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Be our guest

Get away and stay in one of our comfortable guest rooms. Find time to walk, reflect or join the community during our meeting times.

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Visiting us soon?

Visiting Ashburnham Place and need a little more information? Check out our Contact page, and remember, we are closed on Mondays.

Join the Catalyst volunteer training programme

Apply for the Catalyst training programme. For 18 – 27 year olds who have a desire to grow in faith and life skills.

Learn new skills

Develop your gift

Be part of the team

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Getting started

The application will only take 15 minutes to finish.

To complete the application you will need:

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Try our new menus

Enjoy the taste of fresh food from our walled Kitchen Garden to your table.

The West Room at Ashburnham Place

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Meeting space for all

Small to large groups take in the atmosphere and views of our various meeting rooms.

Ashburnham Place closed dates

Due to events, the site will be closed on the following dates:

Saturday 16th of November.  (Opening Sunday, 17th  of November)
Monday 23rd of December 2024 to Wednesday 1st of January 2025 (Opening Thursday the 2nd of January)

2025
Saturday 1st – Monday 3rd  of March (Opening Tuesday the 4th of March)
Saturday 29th – Monday 31st of March (Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas – pre bookings only)  (Opening Tuesday the 1st  of April)
Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th of May (Opening Tuesday the 6th of May)
Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May (Opening Tuesday the 27th of May)
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 12th August (Opening Wednesday the 13th of August)
Saturday 22nd November (Opening Sunday the 23rd of November)
Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 1st Jan (Christmas closure) (Opening Friday the 2nd of January 2026)

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Events at Ashburnham Place

Retreat, learn and make new connections at one of our in-house events. Contact me for more info.

Read our events diary

From one day events to week long breaks. Read our events diary.

Walking through Winter – 15% off Listed Price
Tue, January 14
Katherine Gantlett

Walking through Winter – 15% off Listed Price

Do you have questions when faced with winter seasons of loss in your lives, explore walking through them with authenticity, Faith & Hope.
Time Out – 15% off Listed Price
Tue, December 3
Steve Wood

Time Out – 15% off Listed Price

An opportunity to Relax, Refresh & Renew
At the Threshold – 15% off Listed Price
Tue, January 21
Anna Robinson

At the Threshold – 15% off Listed Price

A retreat drawing on the theme of thresholds. For those on a faith shifting journey, to take time to slow down, be still, notice & listen.

Study with WTC

You can study theology to degree level at Ashburnham Place with WTC
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Grounds and gardens

Over 200 acres of ancient woodland, wildlife and lakes to discover.

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Explore the hidden paths

Blue Doors Rear View

Searching for a quiet place to get away? Stay at Blue Doors

We have a delightful self-catering cottage, ‘Blue Doors’, which is set alone in the beautiful woodland that surrounds Ashburnham Place.

 

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Visit the best farmers' and provisions market in East Sussex.

Our monthly farmers market offers artisanal, local, ethical, and sustainable products: cheese, meats, fish, chocolate, honey, preserves and more.

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Work at Ashburnham Place

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Join our team

Check here for current employment opportunities at Ashburnham Place in paid positions and specific volunteer roles.

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Find a good read

Our bookshop has an excellent variety of bibles, Christian resource books, ethical gifts, cards and snacks.

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Who we are

About us

Ashburnham Place is stewarded by the Ashburnham Christian Trust and is home to a serving community of Christians from many traditions.

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