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.
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 32 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

Artist's impression of the road side exterior

Artist's impression of the garden entrance
Images Allan Joyce Architects