The Niland Centre – Facilities and Booking
The Niland Conference Centre is a bright and spacious single-storey building located within the beautiful and spacious grounds of Rosary Priory Convent.
It is fully wheelchair accessible.
There is limited free parking immediately adjacent to the Centre, together with some overflow spaces in the grounds of the Priory. Additional parking is available on local side streets.
WiFi is available throughout the Centre and Refreshments (teas, real coffee, herbal teas) are provided with all bookings.
The Niland Conference Centre does not provide other catering, but outside caterers may be used. Many local caterers are familiar with the Centre. Suggestions are available upon request.
The Centre has its own meditation garden with benches and a fish pond, which provides a quiet space for reflection. The gardens of the Priory grounds are open to anyone who uses the Centre.
Conference Room
The Conference Room is a bright, airy and peaceful space with under-floor heating and a good natural acoustic that can be enhanced by the PA system.
Details...
With its spacious feel, the Conference room is suitable for groups from 25 to 125, and can be arranged theatre-, board-room or cabaret-style to accommodate your need. (NB rectangular tables only).
Groups of fewer than 50 usually have sufficient space for break-out groups within the Conference Room, while larger groups are entitled to Sole Hire of the Centre if it is available.
Facilities
Features
- PA system with Loop
- Screen (ceiling-mounted)
- Projector (ceiling-mounted, VGA/HDMI compatible)
- Laptop
- Under-floor heating
- Tables available
Newcastle Room
The Newcastle Room is the first choice for groups between 10 to 24 people. It is a smaller version of the Conference Room minus a PA system.
Details...
Its flexible space is normally laid out with tables and chairs (4 by 6) but can be re-configured into a board- or cabaret-style meeting room with tables, theatre-style or a casual circle for less formal meetings.
Newcastle gives access to the adjacent, smaller Siena Room, ideal for a break-out space or small groups (up to 12) when the Newcastle Room is not in use.
Newcastle and Lima Rooms can be opened up to form one large room for groups of 25 or more (maximum capacity of 60).
Groups of fewer than 50 usually have sufficient space for break-out groups within the Conference Room, while larger groups are entitled to Sole Hire of the Centre if it is available.
Facilities
Features
- Screen (ceiling-mounted)
- Projector (ceiling-mounted, VGA/HDMI)
- Laptop
- Under-floor heating
- Tables
- Portable projector for Siena
Lima Room
The Lima Room provides immediate access to the Kitchen with its convenient serving counter and hatch which may be closed off during meetings.
Details...
It is a bright space that is ideal for enjoying refreshments and meals. Typically this is where all refreshments are served.
It is best suited as a break-out room or for a board-room style meeting.
The Lima and Newcastle Rooms can be opened up to form one large room for groups of 25 or more, with a maximum capacity of 60.
Facilities
- Portable screen
- Portable projector
- Laptop
- Under-floor heating
- Table
Make a Booking
Cancellation Policy
Decide which Room best suits your requirements
Select the appropriate link from the drop down menu to verify availability–the clock icon in the lower right-hand corner indicates a partial booking; hover over it to see what times are booked
Complete the online form to submit an initial bookings reservation
We ask for a non-refundable deposit of £75 per day. Upon receipt of your deposit, your booking will be approved.
Please note that bookings cancelled with less than 30 days’ notice may be subject to the full donation amount.
A peaceful place for sore eyes and reflection.
From your welcome, to your bells, your mugs to your hugs – everything went towards making our experience a lovely one. Please pass on my personal thanks to Sister Dominica who worked so hard today and nothing was too much trouble.
Contact us
We will reply to your enquiry at our earliest convenience
Address
Niland Conference Centre
Rosary Priory
93 Elstree Road
Bushey Heath, Bushey, Herts. WD23 4EE
Telephone
(+44) 07746 707 247
For room bookings or information about an event you are planning: bookings@nilandconferencecentre.co.uk
For the Dominican Sisters’ programme of events: events@nilandconferencecentre.co.uk