Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre, operated by the Woodcraft Folk, is situated in glorious isolation high above Ladybower Reservoir. With the nearest neighbour over a mile away and exclusive use of the accommodation guaranteed, you can make the Centre your own during your stay. The well equipped bunk barn sleeps 38 across 7 rooms plus three twin rooms are available to hire to extend capacity up to 44.
The site offers breath-taking views down to the Ladybower Reservoir and is a great base to explore the stunning Upper Derwent Valley’s many footpaths and bridleways. Lockerbrook is ideal for schools, family gatherings, reunions and groups of friends. Catering and outdoor activities can be booked if desired.
The Centre offers cosy, clean and functional accommodation. There's a large well equipped self catering kitchen and dining room, an activity room and lounge area with log burner. Outside you can enjoy a large sunny courtyard and lawn area with the fabulous views and BBQ. Perfect for relaxing after a busy day exploring the Peak District.
One well behaved dog permitted (ground floor rooms only, additional charge).
Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre, operated by the Woodcraft Folk, is situated in glorious isolation high above Ladybower Reservoir with stunning views across the Upper Derwent Valley. The 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 with log burner & drying room. Catering & outdoor activities available.
Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre, operated by the Woodcraft Folk, is situated in glorious isolation high above Ladybower Reservoir. With the nearest neighbour over a mile away and exclusive use of the accommodation guaranteed, you can make the Centre your own during your stay. The well equipped bunk barn sleeps 38 across 7 rooms plus three twin rooms are available to hire to extend capacity up to 44.
The site offers breath-taking views down to the Ladybower Reservoir and is a great base to explore the stunning Upper Derwent Valley’s many footpaths and bridleways. Lockerbrook is ideal for schools, family gatherings, reunions and groups of friends. Catering and outdoor activities can be booked if desired.
The Centre offers cosy, clean and functional accommodation. There's a large well equipped self catering kitchen and dining room, an activity room and lounge area with log burner. Outside you can enjoy a large sunny courtyard and lawn area with the fabulous views and BBQ. Perfect for relaxing after a busy day exploring the Peak District.
One well behaved dog permitted (ground floor rooms only, additional charge).
44: Main barn 38 (36 bunks + 2 fold-out beds). 3 x twin rooms
Open:
All year.
Price per night:
2024: Bunk Barn: £825-£1,020. Twin rooms: £63-£68. 2025: Bunk Barn: £825-£1,050. Twin rooms: £63-£70. Additional charge PPPN over 30 guests. 2 nights min. Discounts for schools & youth groups.
Booking:
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Directions:
Lockerbrook can be found just over a mile up a track from the A57 Snake Pass between Sheffield and Manchester. It is signposted ‘Lockerbrook Farm Centre' and has a rough surface and some sharp and steep corners. Coaches can be met at Fairholmes Visitors Centre with luggage transfer and a picturesque 25 mins uphill walk for the group.
Public Transport :
The nearest train station is at Bamford (9.5 km away). Buses from Sheffield and Bamford stop 1.5 hours walk away at the Bamford turn off on the A57. In summer there are some buses to Fairholme Visitors Centre, 25 mins walk. If you are arriving by public transport contact the centre to see if they can help with arrangements.
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Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre, operated by The Woodcraft Folk, is situated in glorious isolation high above Ladybower Reservoir with stunning views across the Upper Derwent Valley. The converted hill farm has 2 accommodation units; the Bunk Barn sleeps 38 in 7 rooms & the Cottage Annexe sleeps 6 in 3 rooms. Catering & outdoor activities available.
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The Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre is perfect to help children and young people connect with the outdoors
March 21st 2022
The centre is passionate about spreading their 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.
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.
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.
Here is the story of Tip the dog, who stayed for 104 days with the frozen corpse of her master on the hills above the Derwent Dams. Joseph Tagg, the shepherd who got caught out on the moors, used to stay occasionally in a lean-to at the end of the old barn on Lockerbrook Farm. The barn was demolished in the 1970s, but last month one of Lockerbrook’s volunteers rescued a little stone drinking trough and returned it to Lockerbrook to mark the 65th anniversary of the discovery Tip alive and by her masters side. If you bring a group to stay at Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre you can visit Tips grave and sleep in a room named after the loyal collie.