Who it's for
Adults affected by cancer. Some days and programmes are for particular stages or circumstances, and each session's description says who it's for.
In-person support
Some things only happen when people are in the same room.
At the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre, set in the gardens of Ham Green House near Bristol, you can meet others who understand, learn from our practitioners and take real time for yourself. Everything Penny Brohn Cancer Care UK offers here is open to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, and no referral is needed.
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Good to know
Joining with someone
Loved ones can come with you to the Relax and Restore Retreat. On the Living Well programme they can't join the sessions, but they're welcome to stay, enjoy the house and eat with the group. At a Cancer Support Day they can come if you'd like help taking in the advice.
How to start
Register once, then book online. You don't need an appointment just to visit the Centre.
Before you visit
Lunch needs to be booked by 12 noon the day before your visit, so our kitchen team can prepare enough meals for everyone, including people affected by cancer, other Centre guests and members of the public. Book lunch here.
What happens at the Centre
People sometimes ask about the differences between our in-person offerings. Here’s the short version.
Cancer Support Days
A full day at the Centre with others in a similar situation, built around activities that support your health and wellbeing, delivered by our specialist team and backed by clinical evidence.
See upcoming Cancer Support Days
Retreats and residentials
Stay with us for a night or two. Relax and Restore is a one-night pause to rest and recharge. The Living Well with Cancer Programme is a two-night deeper dive into supporting your health and wellbeing using our whole-person approach.
See upcoming retreats and residentials
Regular in-person sessions
Weekly sessions at the Centre, from yoga and sound baths to art sessions and more.
See what’s on at the CentreAs a charity, every donation helps keep Penny Brohn Cancer Care UK open to everyone. If you’re unable to give at this time, please still join us; you’re why we’re here, and we’ll never turn anyone away because of their circumstances.
Your first visit
You don’t need an appointment to visit the Centre. You can simply come in Monday to Friday, walk the gardens, sit quietly in the Sanctuary or have a cup of tea in the Dining Room.
Lunch is available to book on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please book ahead so our kitchen team can plan.
How to find us
Ham Green House, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We usually close for a short time over Christmas and New Year. For this year’s closure dates, visit our News and stories page.
There’s plenty of free parking on site; use the postcode BS20 0HH and What3Words marked.curve.penny. By public transport, take the X4 bus to Pill, get off at The Anchor, and it’s a signposted five-minute walk.
Some independent therapists and organisations also work from Ham Green House. Their services are separate from ours and may charge; contact them directly.
Book an in-person service
Register once, free, then book the day, stay or session that suits you. Our Welcome and Bookings Team can help on 0303 3000 118.
Come and see us
The kettle is usually on. Visit the Centre, or join our weekly online Welcome session to find out more.