The building was designed in 1904 but it was not until 1906 that the foundation stone was laid
The Pilgrims Welcome Centre, opened in June 2015, is located in the basement of the Former School of St. Ignatius.
It has lockers, toilets, wi-fi, plugs, water fountain and vending machines so that pilgrims who just finidhed the Ignatian Way or other routes, such as those following St. James's Way, can use them.
It is in this welcome center that pilgrims who have completed the Ignatian Way will get their final stamp on the credential and they are able to get a certificate.