The Global China Academy Centre is also known as the Fellows’ Home. In principle, it is open free of charge to various types of GCA Fellows and other visitors. Fellows and their families can use it free of charge for a week (see the Fellowship Benefits for details). Any time beyond this is exchanged for volunteer work. We welcome scholars associated with the Global Chinese Academy (GCA), GCA friends, and other visitors to either provide volunteer work or other resources, including donations to the Academy. These contributions can be used to support publishing uncensored work on China by the Global Century Press, the Global China Dialogue series forums, and occasional events at the Centre and elsewhere.

The Global China Academy Centre is situated in Northwest London. It sits just inside the green belt that encircles London and is away from the immediate hustle and bustle of traffic. Within a few minutes’ walking distance from the Centre, there are the Mill Hill Golf Club, Moat Mount Open Space, Moat Mount Outdoor Centre, and Scratchwood, an Ice Age oakland. Although it is 10 miles from Central London, several commuting options are available (see Visit us). We offer free local pick-up and can also arrange transportation to and from airports. Please schedule your visit in advance by reaching out to us (Please complete ‘Contact Us’ form for any requests at the end of the GCA homepage).

The GCA Centre or Fellows’ home features a library with over 6,000 books, function rooms, several bedrooms with en-suite facilities and a garden, see more details below:

• Function rooms (large meeting room can accommodate 20 people, small meeting room for 8 people, both equipped with screens and projectors)
• Library (5 in total, varying sizes)
• Gallery
• Dining area
• Bedrooms (9 units/rooms in total: 3 suites with kitchenettes and bathrooms, 2 double rooms with private bathrooms, 2 double rooms with shared bathrooms, 2 single rooms with shared bathrooms; 6 rooms with coffee/tea making facilities; 2 studios have washing machines, and an additional laundry room is shared;  all rooms have free Wi-Fi, screens for streaming TV are available upon request)
• Garden (suitable for hosting parties day or night, unaffected by weathers)
• Use of the communal kitchen, function rooms, library, laundry room and garden requires reservation
• Free parking available in the front driveway and nearby.

Thank you for your interest in the Global China Academy Centre. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse and comprehensive range of facilities (see related photos below) to meet the needs and enhance the experiences of our visitors. Whether you are here for an event, study, or leisure, our doors are always open, welcoming you into a space designed for connection, learning, and relaxation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Welcome to the Global China Academy Centre—every visit is an opportunity for discovery and engagement.

Parking for four cars available onsite. 

Function rooms / Libraries

More libraries

Galleries

Dining area

There are 9 bedrooms: 3 studios: one with a double bed (top), one with two small twin beds (bottom), and one with a single bed (middle) each.

2 double bedrooms: one with a king-size bed (top) and one with a small double bed (bottom), each with an en-suite.

1 twin bedroom (top), 1 double bedroom (bottom), and 2 single bedrooms, all with a shared toilet and shower room.

Parties can be held in all weather, day and night.  

• Click here to visit GCA Fellows’ Home Chinese page. 
• Click here to visit GCA Fellows’ Home Garden Chinese page. 
• Click here to visit GCA Fellows’ Home Garden. 
• Click here to explore the six ‘walk and talk’ routes, including tea and lunch or dinner. 
• Click here to visit the GCA Centre webpage.
• Please complete ‘Contact Us’ form for any requests at the end of the GCA homepage.