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 40 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.
