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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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I learned many things about community life, faith and work on Catalyst. Iasmin

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The application will only take 15 minutes to finish.

To complete the application you will need:

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Fancy doing further studies with Catalyst?

You can study for a Certificate of Higher Education in Kingdom Theology with WTC whilst on the Catalyst programme.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to find out more.

There’s more to discover at Ashburnham Place

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A Nice Bow Of Soup

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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:

2025
Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 1st Jan (Christmas closure) (Opening Friday the 2nd of January 2026)

2026
Saturday 14th March – Monday 16th March (Mother’s Day Weekend. Pre booked Afternoon Teas only) (Opening Tuesday 17th March
Saturday 2nd May – Monday 4th May (Opening Tuesday 5th May)
Saturday 6th June – Monday 8th June (Opening Tuesday 9th June)
Saturday 18th July – Monday 10th August (Opening Tuesday 11th August)
Tuesday 22nd December – Wednesday 23rd December (Pre booked Festive Afternoon Teas only)
Thursday 24th December 2026 – Friday 1st January 2027 (Opening Saturday 2nd January)
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January 2027 (Pre booked Afternoon Tea only)

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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.

Dust & Glory
Tue, May 5

Dust & Glory

What does it mean to be human? What makes us distinct from other creatures? What does a good life look like? Questions we shall look at.
Time Out
Tue, December 2
Steve Wood

Time Out

An opportunity to relax, refresh & renew. TIME OUT (ACT817) Tuesday 2nd December 2025 12 Noon – Friday 7th December 2025 10.30am Time Out – an opportunity to relax, refresh
Stepping Into The Bible
Tue, February 10

Stepping into the Bible

An opportunity to get under the skin of the Bible, to understand its world, & to ask the questions as we exploring the Biblical message. Stepping into the Bible Tues
Time Out
Tue, April 14
Steve Wood

Time Out

An opportunity to relax, refresh & renew. TIME OUT (ACT818) Tuesday 14th April 2026 12 Noon – Friday 17th April 2026 10.30am Time Out – an opportunity to relax, refresh

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.

A Butterfly On Daisy

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.

 

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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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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