About the Centre
The Bahá'í Training Centre is a vibrant hub serving the community across the United Kingdom. The centre is available to book for various events, study circles, intensive training programmes, junior youth and family camps, conferences, and gatherings that bring people together.
What We Do
Here, people from all walks of life collaborate to create something special - an uplifting space where study, creativity, and service flourish. Together, they explore and put into action, how to strengthen personal relationships, families, and neighbourhoods, building more collaborative and joyful communities.
Get Involved!
We're always looking for passionate volunteers to help run our centre and support events. Whether you have a few hours or can commit regularly, there's a place for you here. Please contact us to volunteer or for more information
Facilities
Meeting Spaces
Main Hall
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Seats up to 40 with tables, 80 seated (no tables), 100 standing capacity
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Bluetooth mixing desk with large stereo speakers
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Projector Screen
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Zoom/conference call wireless mic and speaker
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Flip charts
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Set of individual mini whiteboards for group activities
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Large whiteboards
Meeting Rooms
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5 conference rooms seating 8-10 capacity
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Meeting rooms with resource materials available
Additional Spaces
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Outdoor seating available weather permitting
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March-Sept Marquee set up on site, various capacities
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A large gazebo can be erected, please enquire with centre hosts
Accommodation
Overnight Accommodation
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26 rooms with up to 120 beds
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Mixture of bunkbeds and single beds, sleeping up to 5 in a room, this includes 2 rooms with disabled access
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All ensuite rooms
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Towels and bedding provided, please bring own toiletries
Extras
Outdoor Options
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Bonfire pit
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Gas-fired BBQ
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Sports equipment available – basketball, football, frisbees, bean bag basketball, table tennis, pool table, 10min walk from sports fields and playground
Study Materials
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If you require institute materials for your event, please arrange and order in advance of your event
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Please contact us for any other questions
Catering
Kitchen
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Fully equipped commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art ovens and induction hobs
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All organising teams are asked to bring their own cooks.
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Organising teams to liaise with venue hosts around kitchen needs
Cafe
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Well-equipped café with a wide range of coffees and teas.
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Café can be used for over-spill during large events or for extra break-out space.
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Safeguarding includes safe staff recruitment procedures, risk assessment and correct teacher: child ratios and persons having valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) certificates.
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Contacts us for any assistance needed for safegaurding around your event
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Safeguarding Policy: https://www.bahai.org.uk/safeguarding
Additional Information
Upcoming Events + Availability
The Training Institute Board for England coordinates the programme at the Bahá'í Training Centre. We'd love to help with your event! To make a provisional booking, please email us at tiben@bahai.org.uk with your intended event dates and we'll be happy to check availability for you.
Booking Your Event at the Centre
We'd love to support you with your event! Here's how it works:
Step 1: Check Availability
Before filling out a booking form, please contact us through this website or email us at tiben@bahai.org.uk to check if your preferred dates are available.
Step 2: Complete Your Booking
Once availability is confirmed, you will need to complete the booking process by filling in the booking form. Your booking will be confirmed in writing together with pricing and terms of use, after which you are encouraged to speak with the Training Centre hosts to make logistical arrangements, and to send out the registration link for your event.
Step 3: Personal Support
The Bahá'í Training Centre hosts will reach out to help plan your event. They'll work with you on all the details, including:
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Room setup and allocation
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Catering arrangements
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Volunteer coordination
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Any special requirements you might have
Every event is unique, and we're here to ensure yours runs smoothly from start to finish.
Questions? Contact us at tiben@bahai.org.uk - we're happy to help!
Volunteer at the centre
The Bahá’í Training Centre has a service-oriented, volunteer-run philosophy. All its purchases, setting-up and running costs have been, and continue to be met by voluntary financial donations and the time, skill and effort of many people – including those who attend the courses and events. Collaboration and active engagement are key to community development, and this is modelled in the way the Training Centre operates. We have experts who oversee key areas such as building maintenance, cleanliness and safety. While participants will do much of their own house-keeping various helpers will be needed: cooks and assistants, tidy-up for younger youth, gardens, running the cafe etc. We hope people will carry out these duties with enthusiasm, pride and joy. Please fill-in your date and time that you would like to donate to serve.
