South Ribble

.CONFERENCE INFORMATION

South Ribble Banqueting Suite

South Ribble Banqueting Suite offers a good venue for your conference, dinner or wedding and we would be delighted to offer our services for your special occasion.

Accessible and designed to cater for your every need, with flexible & adaptable furnishings, the Banqueting Suite can cater for groups from 10 to 250 people. We pride ourselves on our facilities, courtesy, food and service. Whatever the event, our team of dedicated staff will ensure it runs smoothly. Please call 01772 625505.

South Ribble can offer you a choice of other conference and event venues including the Leyland Hotel and Samlesbury Hall. Please search Lancashire conference venues.

.GROUP VISIT INFORMATION

You will find plenty of choice in South Ribble for your group to enjoy a day out. We have something for everyone whether you like heritage, food, shopping or the great outdoors. Please see the summary below of the facilities at our attractions and the contacts for you to arrange for your group visit.

.WORDEN ARTS & CRAFT CENTRE - LEYLAND - 01772 625505

Max group size	140
Catering facilities	At the Arts Centre for up to 140 by arrangement and at the Kiosk in Worden Park for small groups
Toilet facilities	Yes including facilities for visitors with disabilities
Parking	Free coach parking on main car park - please phone in advance to arrange
Admission	Free entry to Worden Park. Group prices available for other activities.
Disability Access	Yes
Opening times	Coffee Shop: 10am - 4pm (Nov-Mar), 10am - 5pm (Apr-Oct) Working craft units – opening times vary Courtyard Studio – please call for times & bookable arts workshop details Kiosk: 10am - 3pm (later in summer)
Suitability	Please call for details for school parties
Fits National Curriculum	Yes
Contact	(01772) 625505

.WORDEN PARK - LEYLAND - 01772 625581

Max group size	Please telephone contact for organised activities
Catering facilities	Catering for private functions in Arts Centre
Toilet facilities	Yes at 2 locations
Parking	Free coach parking on main car park - please phone in advance to arrange. 3 hours free car parking
Admission	Free (occasional small charge for organised events)
Disability Access	Some areas only (toilet facilities in Arts Centre)
Opening times	8am - dusk (latest 8.30pm) all year except Christmas Day
Suitability	School parties catered for
Fits National Curriculum	Yes. Ranger assisted visits and theatre performances
Contact	Paul Crighton (Head Ranger) (01772) 625581

.SOUTH RIBBLE MUSEUM & EXHIBITION CENTRE
.LEYLAND - 01772 422041

Max group size	50 welcome by prior appointment
Catering facilities	No
Toilet facilities	Yes
Parking	Free town centre car & coach parking nearby
Admission	Free
Disability Access	Some steps - please check details in advance
Opening times	Tue and Fri 10am-4pm, Thur 1-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Suitability	Yes
Fits National Curriculum	Yes, various elements
Contact	Dr David Hunt (01772) 422041

.LONGTON BRICKCROFT - LONGTON - 01772 611497 / 625581

Max group size	Organised visits for 15-30 people to reserve and visitor centre
Catering facilities	None
Toilet facilities	Yes when rangers on duty including facilities for visitors with disabilities and baby changing
Parking	Free - but not able to accommodate large coaches
Admission	Free (occasional small charge for organised events)
Disability Access	Yes
Opening times	Reserve open all year dawn-dusk. Centre open Winter: Thur-Sun 12.30-4pm/4.30 (week); Summer: Wed-Sun 12.30-4.30
Suitability	Yes
Fits National Curriculum	Yes
Contact	Paul Crighton (01772) 625581 / Site (01772) 611497

.THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
. LEYLAND - 01772 451011

Max group size	70 welcome by prior appointment
Catering facilities	Café for light refreshments, please pre-book large groups
Toilet facilities	Yes including facilities for visitors with disabilities
Parking	Free car and coach parking on site
Admission	Adult: £5.50 Seniors: (65 yrs +): £5.00 Children: (Under 4) free, (4-15 yrs) £3.00 Group discount 10% (12 - 24 people), 20% (25+ people) Family £14 (2 adults & 3 children)
Disability Access	Full access with ramps etc.
Opening times	10am-5pm Apr-Oct: Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mon Lancashire school holidays (Jul & Aug): Thur & Fri
Suitability	Yes
Fits NationalCurriculum	Key stage 1 and 2
Contact	Paulette Abrahams (01772) 451011

.SAMLESBURY HALL - SAMLESBURY - 01254 812010

Max group size	Approximately 120 - welcome by prior appointment
Catering facilities	Yes for groups by prior appointment
Toilet facilities	Yes including facilities for visitors with disabilities
Parking	Free parking - please book coaches in advance
Admission	Adult: £3.00; Children under 16 years £1 (group discount available)
Disability Access	Lower floors only, please contact for details
Opening times	Sun - Fri 11am-4pm (closed Sat)
Suitability	Yes
Fits National Curriculum	Yes
Contact	Angela Hunt (01254) 812010

.HUNTLEY'S OF SAMLESBURY - 01772 872820

Max group size	200 welcome by prior appointment
Catering facilities	Yes
Toilet facilities	Ladies/Gents/Disabled
Parking	Free parking including coaches
Admission	Free
Disability Access	Yes
Opening times	Restaurant: Mon – Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun & Bank Holiday Mon 10am to 6pm Food Hall: Mon – Sat 8.30am to 7pm; Sun & Bank Holiday Mon 10am to 5pm
Suitability	Yes
Fits National Curriculum	Please telephone for further details
Contact	Eddie Cowpe / Lisa Jackson – (01772) 872820

.LINKS

Preston Tourism Information	www.visitpreston.com
Visiting Lancashire	www.visitlancashire.com
Breaks and days out in England	www.enjoyengland.com
Ribble Coast & Wetlands Regional Park	www.ribblecoastandwetlands.com
South Ribble Borough Council	www.southribble.gov.uk
Samlesbury Hall	www.samlesburyhall.co.uk
British Commercial Vehicle Museum	www.bcvmt.co.uk
South Ribble Museum	www.southribble.gov.uk/museum