Bookings are managed through the Boys' Brigade North West District booking portal. Register an account, check availability and submit your booking request online. New accounts are reviewed and approved by the Centre Warden before bookings can be submitted.

A booking is confirmed only after a deposit has been received and acknowledged. Payment of the deposit is taken as acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. You will receive email updates as your booking progresses. The Centre does not accept card payments — payments are by BACS or cheque.

A deposit is required to confirm a provisional booking. All deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel after deposit has been paid, the deposit will not be returned. Please check our cancellation terms before confirming.

Any cancellation of a confirmed booking will result in the loss of any non-refundable deposits paid. Additional charges may apply depending on how close to the arrival date the cancellation is made. Cancellations required due to Government regulations are treated separately — please contact us to discuss.

Yes. Once your account has been approved, the Warden can place a booking on your behalf if you prefer. Contact us with your dates, group size and requirements and we'll take it from there.

Yes — our current price list is available online. Prices vary by accommodation type, group size and the facilities you require. For a tailored quote, send us your dates and numbers.

The Centre offers three main accommodation types:

• Centenary Hall — dormitory-style residential sleeping up to 54 guests across 9 rooms, with 4 additional staff bedrooms.
• Stedfast Lodge — a smaller lodge sleeping up to 18 guests across 4 bedrooms, ideal for leadership teams and smaller groups.
• Campsite — outdoor camping field accommodating up to 30 tents, with showers and toilet facilities in the sports hall.

Yes — Centenary Hall and Stedfast Lodge are each booked for one group at a time, meaning the building and its facilities are exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. The Sports Barn, Sports Field and Trim Trail are shared facilities and may be used by other groups on site.

Bedding is provided for Centenary Hall and Stedfast Lodge stays — this includes sheets, duvets, pillows and covers. Blankets are available on request. Camping groups will need to bring their own sleeping bags and mats.

Use the online bedding list tools to allocate rooms and beds before arrival. You can print the list for your leaders and send a completed copy to the Centre for the fire register.

Both Centenary Hall and Stedfast Lodge are single-storey buildings with disabled-friendly facilities. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us before booking so we can ensure your group is appropriately accommodated.

Ground fires are not permitted. Designated fire pits only — the Centre's fire pit can be hired for your stay. Fire buckets and extinguishers are provided. Please Contact us when booking to confirm availability.

Yes — free Wi-Fi is available across the residential buildings. Details will be provided on arrival.

Yes — interactive plans are available for all buildings and the campsite field.

The Centre offers a range of on-site activities including archery, climbing wall, caving tunnels, trim trail, water slide, fire pit sessions and use of the sports barn and field. Activities are subject to availability and some require advance booking.

Some activities need to be booked in advance to ensure equipment and staff availability. When making your booking enquiry, include the activities you'd like and we'll confirm what's available during your dates.

Yes — the Centre is located on the Fylde Coast near Blackpool, with easy access to a range of attractions including the Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool Tower, and many local walks. We also have transport guidance to help groups plan their visit.

Yes — the Sports Barn can be hired for sports sessions, activities and events. It is a shared facility so availability depends on what else is booked on site during your stay.

Yes — the site and surrounding area are well suited to orienteering, scavenger hunts and treasure hunt activities. Pre-prepared routes and activities are available.

The Centre is located at Carr Lane, Treales, Lancashire, PR4 3SS — near Blackpool on the Fylde Coast, and within easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester and Preston.

Arrival and departure times vary by accommodation type. Full details are set out in the Terms & Conditions. Please contact us if you need to arrange an early arrival or late departure and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Yes — there is a car park on site. Vehicles may load and unload near the accommodation, but must then be moved to the car park for the duration of the stay. Please do not drive on the camping field except for loading and unloading.

Keys are issued to the group leader on arrival. The group leader is responsible for the keys for the duration of the stay. Overnight gate arrangements and access details will be confirmed before arrival. Lost keys may incur a charge.

Yes — there is an operational railway line at the boundary of the site. Strict safety rules apply and all group members must be made aware of the boundary before activities begin. Please read the railway safety guidance in full before your visit.

Lost property found on site is logged and held at the Centre. Contact us as soon as possible after your visit to report any missing items.

Yes — CCTV and doorbell cameras are in operation across the site to support safety and security.

Yes — catered residential packages are available. Meals are prepared by Centre staff and served in the dining area. When enquiring, let us know group size, dietary requirements and meal preferences so we can confirm options.

Yes — self-catering options are available. Kitchen access and equipment availability will be confirmed as part of your booking. Please advise your group size and any specific requirements when enquiring.

Yes — please provide details of any dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, allergies, religious dietary needs) when making your booking enquiry. The more notice we have, the better we can accommodate your group's needs.

Yes — there are a variety of food and drink options within a short distance of the Centre, from local pubs and cafés to takeaways and supermarkets near Blackpool and Kirkham. Our local area guide has more information.

Visiting organisations remain responsible for the supervision and safeguarding of their participants at all times, including during activities delivered by Centre staff. Group leaders must ensure all leaders present hold appropriate DBS checks and are familiar with the Centre's safeguarding policy before arrival.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any buildings or in the immediate vicinity of entrances. Alcohol is not permitted to be consumed in areas accessible to young people. Full rules are set out in the Centre's substances policy.

Groups are responsible for obtaining appropriate consent before photographing or filming participants, particularly where children are involved. Photography should not be shared publicly without proper consent. The Centre's full guidance is in the photography and filming policy.

Yes — the Centre holds public liability insurance and activity insurance. However, visiting groups are advised to hold their own group travel and activity insurance. Full details are available in the insurance guidance.

All current policy documents are available on the Policies page, grouped by category for easy navigation.

The Centre has a formal complaints procedure. If you have a concern, please raise it with the Warden in the first instance. Further steps are set out in the complaints policy.