MULTI – MILLION POUND RENOVATION DUE TO BE COMPLETED BY SPRING 2026
After years of planning and fundraising the multi-million pound “Link Project” is well under way and is due to be completed in Spring 2026. It involves a complete renovation and transformation of the Ashbourne Methodist Church.
Artist's impression of the road side exterior
Artist's impression of the garden entrance
Images Allan Joyce Architects
Gateway aims to offer affordable accommodation in a friendly environment in a great location in the centre of the market town of Ashbourne.
The Gateway Centre will be completely redeveloped and is being transformed into a modern, high standard hostel offering seven ensuite bedrooms sleeping 35 guests. When it reopens it will be renamed Gateway Lodge. In a separate building within the grounds there will also be a one bedroom and two bedroom fully furnished apartments.
Gateway Lodge will be ideal for:
- Schools
- Young people
- Uniformed organisations
- Family groups
- Church groups
- Walking, cycling and outdoor sports groups
- Residential workshops