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Comfy hostel with breakfast on South West Coast Path
December 20th 2024
Comfy beds, evening pizzas, full breakfasts, drying room and hot showers available in characterful hostel 10 minute walk from Hemmick… View details
Get your booking skates on!
December 20th 2024
Shining Cliff hostel, the magical off-road woodland hostel in Derbyshire only has a few weekends left for sole use in… View details
The Pennine Bridleway and you!
December 20th 2024
Spanning 205 miles, the Pennine Bridleway unfolds through the Pennine hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria. Crafted with equestrians in mind,… View details
Explore Kirkby Stephen – A Walker’s Paradise! 🥾🌿
December 20th 2024
Kirkby Stephen is a dream for walkers, with something for everyone: from riverside strolls 🌊 to thrilling fell-top hikes ⛰️. View details
Peak residential dates for 2025
December 18th 2024
Still looking for a residential school trip in 2025? Watersports provider UKSA have 5-day/4-night and 3-day/2-night multi-activity programmes on some… View details
Explore your creative side!
December 16th 2024
Both Lowry and Turner were big fans of Northumberland and with its rich landscape, stunning coastline, romantic castles, pretty gardens… View details
Solar Pannels and EV charger at Hagg Farm Centre
December 15th 2024
Getting young people, and You, into the countryside without breaking the planet or the bank, is a great achievement for… View details
A beautiful hostel in a beautiful Scottish seaside town
December 11th 2024
If you're looking for stylish, comfortable seaside accommodation that doesn't cost the earth - look no further than Murray Library… View details
Find out more about the future of Skiddaw House
December 10th 2024
In September, Cumbria Wildlife Trust announced that they had bought the 3000 acres of National Park that surrounds Skiddaw House.… View details
Special Offers & Late Availability
Getting away from the hustle.
December 20th 2024
Lockerbrook Farm is nestled in a wild corner of the peak district, 1 mile up a farm track from the… View offer
Lots of late availability at Goblin Combe Lodge in North Somerset
December 19th 2024
Goblin Combe Lodge and campsite is set just 10 miles outside of Bristol in 8 acres of its own grounds.… View offer
Comfy group accommodation in Suffolk
December 18th 2024
Enjoy the endless amounts of fun for large groups there is to be had at the Old Brooder Bunkhouse situated… View offer
Discount February 2025 half term stays in the John Hunt Base at Hagg Farm OEC (S33 0BJ)
December 17th 2024
We are offering a 30% discount on February half term stays in the John Hunt Base Hire the whole 18-bed… View offer
Coastal and Seashore Family Holidays
December 17th 2024
Located just 5 minutes from the Anglesey coastal path and sandy beach 'Borthwen' in Rhoscolyn, Outdoor Alternative offers the opportunity… View offer
August Bank holiday at Rookhow Bunkbarn, Lake District
December 14th 2024
Escape to the country for a 3 nights break over the bank holiday weekend. The perfect location for a group… View offer
Calling all charites, youth groups and schools – FREE overnight and outward bound experiences!
December 10th 2024
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Generation Green, a government initiative to give disdvantaged youngsters the… View offer
Discount January 2025 weekend stays in the John Hunt Base at Hagg Farm OEC (S33 0BJ)
December 1st 2024
The 18-bed John Hunt Base at Hagg Farm OEC has had a bit of a renovation over the last few… View offer
Self Catering Rooms – 3 for 2 Special Offer
December 1st 2024
Come & enjoy a great value stay on the North Norfolk Coast in our private ensuite rooms or shared facility… View offer
January Offers!
November 9th 2024
Come and stay at this magical off-road hostel, set in hundreds of acres of ancient woodland in Derbyshire! View offer
Celebrate New Year away from the crowds in the Northumberland National Park
November 4th 2024
Ilderton Dods Barn (sleeps 6) and Cottage (sleeps 2), offer toasty warm , super comfortable accommodation on a working hill… View offer
Pre-Christmas Break Away!
October 28th 2024
Fancy a weekend or Mid-Week break away in December to spend with family and friends? Come stay with us at… View offer
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