Torch Centre

Are you looking for a place to stay, a venue for a conference, a group training or planning session, an ‘away day’ or week-end break, a holiday, an event, or even a cream tea? We hope you find here all the information you will need to organise a group, stay here yourself for a break or a retreat, or book the Centre for a conference or an event.

The Torch Holiday and Retreat Centre is peaceful, welcoming and convenient. Its main purpose is to provide Christian holidays and retreats for people with sight loss but it is also available for booking by churches, charities and family groups. Day conference capacity is 40 and overnight up to 22 guests can be accommodated. The chapel can comfortably seat 60.

Location, location, location

The Torch Centre is at the gate of the South Downs National Park in the bustling Sussex village of Hurstpierpoint just minutes from the A23 London to Brighton road.

Pleasant garden with wonderful views and with a sizeable patio and attractive decking areas
Set back from the road along a tree-lined driveway
Large south-facing terrace overlooking the garden, the countryside and the Downs beyond
Country walks begin from the garden gate
Short walk into the village with local shops
Nearest station on London to Brighton line is Hassocks at 3 miles
Just 9 miles from the coast at Brighton
Address: 4 Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9QN

The House

Large comfortable lounge
South-facing dining room with stunning views
Small lounge for smaller groups
Purpose-built chapel (which can be used as a multi-function room)
Full catering facilities
Self-catering option
Level access throughout ground floor
Accessible toilet facilities

Conference Facilities

P.A. with loop in both the large lounge and chapel
CD/DVD player and digital projector
Wifi Internet connectivity
Flipchart
Keyboard

Overnight Accommodation

10 guest bedrooms available
Single and twin-bedded rooms
2 family rooms
Washing facilities in each room
2 en-suite rooms on the ground floor
Bathroom and toilet facilities on each floor
4 ground floor bedrooms
Accessible suite with direct access to terrace and garden
5 south-facing rooms with views of the South Downs

General

Experienced and fully trained staff and volunteers
A welcoming 'home from home' atmosphere
A Christian Centre where prayer and worship are part of daily life

The Torch Centre is ideal for ...

Week-end family groups, away days, or small conferences
Alpha week-ends, ladies’ retreats, men’s breakfasts
Activity week-ends, art or musical weekends
An event, as a venue for leadership conference or for a strategy or training session

The Cost

Costs for the use of Torch Centre can vary according to the type of stay. If you are organising a group booking or hiring the whole or part of the Centre the pricing given here will be of interest to you.

If you are interested in one of our Torch Holidays for people with sight loss the all-inclusive prices can be found on the Torch Holidays page.

Price list for use of Premises 2011-12

DAY

Room hire: £10 per hour

Room hire (exclusive use of Centre): £20 per hour

Catering

(Per person unless otherwise stated)

Day catering package (morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea): £15

Evening meal (incl. tea/coffee): £10

Breakfast: £5

Tea & coffee (additional): £2.50

Cream Tea: £5

OVERNIGHT

Full board (24 hour - incl. use of Centre): £60

Bed & Breakfast: £35

Single occupancy supplement: £10

Should the above terms not fit into your requirements then please contact us at the Centre.

Enquiries and Booking

Call the Torch Holiday & Retreat Centre on 01273 832282 or email TorchHRC@torchtrust.org