Centres
We have eight main centres across Essex, details of which can be found below including location and facilities.
Room hire
We have eight centres across Essex, each with unique amenities available for room bookings. Our facilities are open for use by partner organisations, local businesses, and groups. If you’re interested in reserving a room, feel free to reach out to our team using the link provided below.
ACL Basildon
Address:
Lifelong Learning Centre, Churchill Avenue, Broadmayne, Basildon, SS14 3SG
Parking:
Adjacent to centre but parking cannot be guaranteed.
Childcare:
Not at this centre.
Opening Times
Monday
9.00am – 5.00pm (Term time and Non-Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Reception opening time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time and Non-Term time)
9.00am – 7.30pm (Reception opening time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 5.00pm (Term time and Non-Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Reception opening time)
Thursday
9.00am – 5.00pm (Term time and Non-Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Reception opening time)
Friday
9.00am – 5.00pm (Term time and Non-Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Reception opening time)
Opening times may change due to unforeseen circumstances
Please note the following changes to the Basildon opening times:
22/07/2024
Assessment Day / Evening
26/07/2024
7.30 -18.00
29/07/2024
7.30 -18.00
02/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
12/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
16/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
26/08/2024
Closed
27/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
28/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed
06/09/2024
7.30 -18.00
ACL Brentwood
Address:
Bishops Hill, Rayleigh Road, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1BD
Parking:
Adjacent to centre but parking cannot be guaranteed.
Childcare:
Not at this centre.
Monday
9.00am – 7.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 7.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Please note the following changes to the Brentwood opening times:
23/07/2024
Assessment Day – Open until 9:30pm
26/07/2024
08.30 – 16.00
02/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
09/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
16/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
16/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
26/08/2024
Closed
27/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
28/08/2024
7.30 -18.00
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed
06/09/2024
7.30 -18.00
ACL Chelmsford
Address:
Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB
Parking:
Limited car parking is available on site but a parking space can’t be guaranteed.
Childcare:
View childcare information
Monday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Please note the following changes to the Chelmsford opening times:
22/07/2024
Assessment Day – Open until 9:30pm
26/08/2024
Closed
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed
ACL Clacton
Address:
St.Osyth Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3BN
Parking:
Public parking is available adjacent to the centre.
Childcare:
View childcare information
Opening Times
Monday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Opening times may change due to unforeseen circumstances
Please note the following changes to the Clacton opening times:
23/07/2024
Assessment Day – Open until 7pm
06/08/2024
08:00-21:00
26/08/2024
Closed
27/08/2024
08:00-21:00
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed
ACL Colchester
Address:
Wilson Marriage, Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LR
Parking:
Limited on-site parking but a car parking space can’t be guaranteed. We suggest learners consider car sharing, use public transport or if possible walk to the centre. Learners travelling by car are suggested to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of their course.
Childcare:
View childcare information
Monday
9.00am – 7.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 7.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 7.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 7.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Non-Term time)
Please note the following changes to the Colchester opening times:
22/07/2024
Assessment Day – 08:00- 21:30
23/07/2024
08:00 – 21:30
24/07/2024
08:00 – 21:30
25/07/2024
08:00 – 18:00
26/07/2024
08:00 – 16:30
27/07/2024
08:00 – 21:30
29/07/2024
08:00 – 21:30
30/07/2024
08:00 – 21:30
31/07/2024
08:00 – 21:30
02/08/2024
08:00 – 16:30
09/08/2024
08:00 – 16:30
14/08/2024
08:00 – 18:00
16/08/2024
08:00 – 16:30
19/08/2024
08:00 – 18:00
23/08/2024
08:00 – 16:30
26/08/2024
Closed
30/08/2024
08:00 – 16:30
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed
04/09/2024
08:00 – 21:30
ACL Harlow
Address:
The Library and Adult Community Learning Centre, The High, Harlow, CM20 1HA
Parking:
Central location, no on-site parking facilities
Childcare:
Not at this centre.
Opening Times
Monday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 7.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 4.00pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Opening times may change due to unforeseen circumstances
Please note the following changes to the Harlow opening times:
23/07/2024
Assessment Day – Open until 7pm
26/07/2024
08.30 – 16.00
02/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
09/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
16/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
23/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
26/08/2024
Closed
30/08/2024
08.30 – 16.00
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed
ACL Maldon
Address:
White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5FW
Parking:
Public parking is available adjacent to the centre.
Childcare:
View childcare information
Monday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
CLOSED
Please note the following changes to the Maldon opening times:
26/07/2024
Closed
29/07/2024
Closed
30/07/2024
Closed
31/07/2024
Closed
01/08/2024
Closed
02/08/2024
Closed
05/08/2024
Closed
06/08/2024
Closed
07/08/2024
Closed
08/08/2024
Closed
09/08/2024
Closed
16/08/2024
Closed
23/08/2024
Closed
26/08/2024
Closed
30/08/2024
Closed
02/08/2024
Closed
03/08/2024
Closed
06/08/2024
Closed
ACL Witham
Address:
Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP
Parking:
Parking is available at this centre.
Childcare:
Not at this centre.
Monday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Tuesday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Wednesday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Thursday
9.00am – 4.15pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm (Term time)
9.00am – 3.30pm (Non-Term time)
Please note the following changes to the Witham opening times:
23/07/2024
Assessment Day – Open until 7pm
26/07/2024
Open
02/08/2024
Closed
09/08/2024
Closed
16/08/2024
Closed
23/08/2024
Closed
26/08/2024
Closed
30/08/2024
Closed
02/09/2024
Closed
03/09/2024
Closed