The Hayes Conference Centre where the Writers' Summer School takes place is in the village of Swanwick in Derbyshire. The nearest main town is Derby.

Built in the 1860s as a gentleman's country residence, The Hayes was acquired by a Christian organisation in 1910.

Improvements to modern standards began in 1991 with the building of the Alan Booth Centre (twin-bedded en-suite rooms) and Lakeside (large single- or double-occupancy double-bedded rooms with en-suite showers and a lift to upper floors) which was completed in 2001.

Most of the accommodation is now in the Lakeside block.

In the Main House (which includes the Quad) upgraded rooms have facilities similar to those offered in the Alan Booth Centre while Standard rooms have washbasins, with bathrooms and tea/coffee points nearby.

Please note that there are no longer any “Special Requirements” rooms as these have all been refurbished and integrated into the upgraded standard types.

pic © Angela Lansbury 2007

The Hayes has a bar, pleasant grounds, and a chapel for quiet reflection and a short, optional morning service.

See the booking page for tariffs and booking detail.

Swanwick 2008 August 09 to August 15
Diamond Anniversary Year
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