The magic of Christmas is often found in the smallest acts of kindness. This year, the spirit of giving extended beyond the festive activities at the Christmas Fayre held on […]
During the period when The Cloisters was being built one of the men who worked on the building at the time was an Andrew Muir. It is recorded he lived […]
One of the ‘experiences’ The Cloisters offered, was the opportunity of sleeping in one of the beds hanging from the roof around the garth (what we now know as the […]
As September approaches, we are excited to be finally starting the next phase of works to the tower. On the 3rd of the month, weather permitting, Our team (consisting of […]
Pargeting is the ornamentation of plastered and rendered building facades that would otherwise be smooth, lined-out or roughcast. There is a little know fact that the front of The Cloisters should […]
Polling day at The Cloisters in Letchworth was a vibrant display of community engagement. Voters streamed into the historic venue, renowned for its unique architecture and relaxing atmosphere, to cast […]
On May 24th, Barry Townsend and his dedicated team successfully raised £2,700 for the Aspire Charity through a fundraising event. This generous contribution is especially meaningful as it directly impacts […]
On the 10th March we held our annual Mother’s Day afternoon Tea complete with a building tour. As the first guests began to arrive, they were greeted in the bar […]
It has often been asked, mainly in jest, “do you have bats in the belfry”. The first answer is no. During a visit by Historic England, whilst reviewing the Cloisters […]
Judith GowerJudith studied law at the University of London and also the University of Hertfordshire. Having spent the last 18 years working as a solicitor for Hertfordshire County Council, she […]
