I love this place partly for its charming cafe, partly for the occasional music and theatre events taking place here. Lately, the amateur theatre group and the jazz concert organising volunteers announced that they are not continuing for some reason. Which is a shame. I hope some younger people will pick it up and revive the theatre and concerts. I hope the council also helps to revive this great venue. In the meantime, enjoy your coffees here... Update summer 2015: the café here was recently bought by a company that does not entirely honour the existing loyalty cards. Very mean! I will never return for a coffee there. However, this will not deter me from going to the centre for events. The centre is an important part of...
Read moreAttended for work training. Very clean facilities. In close proximity to shops and a moderately busy high street. On site café (i didn't purchase anything) seemed fairly reasonable from an observers POV. The one and only gripe I have is a lack of onsite parking - however, there is a PAD RINGO parking lot within walking distance. As you'll appreciate, a full day course could prove pretty steep in parking charges. Im not sure about public transport as I didn't explore this option. Overall, id...
Read moreGreat place to hold conferences, meetings, functions etc Parking is available opposite the centre in the public/shopping centre car park. At the moment (May 2025) they have road works and 3 way temporary traffic lights in place opposite the centre, which can make...
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