Ashton Centre

Picture of the Ashton Centre

The Centre is a purpose built building with sleeping accommodation for a maximum of 40 persons. It is possible to arrange for other people to camp near to the Centre. Camp fees are payable for numbers above 40. Outside the Centre there is a flag green area with flagpole which is for exclusive use of the users of the Centre. Please note that camping or pitching of tents is not permitted on the flag green.

Dormitories

The five carpeted dormitories each have 8 bunks. All the bunks are complete with mattresses and pillows with pillowcases. For hygiene reasons all users must bring their own top pillowcases and use them (pillowcases are available for hire at 25p each if users forget to bring their own)

Activity Room / Dining Area

This is a reasonably sized carpeted room (25ft by 25ft) with chairs and tables. A large Television and video player are provided, also a large wall mounted dry wipe board.

Picture of the Kitchen

Kitchen

The large kitchen is fully equipped with sinks, a six burner cooker, oven, toaster, freezer, refrigerator, cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery for 40 people. There is a serving hatch between the Kitchen and Dining Area. Tea towels and cleaning fluids are not provided.

Toilets

Male and female toilets for night use.

Drying Room

A small drying area is also available in the centre.

Services

There is ample hot and cold water, electricity and ducted hot air heating.

Health and Safety

There are night lights, emergency lighting, fire alarm, smoke detector systems, and emergency exits. An electronic fly catcher is provided in the Kitchen.

Charges

Please see the charges for 2010 for full details, there are no hidden extras, all electricity, gas and heating are included in the price.

Layout

The diagram below shows the layout of the Ashton Activity Centre.

Layout of the Ashton Centre.