CONNECTIONS, CONVERSATION, CREATIVE ACTION
The Rural Peace Hub, a converted farmhouse in Northumberland, is home to Arts Lab UK. It hosts artist residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and nature-based gatherings tackling issues of conflict, inequality, and the climate crisis.
THE HUB WELCOMES YOU IF YOU ARE:
- Committed to social transformation
- Interested in arts-based methods for social change or peacebuilding
- A natural collaborator
- Excited by multidisciplinary approaches
- Curious, open to new ideas, and ready to experiment beyond your comfort zone
CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS – artists, musicians, filmmakers, and writers whose work engages with social responsibility:
A place to stay, create, reflect, exhibit, and perform. Enquire here →
WORKPLACE LEADERS, ACADEMICS, ACTIVISTS, CHANGEMAKERS, PEACEBUILDERS:
A place to meet, rest, and stay. Enquire here →
Join a workshop. Explore here →
Encouraging Connections, Conversation and Creative Action, the Hub is where good things happen.
For day visits, events and residentials, the Hub brings together under one roof:
- Art studio for creative, ‘messy’ art-making workshops.
- Library of arts and peacebuilding books.
- Permanent display of original contemporary artwork (over 100 pieces).
- Outdoor space to create sculptures, installations, land art.
- Quarterly exhibitions by invited artists whose work aligns with the Arts Lab ethos.
- Comfortable spaces inside and out for up to 10 for dining, discussion, and study.
- Spacious kitchen for shared cooking for up to 10.
- Piano and log burner in main relaxing area.
- Overnight accommodation for up to 6 people.
- Scenic walks from the door, including Isaac’s Tea Trail.
LOCATION
The Hub’s location in rural Northumberland is a place to make the most of a memorable experience. Set high up in the North Pennines with spectacular views over the West Allen Valley and beyond, the peace and wildness of the landscape are a welcome escape from the city.
VISIT / ENROL ON A WORKSHOP / RUN YOUR OWN / STAY
- Free visits by appointment (donations welcome).
- Workshops – see full description here >>>
- Full use of our facilities (max.10 people), with Sara as your host:
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- half day £150
- whole day £300
- weekend residential (max. 6 people for 2 nights and 2 days) £155 per person
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- Accommodation – for availability and booking, see here >>>.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEWS
Such a beautiful house and location. Little touches make the stay so special and welcoming. Colour, kindness and creativity sing from every corner! (V & C Yorkshire)
A perfect place for reading, writing, reflecting, appreciating nature. (Lanka, New Zealand)
Beautifully located on top of a hill and not far from sites like Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish borders. Highly recommended for those who love peace, art and stunning landscape. (Emilius, Holand)
The only sounds you hear are birds and sheep. Saw my first ever red squirrel, and the star gazing was wonderful. (Clive, UK)
