# Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford, Herefordshire City centre venue in Hereford sleeping 50 for retreats, teambuilding events and corporate meetings, or training camps ## At a Glance - Sleeps 10 - 50 - 50 bedrooms - Dining for 50 - Venue capacity 50 ## Images - Total images stored: 8 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3706.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - outside seating under parasols; alt: Stephens Hall - outside seating under parasols) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3695.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - sit down to eat together; alt: Stephens Hall - sit down to eat together) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3677.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - a communal lounge with piano and TV; alt: Stephens Hall - a communal lounge with piano and TV) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3658.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - single room with desk and wardrobe; alt: Stephens Hall - single room with desk and wardrobe) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3674.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - desk and TV in each room; alt: Stephens Hall - desk and TV in each room) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3696.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - fully equipped commercial kitchens; alt: Stephens Hall - fully equipped commercial kitchens) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3667.jpg (caption: Stephens Hall - comfy single beds; alt: Stephens Hall - comfy single beds) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stephens-Hall-Royal-National-College-for-the-Blind-IMG_3664.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Only available outside of term time. Conveniently located for delegates meeting from different parts of the UK, Stephens Hall at the Royal National College for the Blind is a great venue with on-site accommodation, suitable for time away from the workplace, teambuilding events and executive meetings. Good facilities include a large communal dining room also ideal for a board meeting or presentation. Organisations and community groups might choose this venue for a development and planning meeting, or for a retreat with activity spaces available. The on-site bistro allows the group to focus on work-related matters, although there are commercial kitchens set up for large group self catering too. A large lounge with comfy sofas is also suitable for yoga classes or breakaway group discussions. Teambuilding and retreat activities can be organised in the local area, with mountain hikes and other outdoor activities in Bannau Brycheiniog (1.5 hours) or the Malvern Hills (40 minutes), and water sports on the River Wye, 30 minutes away. 50 comfortable single en suite bedrooms provide privacy, each with a shower room and WC as well as a work station. The centre of the lovely cathedral city of Hereford is within walking distance, offering a range of good pubs and restaurants for an evening out. Groups can visit the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library at the cathedral, or engage with local tradition at the Cider Museum. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** No dogs accepted. - **Accessibility:** Fully accessible. - **WiFi:** WiFi available. - **Dining Room:** Dining together for up to 50 guests. - **Kitchen:** Commercial kitchens, fully equipped. Laundry facilities on every corridor. On-site bistro available. - **Sitting Room:** Communal lounges with sofas, digital televisions and internet access. - **Bedrooms:** 50 single bedrooms, en suite. - **Bathrooms:** En suite shower in each room. - **Outdoor:** Outdoor seating under parasols and a welcoming entrance. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Centrally heated. - **Linen:** Bedding supplied. - **Parking:** Free parking available on site. - **Smoking:** No smoking. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Minimum 3 night stay outside of term time only. 40% deposit required to confirm booking. - - Groups of between 10 and 50 guests. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/national-college-for-the-blind-hereford-herefordshire/business#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [Heart of England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/heart-of-england) > [Herefordshire](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/herefordshire) > [Hereford](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/hereford) ### Address Address: Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1DT, GB Latitude: 52.068358143137 Longitude: -2.705705165863 ### About The Area Located in the city of Hereford and 30 minutes from the Wye Valley National Landscape. The Malvern Hills are 40 minutes away and Bannay Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) 1 hour and 30 minutes. Gloucester is an hour away, and Worcester 50 minutes. ### What's Nearby? - **Shop:** Hereford has Waitrose, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl. - **Food and Drink:** On-site bistro and a range of pubs and restaurants in Hereford. - **Airport:** Bristol, Birmingham or Cardiff. - **Train:** Hereford. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Serena Thirlwell - Phone: +44 (0)1432 376 376 - Email: hello@thepoint4.co.uk