Friends of Lockerbrook Farm gathered on Saturday to celebrate the centre’s 60th birthday. The derelict farm was taken on in 1964 by youth charity, the Woodcraft Folk to provide outdoor experiences for young people from the big cities.

Over the last 60 years Lockerbrook has hosted thousands of young people in it’s remote location with spectacular views. Volunteers and staff have helped to transform the old hill farm with it’s broken down barns and pig sty, where visitors camped in the garden and washed in the icy stream into a warm, modern group hostel which continues to welcome groups of all types (young and old). We host school groups, wellness groups, uni clubs and societies, friends and families and can offer self-catering or catered stays (with notice) and help you find suitable activities in the local area. You book the whole hostel and our nearest neighbours are a mile away, so it’s great for groups who value a bit of privacy.

The outdoor education Centre, sleeps 44, and is passionate about spreading love of the outdoors and the planet to the next generation with a large selection of activities in a beautiful peaceful space there is guaranteed to be something that suits you and your group. They provide activities both on-site and throughout the stunning Peak District and work with an additional group of experienced freelance instructors to provide safe adventure opportunities for all ages and experience levels.

The centre is only available to sole use groups, which means it will be all yours and you will have the passionate staffs undivided attention during your stay. The centre will tailor its activities to you and your group to provide the perfect experience that benefits you the most. They provide activities both on site and throughout the stunning Peak district and work with an additional group of experienced freelance instructors to provide safe adventure opportunities for all ages and experience levels.

Situated in glorious isolation high above Ladybower Reservoir with stunning views across the Upper Derwent Valley. This converted hill farm has two barns, which sleep 38 in 7 rooms, with an additional 3 twin rooms. Self-catering kitchen, dining room, large social space, log burner & drying room. Catering & outdoor activities available.

The sole use and tailoring means any group, not just young people, will find a perfect environment for them, corporate groups are welcome as are special interest groups, for example yoga groups will find a peaceful, remote location to relax and unwind in the gorgeous natural beauty of the Peak district national park.