Rooms and Prices
Flexible Spaces, up to 60 Delegates
Whether you’re hosting a board meeting, training programme, away day or conference, our adaptable rooms can be configured to suit your event. With capacity for up to 60 delegates and a range of smaller breakout spaces, the Maribel Conference and Training Centre provides the flexibility to create productive and engaging experiences for every group.
Nelson Mandela Room
Large Group Capacity
Our largest and most versatile room overlooking the gardens can be used with any set up. A sliding partition is useful to create a breakout area.
Capacity: 18-60
Room hire: £140 per day
Dalai Lama Room
Medium Group Capacity
Bathed in natural daylight with a vaulted ceiling this is a flexible room for up to 40 delegates. A self-contained adjoining room is used to serve food and drinks
Capacity: 16-40
Room hire: £140 per day
Malala Yousafzai Room
Small Informal Groups
Designed with comfort and conversation in mind, this room provides an inviting setting for intimate meetings, discussions and collaborative sessions.
Capacity: 12
Room hire: £80 per day
Emmaus Room
Small Formal Groups
Accommodating up to eight delegates around a large table, this room is ideal for smaller meetings, planning sessions and focused discussions.
Capacity: 8
Room hire: £80 per day
Why the Maribel Centre?
Not just a conference centre.
A place to be inspired.
Thoughtfully renovated in 2021, the Maribel Conference and Training Centre combines contemporary facilities with peaceful surroundings. Designed for collaboration and meaningful conversation, it’s a welcoming venue for all types of organisations – charities, CIOs, not-for-profit and public sector organisations, businesses, community groups and training providers alike.
Welcoming and Inclusive
Open to all types of organisations from charities to businesses, community groups to training providers.
Accessible
Step-free access throughout, wide doorways, all rooms located on the ground floor, hearing loop facilities, and accessible toilets.
Tranquil Setting
Nestled within St Mary’s Convent and its grounds, the Maribel Centre is a uniquely peaceful setting for productive and thoughtful gatherings.
Professional AV and Wi-Fi
Mobile large presentation screens, Wi-Fi throughout, and rooms that can be configured to suit your session format.
Food for Thought
From morning coffee to lunch and afternoon treats, our in-house catering offers simple, delicious options to keep your guests energised and focused. Bespoke requests welcomed.
Parking
Convenient on-site parking is available for up to 50 cars, with an EV charging point also provided.
Personal Service
We pride ourselves on a flexible, attentive service and are happy to accommodate your needs, from flip charts and notepads to pens and other meeting essentials.
Fair, Transparent Pricing
Our rates are competitive and clearly structured, offering strong value for organisations and events of all kinds.
A Venue with Purpose
We are a CIO and your booking contributes to the ongoing charitable work of CSMV, supporting education, outreach and retreat programmes.
What visitors say
Creating memorable experiences
that bring people back.
“All staff are approachable and welcoming. They respond to specific requests that are made and this makes each of the training days easier to facilitate. The food is delicious and colleagues have consistently given very positive feedback. A massive thank you to everyone as each person contributes to this very positive experience for each of the groups.”
“We all really appreciated the wonderful facilities provided. A perfect location for colleagues to reflect and plan. The food was excellent, especially the cookies! Many thanks for looking after everyone so well – many commented on how much they had enjoyed their day at the Maribel Centre.”
“Thank you once again for a really wonderful space for headteachers to meet and work – always so conducive for collaboration and reflection. Everyone commented on how much they appreciate the calm quiet space away from the business of school and we are always greeted so warmly. The catering was top quality and delicious. You provided exactly what was needed.”
“The Reception team are always so welcoming, efficient and hands on, especially with any last minute changes or requests.”
“The setting was beautiful and incredibly serene, the perfect environment for reflection and learning. From the moment we arrived, we received such a warm welcome.”
“The personal welcome is exceptional and the catering staff are always willing to accommodate requests, their warm and friendly manner is always so lovely and greatly appreciated.”
Getting here
Easy to reach from
across Oxfordshire and beyond.
Situated in the Vale of the White Horse in Oxfordshire, the Maribel Conference and Training Centre is within easy reach of Oxford, Swindon, Newbury and Reading.
Find Us
Maribel Centre
St Mary’s Convent
Denchworth Road
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 9AU
Directions Download
Download PDF directions to the Maribel Centre to share with your guests here.
Opening Hours
Weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm. (Saturday events available upon request)
By Car
Wantage is accessible via the A338 from the north and south, and the A417 from the east and west. The nearest motorways are the M4 to the south and the M40 to the north. Use postcode OX12 9AU for Sat Nav.
By Bus
The venue benefits from good public transport links, with regular bus services connecting Wantage to surrounding towns. Stagecoach West operates frequent services between Wantage and Oxford, while Thames Travel provides routes between Wantage and Didcot via Harwell Campus and East Hanney.
By Train
Just eight miles east of Wantage, Didcot offers excellent rail connections to Reading, Oxford, London and Cardiff, making the venue easily accessible for both regional and national delegates.
Come and see it
for yourself
The best way to understand what the Maribel Centre has to offer is to visit.
We’d love to show you round – no obligation, no pressure.
Get in Touch
Maribel Centre
St Mary’s Convent
Denchworth Road
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 9AU
01235 763141
Reception open weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm
(Saturday events available upon request)