The Gateway Community Resource Centre

The Gateway is a community resource centre in central Warrington offering practical, accessible spaces for organisers planning meetings, workshops, training sessions, conferences, exhibitions and community events. Its rooms are available for both small gatherings and larger group activities, with flexible layouts that can be adapted to suit different formats and attendance levels.

The venue includes a dedicated conference centre, meeting rooms, training rooms, quiet spaces and an exhibition area. The conference facilities can be divided into separate sections, making them suitable for board meetings, classroom-style training, presentations and collaborative sessions. Event spaces can accommodate groups of up to around 120 people, while smaller rooms are available for interviews, one-to-one meetings, counselling, working groups and private discussions.

Facilities include Wi-Fi, natural daylight, adjustable lighting, heating, air conditioning in selected rooms, wheelchair access, blinds, projectors and smart television equipment. Organisers can request specific audiovisual requirements when making a booking, and the exhibition space provides an area where delegates can meet informally, visit stands or take refreshments from the community café.

The Gateway also offers on-site reception support and a professional setting for organisations delivering seminars, consultations, networking sessions, AGMs, team development activities and public information events. Its location on Sankey Street places it close to Warrington town centre amenities and transport links. The venue’s team can discuss room layouts, equipment, access arrangements, setup requirements and opening outside standard hours, helping organisers select a suitable space for their event.