The Chaplain's Blog
Lawrence Basham
A Lakeland Vicar
Rev Lawrence Basham serves as Chaplain at Rydal Hall, offering spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and a welcoming presence to all who visit.
Before joining Rydal Hall, Lawrence served as a parish priest in Keswick (curacy) and later in the South Lakes, following earlier ministry as a youth minister in Yorkshire. Deeply rooted in his love for the outdoors, he finds spiritual renewal in the mountains and is an enthusiastic fell runner, often encountering God’s presence in the beauty and challenge of the fells.
Lawrence leads regular worship, reflection, and conversation, supporting individuals and groups in their spiritual journeys amidst the peace and wonder of the Lake District.
Advent Peace: When Stillness Finds Us
Each evening there is a moment—often unnoticed—when the day past seems to exhale.
Sacred Ground: A Meditation on God and the Land
Take a peaceful moment to reconnect with God’s presence in this guided meditation.
The Good News of Being With – A Christmas Reflection
As the days shorten here at Rydal, and the fells draw a little closer in the early winter light, I’ve been thinking again about a truth that sits right at the heart of Christmas—and at the heart of the gospel: the simple, profound gift of being with. Not fixing, not rushing, not having all the answers. Just being present.
