A rural street scene with a stone wall on the left, green fields, and white houses with black roofs. A stone building is on the right side of the street, and a large green hedge lines the right edge. A double rainbow arches across the cloudy sky over the landscape.

A space for community,

surrounded by the fells

At the heart of Lorton since the 1800s.

Welcome to Yew Tree Hall, nestled in the Vale of Lorton, with the fells rising all around. The hall is a place to gather, celebrate, learn, and share. From table tennis to wedding receptions, from history talks to birthday parties, it’s where the community comes together.

Hall Facilities

With space for 100, a premises and alcohol licence plus a music licence, the hall makes a great venue for parties, dances, coffee mornings and a regular home for clubs, societies and music events.

Extensive Main Hall

Seating for 100, either at tables or in rows, as well as audio equipment, including a hearing loop and a projector screen.

Secondary Reception Room

A smaller meeting room which comfortably seats 8-10 people for meetings or smaller gatherings.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Equipped with a hot water geyser, two ovens, a hob, a microwave, a fridge, a double sink and crockery plus cutlery.

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YTH News & Stories

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The Yew Tree Hall Grand Auction
The Yew Tree Hall Grand Auction

A night to remember!

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Welcome to the New Yew Tree Hall Website
Welcome to the New Yew Tree Hall Website

A New Chapter for a Historic Cumbrian Venue

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Scenic view of a lake surrounded by trees with colorful fall foliage, mountains in the distance, and a partly cloudy sky during sunrise or sunset.

Built by the Jennings family in 1828 and still closely linked to the beloved brewery in nearby Cockermouth, Yew Tree Hall carries with it the spirit of community and heritage that has long shaped village life in Lorton. Just outside the hall stands the yew tree made famous by William Wordsworth, a living landmark that has inspired generations. Today, the hall remains a place where history, nature, and community meet.

Our Lorton Story

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What We’ve Been Up To

Four women standing behind a table with various homemade cakes and baked goods, in a room with wooden walls and a window.
Smiling elderly woman wearing glasses and a beige hat decorated with colorful flowers, sitting at a table with a checkered tablecloth amidst a group of elderly people at a social gathering.
Group of people in a room with table tennis paddles, smiling for a photo, some children and adults, indoor setting with white walls and ceiling.
Person dressed as a witch with green face paint, wearing a large pointed black hat, black hoodie, and jewelry, making a claw gesture and showing a fierce expression.
An entryway into a large room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, likely a community hall or event space, with a banner that says 'PARTY' hanging overhead.
Empty room decorated for Christmas with a Christmas tree and holiday garlands.
Group of people celebrating Christmas with a decorated Christmas tree, some dressed in Santa hats, and playing table tennis.
Festive holiday gathering in a community hall with decorations, Christmas tree, and people socializing at tables.
Older man wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, and a gray scarf, sitting indoors in front of a wooden door with white paneling. He is wearing a colorful hat decorated with a rubber duck, feathers, small chicks, and other decorative items.
A rainy day scene in a small village with a rainbow arching over the houses and rolling hills in the background. Wet road, stone wall, and lush green hedges are visible.
A decorated indoor space for a Christmas celebration featuring a Christmas tree with lights, tables with red and white checkered tablecloths, and holiday decorations on the wall including green garlands.
A peaceful river flows through a natural landscape with leafless trees on the banks, under a clear blue sky, with sunlight illuminating the scene.
Poster for Yew Tree Hall Grand Auction on November 22 at 6:30 pm, featuring images of a bag of logs, a whiskey glass with 'Jennings', a framed landscape painting, a plate of green tomatoes, a vintage car, two bottles of wine, a log cabin, a wine cell
Group of people bundled in jackets and gloves inside a tunnel, smiling, giving thumbs up, construction tools like a shovel leaning against a wall, some people wearing hats.
A black-and-white photo showing a rural scene with a woman washing clothes by a water stream on the left, three girls walking along the stream on the right, and two buildings with trees in the background.
Three people in formal attire at a social event, two men and one woman, with the man in front speaking and wearing a headset, and the other man and woman holding drinks and listening.
An elderly woman with glasses and earrings talking to a bald man with a checkered shirt at a gathering with bunting banners.
A man in formal attire, wearing glasses and a bow tie, is smiling and holding a wooden gavel or stick in his right hand. There is a woman in the background holding a clipboard, also smiling. They appear to be at an event or presentation.
People enjoying a meal at a lively table during a gathering or celebration, with drinks, food, and a cheerful atmosphere.
A group of women are gathered close together, engaged in conversation, with two people dancing in the background at what appears to be a social gathering or party.
A man with a beard and mustache in a dark sweater holding a glass bottle, pouring or about to pour a drink, with another person partially visible in the background.
People gathered at a social event, sitting at tables and socializing, some standing and holding drinks.
Three people standing together indoors, smiling for the camera. The person on the left is a young man in a suit jacket, the middle person is an elderly man with glasses, and the person on the right is a woman wearing a white lace blouse.
Art gallery display with framed landscape paintings on a wall shelf, a easel with a painting, and a table with various items including bottles, glasses, and artwork, covered with colorful cloths.
Two people, man and woman, standing indoors at an event decorated with banners, with other attendees in the background. The woman is holding papers.
A man and a woman standing side by side at an event. The man is wearing glasses, a tuxedo with a bow tie, and a headset microphone. The woman is wearing glasses and a sleeveless dress, holding a clipboard. Bunting decorations are hanging in the backg

Where To Find Us

 

Location
Yew Tree Hall
High Lorton,
Cockermouth CA13 9UJ,
United Kingdom

Email
ythlorton@gmail.com

Phone
01900 876 454 or 07956 500 927