What’s On
We host events that celebrate community, creativity and mindfulness. Everybody is welcome and encouraged to bring along friends and family!

Conversation with Susie Howard
A true St. Ethelwold's stalwart, she recalls the fellowship's beginnings with Dorothea Pickering-the ups, downs, and its growth into a place of peace, beauty, and sanctuary. A rare chance to ask your St. Eth's questions-and, if we re lucky, hear stories from her fascinating life. Book a place by texting 07964433720


Heritage Walk with Tea
Autumn Walk along Heritage Trail with Tea
Tuesday 28th October 2025
14:00 16:00
Meet at St Ethelwold’s House in Abingdon OX14 5 EB at 2pm on Tuesday 28th October for a short accessible walk to link the Abbey ruins with St Ethelwold’s House.
Then enjoy tea with home made cakes in the lovely riverside garden of St Ethelwold’s.
£12 per person, pay on the day. Book your place by texting 07964433720 and leaving a message with your name. We will reply by text to confirm your place or tell you that you are on the waiting list.
All profits will go to support this beautiful house and garden.

Bio-diversity Walk
Join John Killick, Botanist and co author of Flora of Oxfordshire, for a walk around St Ethelwold’s garden. Meet in the garden. Reserve your place by texting 07811293310 This is a free event, but cash donations are invited for St Ethelwold’s Appeal.

Heritage Day
Join us for a big push on our Fundraising Appeal on Heritage Day. See a display about the heritage work recently completed.
Conversatioons with Rawda Jehanli
Book a place by texting 07964433720 and specify it is for Rawda

Vintage Tea in the Garden
Join us for a special Vintage Tea Garden, feel free to find a vintage outfit if you have!
Tea, home made cakes and riverside garden


A Conversation with Paul Sellers
Introducing “Conversations With…” – A New Monthly Series at St Ethewlold’s
We’re thrilled to launch a brand new monthly event - a warm, intimate series where we spotlight remarkable individuals whose stories deserve to be heard.
Our first guest, joining us on Thursday, 10th July at 7pm, is none other than Paul Sellers, a master craftsman and global woodworking educator.
This is a free event, but space is limited. Donations are welcome. To reserve your seat, please text 07964 433720 and leave a message asking for a place and giving your name. We will reply by text to confirm that you have a place, or that you are on the waiting list.


Teas and Tabletop Sale
Do join us for Tea and Home made Cake in our lovely riverside garden. There will be a Table Top Sale to enjoy as well.






Wreath making
Come and join us to make a festive Christmas Wreath out of beautiful fresh greenery.





Tea Garden and Talk
Join our next tea party for cakes, hot drinks and a short talk from Anne Dodd

