The Oval Centre is a community centre and conferencing facility in the heart of the Salterbeck estate.
We can offer comprehensive, spacious, and multi-functional conferencing facilities and services. A great location for anyone looking to run a conference, exhibition or sales event, run training courses, charity or club events.
What’s on
We run lots of regular events and sessions. Take a look at the details below or follow us on Facebook for the latest events and news.
We meet every Friday at 1.30pm for a friendly time of craft, chat and a cup of tea (and maybe some cake and biscuits). Everyone is welcome to have a chat, learn new crafts, share ideas and advice. And more importantly have crafting fun.
Everyone is welcome, we have a mixture of abilities and interests. So if you want to try something new or need some on advice, come and join us.
Salterbeck Tenants and Residents (STAR)
Our aim is to help improve the lives and surroundings of people living and working on the Salterbeck Estate in Workington.
STAR meet every third Thursday in the month at either 11am or 6pm. Find out more on our Facebook page or by calling 01946 834 713.
Fit 4 Life Gym
Fit 4 Life is a Social Enterprise set up with the aim of aim to improve the health and well-being of all local people, especially those who have, or who are at risk of developing chronic diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes and Strokes.
Open from 9.00am to 12.30pm for classes. Please call Fit 4 Life directly on 01900 841782 or email info@fit4lifecumbria.org
Fit 4 Life also run the MS Society Group.
Community Lunch
Free lunch and prize bingo!
Every Monday and Wednesday, 12pm-2pm.
Booking is essential, call 01946 834713 to secure a place or find out more.
Salterbeck Youth Group
Every Monday
Free entry for all ages
Ages 8-10 years:
Every Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm
Fun games and sports!
Ages 11+
Every Monday 7:30pm-9pm
Looking for fun, sports or just somewhere to hang out? Come along, make new friends, and enjoy yourself. Just turn up and see what you think!
Digital Bytes - Tech/Online help sessions
Want advice on using your tech? Need help filling in online forms?
Join us for a Digital Bytes session 10:30am-12pm every Wednesday.
Free Fridays
Do you have a club or group that would like to meet locally? e.g. stay & play, book clubs, art groups, choirs etc.
The Youth & Community room at The Oval Centre offers free sessions on Fridays to Salterbeck residents.
(Other sessions can be booked depending on availability).
For more information or to book please call 01946 834713.
Interested in getting involved?
Want to get involved in our community and run regular events, workshops or exercise classes?
Please get in touch and talk to our team about what you can do for our community and we’ll see what we can do.
We provide affordable room hire facilities and services to help local people and businesses in Workington and beyond.
We offer a variety of meeting room spaces to suit all your needs.
Along with a friendly and professional welcome, we offer spacious networking space, full disabled access and Wi-Fi for you to enjoy during your day.
By using our venues you are also helping us help local people fulfil their potential and improve their quality of life by offering excellent facilities for a wide variety of recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities.
We are close to public transport links and have on site parking. The Oval Centre is perfectly situated for hosting events, meetings and training sessions.
Features
Rooms available
Location: Lower ground floor
Features:
Dance floor
Interconnecting doors to lounge for greater capacity
Size: 12m x 16m / 192m²
Capacity:
Boardroom – 30
Cabaret – 78
Theatre – 150
Rates: Full day – £120
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Location: Lower ground floor
Features: Break-out booths for smaller discussions or breaks
Size: 12m x 9m / 108 m²
Capacity:
Boardroom – 30
Cabaret – 30
Theatre – 45
Rates: Full day – £75
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Location: Ground floor
Features
Comfortable seating area
Pool table
Table tennis table
Size: 12m x 12m / 144 m²
Capacity:
Boardroom – 30
Cabaret – 40
Theatre – 50
Rates: Full day – £75
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Location: Lower ground floor
Features:
Ideal space for a new small start-up or for one-to-one interviews
Own entrance
Size: 4.5m x 2.3m / 10.35 m²
Capacity: Office layout 1-2
Rates: Full day – £60
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Conference room
Location: Lower ground floor
Features:
Dance floor
Interconnecting doors to lounge for greater capacity
Size: 12m x 16m / 192m²
Capacity:
Boardroom – 30
Cabaret – 78
Theatre – 150
Rates: Full day – £120
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Lounge
Location: Lower ground floor
Features: Break-out booths for smaller discussions or breaks
Size: 12m x 9m / 108 m²
Capacity:
Boardroom – 30
Cabaret – 30
Theatre – 45
Rates: Full day – £75
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Youth & Community room
Location: Ground floor
Features
Comfortable seating area
Pool table
Table tennis table
Size: 12m x 12m / 144 m²
Capacity:
Boardroom – 30
Cabaret – 40
Theatre – 50
Rates: Full day – £75
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Private office
Location: Lower ground floor
Features:
Ideal space for a new small start-up or for one-to-one interviews
Own entrance
Size: 4.5m x 2.3m / 10.35 m²
Capacity: Office layout 1-2
Rates: Full day – £60
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Office for lease
We are pleased to be able to offer various office spaces which can seat a number of workstations. Whether you’re looking to start your own business, need an office to hire out or a space for a group of you to meet, there is something for everyone.
For full details on our office options and availability please contact us.
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How to find us
Find us The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive, Salterbeck, Workington, CA14 5HA
Located on Salterbeck Drive in the heart of the community.
Directions
Leave the M6 at Junction 40 for Penrith, take the first left at the roundabout and follow the A66 to the Cockermouth roundabout. Take the third exit. Follow the road to the next roundabout take the first left.
Follow the A66 until you reach a roundabout with a left hand turn onto the A595.
Take the A595 past the Melbreak hotel. Go straight ahead at the first and second roundabouts.
At the third roundabout you will need to turn right onto the A597 heading for Harrington. You will pass by the Lakes College on your right.
Follow the A597 through Harrington for approximately 2 miles.
Go straight ahead at the traffic lights in Harrington.
The Oval Centre is signposted, turn right opposite the British Legion.
The Oval Centre is on the left-hand side with free parking on site.
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Follow the A66 until you reach a roundabout with a left hand turn onto the A595.
Take the A595 past the Melbreak hotel. Go straight ahead at the first and second roundabouts.
At the third roundabout you will need to turn right onto the A597 heading for Harrington. You will pass by the Lakes College on your right.
Follow the A597 through Harrington for approximately 2 miles.
Go straight ahead at the traffic lights in Harrington.
The Oval Centre is signposted, turn right opposite the British Legion.
The Oval Centre is on the left-hand side with free parking on site.
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Take A595 from Whitehaven joining the by-pass
Follow the road until you reach the roundabout, you will see the Lakes College ahead.
Take the 1st left at the roundabout and follow the A597 through Harrington for approximately 2 miles. Go straight ahead at the traffic lights in Harrington
The Oval Centre is signposted, turn right opposite the British Legion.
The Oval Centre is on the left-hand side with free parking on site.
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From the South
Leave the M6 at Junction 40 for Penrith, take the first left at the roundabout and follow the A66 to the Cockermouth roundabout. Take the third exit. Follow the road to the next roundabout take the first left.
Follow the A66 until you reach a roundabout with a left hand turn onto the A595.
Take the A595 past the Melbreak hotel. Go straight ahead at the first and second roundabouts.
At the third roundabout you will need to turn right onto the A597 heading for Harrington. You will pass by the Lakes College on your right.
Follow the A597 through Harrington for approximately 2 miles.
Go straight ahead at the traffic lights in Harrington.
The Oval Centre is signposted, turn right opposite the British Legion.
The Oval Centre is on the left-hand side with free parking on site.
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From the Carlisle and Penrith area
Follow the A66 until you reach a roundabout with a left hand turn onto the A595.
Take the A595 past the Melbreak hotel. Go straight ahead at the first and second roundabouts.
At the third roundabout you will need to turn right onto the A597 heading for Harrington. You will pass by the Lakes College on your right.
Follow the A597 through Harrington for approximately 2 miles.
Go straight ahead at the traffic lights in Harrington.
The Oval Centre is signposted, turn right opposite the British Legion.
The Oval Centre is on the left-hand side with free parking on site.
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From the Whitehaven area
Take A595 from Whitehaven joining the by-pass
Follow the road until you reach the roundabout, you will see the Lakes College ahead.
Take the 1st left at the roundabout and follow the A597 through Harrington for approximately 2 miles. Go straight ahead at the traffic lights in Harrington
The Oval Centre is signposted, turn right opposite the British Legion.
The Oval Centre is on the left-hand side with free parking on site.
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