Lancashire · West Pennine Moors

Brinscall Hall.

The School's house in the North West, set in the West Pennine Moors above Chorley.

The house

rinscall Hall is an early Victorian country house on the West Pennine Moors, set in landscaped grounds above the village of Brinscall, near Chorley in Lancashire. The building is stone-built, with generous principal rooms and views across the moorland. The grounds include formal garden areas, a kitchen garden, and open land managed by those who live and work at the hall.

The hall is a working community as well as a study centre. Members of the School live on the property and maintain the house, the gardens, and the kitchen garden. Beekeeping, arts, and Sanskrit study are among the activities that take place alongside the formal philosophy programme.

The setting is quietly removed from the surrounding towns. The moorland begins at the edge of the grounds.

What happens here

Practical Philosophy courses for the North West run from Brinscall Hall. The curriculum follows the School's established programme: weekly evening seminars, termly study days, and residential weekends. The course is open to new students throughout the year.

Beyond the philosophy programme, the hall hosts arts weekends, Sanskrit study, music, and retreats. The life of the house extends well beyond the formal timetable.

Brinscall Hall is held and operated by the Fellowship of the School of Economic Science (North West), a sister charity to the School of Philosophy and Economic Science. The Practical Philosophy programme at Brinscall follows the School's curriculum.

Getting here

Brinscall Hall is on School Lane, Brinscall, approximately six miles north of Chorley. By car, the hall is accessible from the A674 Blackburn Road; follow signs for Brinscall village and continue uphill on School Lane. The entrance is on the left.

The nearest railway stations are Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway, both on the Blackpool North line from Manchester Victoria (approximately 40 minutes). Taxis are available from both stations; the journey to the hall takes around fifteen minutes.

Parking is available at the hall. Travel information for specific events is included in booking confirmations.

Address

Brinscall Hall
School Lane
Brinscall
Chorley
PR6 8QX

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Nearest stations

Chorley or Buckshaw Parkway
approx. 15 min by taxi

Hiring the venue

For information about hiring the venue, email brinscallbursar@gmail.com.

The School in the North West.