When churches plan a weekend away, leadership retreat, or annual conference, the venue matters for far more than bedrooms and meeting rooms. The right setting helps people settle quickly, worship freely, and focus on what God wants to do among them. That is why we believe a Christian conference venue in the UK should offer more than practicality. It should feel welcoming, peaceful, and ready to serve the life of the Church.
At Christian Conference Trust, we exist to help churches, Christian charities, and Christian organisations gather in places where they can pray, learn, worship, and grow together. Across our three venues in Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, and Northamptonshire, we welcome the rich breadth of denominations and provide a safe place to meet, seek God, and enjoy fellowship together. Our prayer is that every guest leaves more on fire for Jesus.
More than a venue
We know that when a church comes away together, something changes. Away from the noise and pressure of everyday life, people often find more space to listen to God and enjoy deeper fellowship. On a conference, worship is less rushed, conversations are less distracted, and there is more room for ministry. That is one reason we believe these times away matter so much in the life of the Church.
We are here to make those moments possible. Our venues are exclusively for Christian groups, and everything we do is shaped around serving churches and ministries well. We are not simply providing rooms and catering. We are creating the kind of setting where your church family can be built up in faith.
A Christian conference venue that understands church life
We know many groups need more than just beds and a main hall. They need a venue that can hold the full life of their church well. That may mean vibrant worship in the main sessions, smaller spaces for prayer and teaching, comfortable bedrooms for families and leaders, and enough room for fellowship over meals and tea & coffee.
That is exactly what we are set up to provide. At The Hayes in Derbyshire, we can host residential conferences for up to 400 delegates. High Leigh in Hertfordshire can accommodate up to 320 guests. Highgate House in Northamptonshire is ideal for groups of up to 190, with its largest hall seating 200. Across our centres, groups benefit from flexible meeting spaces, en-suite accommodation, AV equipment, Wi-Fi and fully catered stays designed to make ministry easier.
High Leigh in Hertfordshire.
Hospitality that serves the Church
For us, hospitality is not an added extra. It is part of our ministry. We know that when the practical details are taken care of well, leaders can lead, teams can serve, and delegates can give themselves more fully to worship, fellowship, and rest.
That is why our all-inclusive approach matters. When groups book with us, accommodation, meals, tea & coffee, meeting rooms, AV equipment, and Wi-Fi are all covered in one simple price. There are no hidden charges, and there are no supplements for single occupancy. As a charity, we work hard to keep Christian conferencing accessible and to reinvest what we receive back into serving God’s Kingdom through our venues.
Food, fellowship, and feeling at home
We also know that food matters. Meals are not just a practical part of a conference. They are often where conversations deepen and friendships form.
Over the past few years, we have worked intentionally to make our menus more reflective of the diverse groups we welcome. That includes incorporating African and Caribbean flavours and adapting dishes, flavours, and accompaniments where we can in response to the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the groups staying with us. For exclusive-use bookings, our chefs will often speak directly with organisers in advance to understand preferences and requirements. That flexibility helps guests feel valued and at home from the moment they arrive.
Why this matters for growing churches
Many churches today are wonderfully diverse, multi-generational, and full of life. Some are looking for a Christian conference centre for a large annual gathering. Others need a church retreat venue for a leadership team, youth group, or church family weekend. Some want exclusive use so the whole venue can reflect their programme, culture, and rhythm of worship.
We understand that no two churches are the same. But we also know that every church wants a place where people can arrive and feel at ease, where worship can flow, where fellowship can flourish, and where the environment supports what God is doing among them. That is what we seek to provide across all three of our venues.
Three venues, one shared heart
Each of our centres has its own character, but all three share the same heart for Christian hospitality.
The Hayes in Derbyshire.
The Hayes is our largest venue and is well suited to bigger residential conferences, church weekends away, and national gatherings, with accommodation for up to 400 guests. High Leigh offers a large conference setting in Hertfordshire, just outside London, with accommodation for 320. Highgate House provides a more intimate setting in Northamptonshire, with space for up to 190 guests and 16 meeting spaces. Across all three, we aim to provide quality, flexibility, and a Christian environment where groups can gather with confidence.
Highgate House in Northamptonshire.
For larger groups, we also offer exclusive use at all three venues, based on minimum guest numbers. Exclusive use gives churches and Christian organisations the freedom, privacy, and flexibility to shape the whole environment around their event.
High Leigh in Hertfordshire.
A place where your people can gather well
Choosing a Christian conference venue is not only about comparing prices or capacities. It is about choosing a place that supports ministry.
We believe churches should be able to come away together without carrying the full weight of logistics on their shoulders. That is why we work to make conferences and retreats simple, welcoming, and well supported. Whether you are planning a church weekend away, a residential conference, a leadership retreat or a worship gathering, we are here to serve your ministry and help your people feel at home.
If you are looking for a Christian conference venue in the UK, we would love to welcome you to one of our centres and help you plan a gathering where your church can worship, grow, and enjoy fellowship together. For new bookings or to discuss a quote, groups can contact our sales team on 0300 111 4444 or simply click the “Get a quote” button below.
FAQs
What is a Christian conference venue?
A Christian conference venue is a place designed to host church and ministry gatherings in an environment that supports worship, prayer, teaching, fellowship, and rest. Our venues are exclusively for Christian groups and are designed to serve churches, charities, and Christian organisations.
Do you offer exclusive use?
Yes. We offer exclusive use at all three venues, based on minimum guest numbers, with full access to bedrooms and meeting spaces.
What is included in your all-inclusive pricing?
Our all-inclusive pricing includes accommodation, meals, tea & coffee, meeting rooms, AV equipment, and Wi-Fi, with no hidden charges and no supplements for single occupancy.
Which venue is best for larger groups?
The Hayes is our largest venue and can host up to 400 guests. High Leigh can host up to 320, and Highgate House up to 190, with its largest hall seating 200.
