Our Venue

Based in the beautiful and little known Ribble Valley in the North West of England, our training centre matches our individuality and quirkiness. Converted from the Station Master’s House and the platform Ticket Office and Waiting Rooms, this spacious venue allows us plenty of room to play, in comfort and privacy.

We are right on the A59, 15 minutes away from the M6 and M65, and 25 minutes away from the M62, M60 and M66, there is plenty of space for off road parking and surprisingly enough, we are right on the railway line! A wonderful metaphor for learning journeys. We look out onto trees overlooking the cricket ground and tennis courts on the one side and the old station platform on the other. Pendle Hill and Whalley Nab are in the distance.

We provide a continuous supply of light refreshments and we are in easy reach of tea-rooms, restaurants, pubs and excellent sandwich bars. The 12th century church and ruined Abbey grounds provide a haven of quiet at lunchtime.

Inside Station House

Take a look inside our venue with these views. You can move the picture by holding down your left mouse key whilst over the picture or using the arrow keys on your keyboard. These are Quicktime images and if you do not have a compatible player on your computer you will be offered one to download.

The image above and the one below are of the main training room with Judith DeLozier during one of her visits.

This is the reception area.

This is the outside of our building.

Tourist Attractions

Make your visit to the Ribble Valley an outing for everyone.  Whilst you are enjoying your learning, this is an opportunity for them to explore in a different way.

The Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate, Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool and Lancaster are all within an hour or so’s journey.  Visit David Hockney’s centre in
Saltaire, Shipley, the Bronte Parsonage at Hawarth, Wordsworth’s cottage at Rydal Water,
Norah Batty’s house at Holmfirth.  Take in the gardens of Tatton Park and the Hattie Winthrope country is on your doorstep.

Alternatively, you may like to explore Lancashire’s industrial past, with working mills and the Leeds Liverpool canal winding through the county.

Contact our local Tourist Office for up-to-date information about What’s On, by ringing 01200 425566 or checking out their website www.ribblevalley.govt.uk