a picnic after seeing the bluebells only 10 minutes walk down the bridle way in the Spring or have a break on your cycle to take in the peace and quiet. You are invited to spend some time enjoying the peace of the Blue Idol garden. An opportunity to take some space for reflection and contemplation. People of all backgrounds, walks of life and faiths, or none, are warmly welcomed.

Visitor information

Free parking on site. Larger parking area open for events.
Toilets only open when the building is open for events.
The main building and the garden are wheelchair accessible, although the garden can be rather soft after rain.
Please be considerate of the people who live on site.

Opening times

The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House garden is open to the public all year round during daylight hours. There are benches and spaces to picnic.

A Quiet Garden Afternoon is held on the last Wednesday of the month, from April until October, 2pm - 4pm (please confirm event timings here http://www.blueidol.org). The hosted afternoon will begin with a welcoming meditation introduction. The rest of the afternoon is open for people to spend reflective peaceful time in the garden. Free entry, donations welcome. Booking not required, but desirable for groups. Refreshments offered.

Address

The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House, Oldhouse Lane, Coolham, West Sussex, RH13 8QP

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