A purpose-built residential venue at the Boys' Brigade North West Training & Activity Centre, Lancashire

Centenary Hall

Residential & Training Venue

A venue created for youth groups, schools and churches where sessions, meals and sleeping work seamlessly together built to make group weekends feel organised and calm

Youth Groups School Residentials Sports Training Church Retreats Corporate Events

At a glance

Sleeps 49
4 singles · 9 dorms
Shower rooms
2 · both accessible
Toilet rooms
2 · accessible in both
Main hall
multi-purpose, flexible
Wi-Fi
free throughout
AV
projector · screen · TV

Planning your stay

Leaders: get prepared before you arrive

Use the bedding list to allocate rooms, download the floor plan and review the risk assessment — all available below.

Bedding list Interactive Floor plan Risk assessment

Allocate beds, print and share with your group, then send the completed list via the contact page for the Centre's fire safety register.

Choose your stay type

Self-catering stay

Run your own weekend at your own pace. Cook together, serve directly into the hall, and move seamlessly between sessions, meals and accommodation. All within one building.

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Centenary Hall main hall

Day flow

How your day runs here

A typical stay flows naturally from arrival to lights out — everything in one place.

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What groups say

Why groups choose Centenary Hall

"Everything was in one place — meals, sessions and sleeping — it made the weekend run smoothly."

— Training weekend organiser, Lancashire

"The kitchen + hatch setup is a game changer for group catering. Service was quick and easy."

— Youth leader (residential group)

"Accessible, practical and comfortable — exactly what we needed for a mixed group."

— Community day coordinator

Exclusive use of the building for your group
Sessions, meals and accommodation all within one building
Designed for organised youth, school and church stays
Commercial kitchen with 5-star EHO ratingLatest EHO report

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Residential stays

Explore everything the Centre offers

Activity add-ons, catered stays, sports training, school packages and more.

Residentials at the Centre

Residential and educational adventure days

Schools

A clear programme flow, simple supervision and accessible facilities make Centenary Hall a practical base for school residential trips.

Exclusive use of the building for your group
Sessions, meals and accommodation in one building
Risk assessments for all activities provided in advance
DBS-checked, first-aid trained warden on site throughout

School enquiry Schools Note: School packages are built on a bespoke basis in conjunction with Dan Wright adventures, Pricing to be set based on agreed programme

Team building & training days

Corporate & team training << /h2>
A private, distraction-free venue for away days, workshops, strategy sessions and residential conferences — with on-site activities to energise your team.

Exclusive hire — no other groups sharing your space

Projector, screen, whiteboards, free Wi-Fi, flexible layouts

On-site archery, climbing, laser tag, VR and more

Meeting room from £50/hour or £400/day

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Want to see what you can add to your stay?

Explore on-site activities, session ideas and ways to build a programme that fits your group.

Activities

Need answers?

Frequently asked questions

How is the sleeping arranged?

There are 9 dormitory rooms ranging from 3–7 bunks, with 4 additional staff bedrooms that have wash basins.

Is the hall exclusively ours during our stay?

Yes. Centenary Hall is booked for one group at a time — the building and facilities are exclusively yours. The Sports Barn, Sports Field, and Trim Trail are shared with other site users.

Do we need to bring bedding?

Bedding is provided (sheets, duvets, pillows and covers). Blankets are available on request.

What equipment is included for training sessions?

A projector/screen and whiteboards are available, plus flexible table and chair set-ups and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Is the building accessible?

Yes — Centenary Hall is a single-storey building with accessible showers, toilets and step-free access throughout.

How do leaders manage bed allocations?

Use the Bedding List page to allocate beds, print and share with your group, then send the completed list via the contact page for the fire register.

Bedding list

Is there a building plan available?

Yes — the Building Plan page shows the full layout, room by room.

Floor plan

Is there car parking?

Yes — there is a large free car park on site with capacity for approximately 80 cars.

Is waste recycled?

Waste is currently collected in the main skips on site. We are reviewing recycling options as part of our move towards a more sustainable, carbon-zero future.

How do we make a booking?

Check the How to Book page or click Book Now to go directly to our booking system.

Book Now How to Book

A quick enquiry that gets a quick answer

Copy and paste this into your enquiry for a faster reply:

Dates: [start] – [end]

Group size: [number of people]

Purpose: Self-catering residential (sleeping + hall + kitchen)

Accessibility needs: [if any]

Food plan: [self-cater / catered / arrange own]

Provisional holds: We'll hold your preferred dates for 3 weeks. A £100 non-refundable deposit confirms the booking.

Leaders: you can also send your completed bedding list via the contact prefill on the Bedding List page. Bedding list