The Thornbury Centre was built with an eye to providing top of the range training facilities. A computer suite and five comfortable multi-purpose rooms complement the two conference halls to create a venue able to meet a wide variety of training requirements.

All five training rooms have an emphasis on practicality and comfort. Adaptable configurations ensure that we are able to create the right environment for your particular needs.

The Court Room
Under the Centre’s impressive curved wood ceiling the Court Room is a bright and comfortable space ideal for a large conference table layout or multiple rows of chairs.
seats 25

The Russell Room
The Russell Room is ideal for large group or multiple small group sessions. The tables and chairs can be arranged in a variety of compositions for maximum flexibility. Picture windows look out onto the hall and the centre’s central plaza.
seats 20—25

The Leavesly Room
This comfortable room, furnished with a boardroom style table is ideal for round-table training and presentations. A feature is the floor to ceiling picture window which offers a birds eye view into the St. Margaret’s Hall.
seats 15—20

The Hackwood Room
The light and airy Hackwood Room is adaptable to a range of training layouts. As with all rooms in the Thornbury Centre, the space makes the most of natural light but is also fitted with blinds to assist with computer and slide projection.
seats 15

The Michael Rear Room
The Thornbury Centre’s sweeping architecture belies the fact that the building actually houses four floors. Sharing the lower level with the café and library is the Michael Rear room. This multi-purpose room is furnished with moveable chairs and tables.
seats 20

The Centre’s two Conference Halls offer a choice for larger events. They are:
The St. Margaret’s Hall
— a comfortable 200 seat auditorium with stunning architectural features.
The John Day Hall
—a spacious multi-purpose hall which can seat up to 120 people.

The Computer Suite is equipped with 15 PCs running the latest versions of industry standard software and internet access. The suite is available with very favourable rates for evening and weekend bookings.

Equipment and Support

Facilities available for use in all rooms include Digital PC and Video Projector, PC with internet access, slide and overhead projectors, flip charts, marker boards and stationery consumables.
Both halls also have a professional quality PA sound system, lectern and are fitted with a hearing aid loop system.
A Reception and ‘Meet and Greet’ service will be available for your event. Your own personal event co-ordinator is able to see your event through from booking and administration to resource support on the day.
The Thornbury Centre also offers a wide range of catering solutions including hot and cold buffets and a quality café open throughout the day.

If you’d like to talk with us about how The Thornbury Centre can be the perfect venue for your training event, contact the Events Co-ordinator on

01274 666649

The Russell Room