Celebrate the New Year in style – folk style that is! See out the Old Year and bring in the New with dancing, singing, music and games in the glorious setting of Halsway Manor. With good food, good music and a packed programme of activities for musicians and dancers, plus with workshops and evening dances. Read More
This course is currently sold out. We do sometimes get cancellations - if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please fill in an enquiry form and tick the 'Waiting List' box. Join us for the GreenMatthews Midwinter Getaway - a relaxing weekend of fun and festivities in the sumptuous surroundings of Read More
"Taking their cue from ancient troubadour tradition, GreenMatthews are 21st-century wandering players – touring their self-created shows extensively throughout the UK and Europe. Although their music and tales are rooted in the past, the performance and humour is entirely of the 21st century, immediate and accessible to modern audiences. This concert sees GreenMatthews playing through their Read More
A regular evening of music and song at Halsway Manor. Halsway Manor open their doors to all on the first Sunday evening of each month for an evening of folk and acoustic music. Singers and musicians of all abilities are invited. If you are curious about folk music and just want to listen with a Read More
Once again we’re opening our doors to professional folk artists* at all stages of their careers wanting a place to write, rehearse, recharge, relax, and be creative. We’re offering full board – accommodation and all meals – from dinner on Monday evening until breakfast on Friday. You’ll be here alongside other artists so if you’re Read More
Our popular Klezmer weekend course returns, now as a long weekend, with Susi Evans, Szilvia Csaranko, Indra Buraczewska and Flora Curzon at the helm to inspire you to explore this celebratory, soulful and melodic music from nineteenth century Jewish Eastern Europe. Learn some great tunes and gain knowledge of the modes, ornamentation, rhythms and accompaniment Read More
Join us for a night of Klezmer! The celebratory and soulful music of 19th Century Eastern Jewish Music. With four fabulous musicians who are at Halsway Manor teaching musicians on their Klezmer course the modes, melodies, rhythms, and ornamentation that give Klezmer its unique flavour. Susi, Szilvia, Indra and Flora are all exceptional musicians who are passionate about the Read More
Halsway is excited to offer a new masterclass of steps, patterns, music and manners, not forgetting that all-important ballroom etiquette. Join dance teacher and caller Georgia Delve for the midweek Halsway Winter Regency Retreat. As an extended, more challenging version of the weekend Regency Assembly, this longer residential course is a chance to immerse yourself Read More
We’re delighted to be working with Leveret – three of England’s finest folk musicians – again to offer this intensive weekend exploring ensemble playing, aimed exclusively at young adults, aged 18 to 30(ish) looking for folk music development. During their first decade together, Leveret’s captivating interaction and intimate presentation style charmed audiences, helping the trio Read More
Winter Warmer is a fun and friendly folk break to get your year off to a great start! Expect a range of activities - all optional - including dances, dance workshops, music workshops, games, quizzes, singing, craft activities, and hopefully a walk or two, depending on the weather. You'll be guided by the Winter Warmer Read More
Join singers and choir leaders, Ben & Dom, for a weekend of fun & uplifting harmony singing. This will be a relaxed weekend of singing in glorious harmony and embracing the togetherness of group singing. They will guide you through a mixed tapestry of songs, drawing on music from far and wide, old and new, Read More
Ben & Dom are a singing duo from south London. Ben takes the high notes and Dom takes the low notes (most of the time). The intricate blend of their harmonies comes from a close friendship and shared love of singing together. They weave their voices around songs old and new, performing original material alongside Read More
Reg Meuross and Boo Hewerdine are delighted to be returning to Halsway Manor in Somerset to run a second songwriting retreat together This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for songwriters of all levels to forget about the rest of the world and immerse themselves in their writing amongst like-minded people, and well-supported by Reg and Read More
Recorders@Plymouth are back for their annual visit to Halsway Manor, offering an opportunity to explore the huge diversity of recorder orchestra repertoire. The recorder orchestra will be led by a professional conductor to enable players to develop their playing to a better standard, in a supportive environment with convivial company! Who is it for? Players Read More