School & Group visits

All year round many local schools, universities, community groups and others visit the peaceful setting of Drolma Centre for guided tours of our beautiful meditation & shrine room (with Buddhist statues and art) or talks on meditation and the Buddhist way of life. 

The centre is open to everyone and we are always happy to arrange visits and tours of the centre or indeed we can send one of our students or teachers to your school or group to explain and answer questions on meditation and the Buddhist way of life if this is more convenient. 

Our teachers are familiar with the key stages of the religious education 'Agreed Syllabus'.

Visiting Us
A typical visit would last up to 1.5 hours and can include a brief tour of the centre to get a feel for life in a Buddhist community. This is followed by a talk and meditation in our meditation room. It is an inspiring and calming environment. We can include a question and answer session & simple breathing meditation. We can explain some of the symbolism or anything else you would like to cover.

Visiting hours are between 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday. If you have special requirements outside of these times please call us and we will try to fit in with your needs. 

Booking
To book your visit please call our community relations team
t. 01733 755444
e.cr@drolmacentre.org.uk
Charges
Please pay reception in the main office when you arrive. Cheques should be made payable to 'Drolma Buddhist Centre'.

Visiting us
Charges per person for visits to the centre are as follows:

  • Pre school - £1.20
  • Primary school - £1.20
  • Secondary school - £1.45
  • Special school - £1.20
  • University - £2.50
  • Adults - £2.50
*Note – For school & university visits there is no charge for your teachers and assistants.

Visiting you
If you would like one of our teachers to come to you and visit your school or group charges are as follows:
  • Half day (or less) £30
  • Full day £50

Plus
Petrol Mileage 18p - per mile each way from Drolma Centre to your location

*Note - To calculate the total charge for us to visit you calculate as per following example: Half day £25 + Mileage at 18p per mile each way from Drolma centre to your location.