Universalis

Thursday 4 August 2011

Hymn Society - 7

We were most impressed with High Leigh Conference Centre and shall probably have a future conference before long at the Hayes Conference Centre.



The Hayes, in Swanwick, Derbyshire, has successfully been the market leader as a Christian Conference Centre since 1911, providing residential and day conference facilities for up to 400 delegates. Set in beautiful Derbyshire countryside with easy road, rail and air links, the Centre is well equipped to serve your conference with quality facilities, and friendly, efficient staff.

The Centre offers a flexible range of facilities to ensure your needs are met. International, national, regional and local conferences are all held at The Hayes. Several organisations have used the Centre each year for over 50 years.

We provide:
Residential accommodation for 400 people - in mainly en-suite accommodation
270 Bedrooms – with single, twin, double and family rooms available
Over 30 meeting rooms with contemporary conference facilities
Free wireless internet available
Location - situated in the heart of England with strong transport links
Flexibility and knowledge of our customers' needs and expectations
Quality service from helpful, well trained, professional staff
Relaxed, peaceful and quiet environment
Sports Hall for five-a-side football, badminton and basketball
Outdoor five-a-side football pitch, croquet set, giant draughts and connect four
Indoor games room offering table tennis and pool
Play area with swings, slide and climbing frame
Award winning gardens and grounds
Labyrinth for prayer and meditation
All of these elements are provided at The Hayes at prices rarely beaten. Our care for you, and your delegates, is our priority as we aim to meet all your requirements.

History
The Hayes was built in the 1860s as the home of Mr. Fitzherbert Wright, maternal great, great grandfather of the Duchess of York. In 1910 his son, Henry, sold the Estate to the company who adapted and extended it for use as a Conference Centre.

1 comment:

John the organist said...

Check 19 July 2009 on my blog for pictures of Dornoch window Praise. Hayes is a great place - I went to the Methodist music society conference one year and they sing a hymn verse before every meal in harmony - fab!