The Centre | The Boys' Brigade North West District Training and Activity Centre, Lancashire, England

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A centre your group can count on

A track record that gives you confidence, a structure that keeps things running well, and a future worth planning around.

Our past

History Centre Archives In Gratitude

The story of how the Centre was built, shaped and sustained through the years.

See how the Centre developed over time
Understand the legacy behind the site today
Explore the story that shaped this place

Organisation and structure of the Centre

Our present

Who we are Our Mission and Values Our People How we are run

How the Centre is run today, guided by values, people and practical care.

Meet the people behind the Centre
Understand the structure that supports it
Read the values that guide daily decisions

Our future

Support us Volunteer Donations Be part of what comes next

Support the Centre, bring your group, or help shape the next chapter of its story.

Talk to us about your group or plans
Support the Centre financially or practically
Help keep the Centre strong for the future

Why groups choose the Centre

A centre with character, heart and purpose

Practical, grounded and built for real group stays.

"Great centre. We've used for indoor residential training courses and outdoor camps. Great facilities and a really good sports hall. Highly recommended."

— Andy Kay, Halifax Boys Brigade

"Excellent facilities and grounds. Very welcoming and helpful warden."

— Daniel Smith

"Great facilities and staff. Wonderful base for exploring so much in the area and plenty to do on site as well."

— David Phillips

"SO GOOD! I stayed here with Boys' Brigade for 3 days and it was the BEST! The meals were great, the dorms were great, EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!!!!"

— Buster Harrison

"Are you looking for a residential or camping weekend away this is the place to go."

— Google review

"Good place, came for NCS, good accommodation. Good hall and sports hall with ping pong and rock climbing there was also a indoor caving experience."

— Pippa Perfect

Built through every season

Thirty-five years of group stays means the Centre understands what works. That consistency shows in how your stay feels, from the first enquiry to the moment your group heads home.

Christian at its core

A faith-grounded culture means your group arrives somewhere with clear values and a genuine welcome. Leaders are supported, young people are cared for, and the environment reflects something worth being part of.

Made for real groups

The site is built around how group stays actually run — accommodation, meals, activities and shared time in one organised place that keeps your programme moving.

Practical and welcoming

Leaders need places that run well. Young people need somewhere they can settle, enjoy and remember. The Centre is built for both.

A place with purpose

From the moment your group arrives, the Centre feels like more than a venue. The culture, the welcome and the way things are run make a difference that groups notice — and come back for.

Trusted by returning groups

Indoor stays, camping, training weekends and day events all keep bringing people back because the Centre delivers what groups need.

Where adventure begins

Come and make this place part of your next stay

The Centre is friendly, flexible and ready to support your group from first enquiry to final goodbye. Explore the options, check the pricing and start planning your visit.

Accommodation Prices