Lox Lane Christian Encounter Centre

Lox Lane Christian Encounter Centre is a peaceful residential conference and retreat venue in the North Dorset countryside, offering a welcoming setting for church groups, Christian organisations, leaders’ meetings, prayer retreats, workshops and short breaks. The venue is designed for groups that want dedicated time together in comfortable surroundings, with practical facilities for both structured programmes and informal connection.

The centre can accommodate up to 45 overnight guests across a range of en-suite bedrooms, including twin, double, single and family rooms. Organisers can choose from three larger meeting rooms, supported by two smaller breakout spaces, making the venue suitable for presentations, teaching sessions, discussion groups and workshops. The largest meeting room can host approximately 80 people, while additional rooms provide more intimate settings for smaller activities. Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex, and the main meeting room includes a projector and full PA system, with multimedia facilities available in the other meeting rooms.

Lox Lane offers both fully catered and self-catering arrangements. Catered bookings can include breakfast, lunch and evening meals, with advance planning available for vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free requirements. Smaller groups can also hire the seven-bedroom Farmhouse for an independent retreat or getaway, with a private garden, kitchen, reception rooms, dining space, barbecue and fire pit.

Set within six acres of rural grounds, the centre provides space for walks, outdoor discussions, recreation and relaxed social time. Ground-floor facilities and selected accessible bedrooms support a range of guest needs. With its combination of accommodation, meeting facilities, catering and tranquil surroundings, Lox Lane is well suited to residential conferences, retreats and faith-based group gatherings in Dorset.