Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Mount Cook Adventure Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4LS
Call The Office on 01629 823702
Adventure Centre on the edge of the Peak District
The main building accommodates up to 140 guests across 35 ensuite bedrooms and features a large, glass-fronted licensed refectory. A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available, fully equipped with projectors and screens to support classroom sessions, workshops, or conferences.
Just outside, 10 distinctive glamping-style pods each sleep four in bunk beds and include lighting, USB charging points, heating, and private WCs. Shower facilities are conveniently located in the main building. All bedding is provided, just bring your own towels. Guests can choose from bed & breakfast, half board, or full board options. Self-catering is also available for sole-use bookings.
Nestled within 9 acres of private grounds, Mount Cook offers a wide array of outdoor activities such as zip wire, archery and rock climbing all of which can be pre-booked for groups of 8 or more.
The Centre enjoys direct access to the High Peak Trail and the Pennine Bridleway, making it a great base for walking and cycling. It's also next to Black Rocks for climbing. Local attractions include Cromford Mills World Heritage Site, the Heights of Abraham, Chatsworth House, and Carsington Reservoir.
A popular choice for schools, clubs, corporate retreats, weddings, and gatherings of friends and families, Mount Cook also provides ample free parking for up to 40 vehicles just a two-minute walk from the main building, along with electric vehicle charging and accessible parking options.
The main building accommodates up to 140 guests across 35 ensuite bedrooms and features a large, glass-fronted licensed refectory. A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available, fully equipped with projectors and screens to support classroom sessions, workshops, or conferences.
Just outside, 10 distinctive glamping-style pods each sleep four in bunk beds and include lighting, USB charging points, heating, and private WCs. Shower facilities are conveniently located in the main building. All bedding is provided, just bring your own towels. Guests can choose from bed & breakfast, half board, or full board options. Self-catering is also available for sole-use bookings.
Nestled within 9 acres of private grounds, Mount Cook offers a wide array of outdoor activities such as zip wire, archery and rock climbing all of which can be pre-booked for groups of 8 or more.
The Centre enjoys direct access to the High Peak Trail and the Pennine Bridleway, making it a great base for walking and cycling. It's also next to Black Rocks for climbing. Local attractions include Cromford Mills World Heritage Site, the Heights of Abraham, Chatsworth House, and Carsington Reservoir.
A popular choice for schools, clubs, corporate retreats, weddings, and gatherings of friends and families, Mount Cook also provides ample free parking for up to 40 vehicles just a two-minute walk from the main building, along with electric vehicle charging and accessible parking options.
This accommodation is featured on our map of the Peak District and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
180: 140 Beds across 35 bedrooms (including 2 with disabled access), plus 40 beds across 10 Pods.Open:
All year. Office hours 9-5.Price per night:
Please contact for prices - prices start at £19.20 pp per night.Booking:
Book via email, telephone or website.Directions:
From A6 at Cromford follow signs to Wirksworth up Cromford Hill, at the top turn right onto Porter Lane (signposted Middleton By Wirksworth and Ashborne) Mount Cook well signposted on the left and shares the main entrance with the Eco and Stone Centres. From Wirksworth follow the main road towards Cromford, after the railway bridge in Bolehill turn left and follow the above instructions.Public Transport :
Train at Cromford (buses from Cromford Village), buses from Derby, Matlock and Bakewell.Walks :
Long Distance Walks The Pennine Bridleway Limestone Way White Peak Loop
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre pushes into corporate conference market with new catering packages
August 18th 2026
Derbyshire, 17th August — Mount Cook Adventure Centre, the not-for-profit outdoor activity centre on the edge of the Peak District, has announced a fresh push into the corporate and conference market, with a new range of catering packages now available for meeting and conference spaces accommodating up to 90 delegates.
For over a decade, Mount Cook has welcomed schools, groups and adventurers to its Derbyshire site. The centre has long offered meeting and conference facilities, and is now putting a spotlight on this side of the business, inviting more businesses and organisations to hold team away days, training sessions and conferences at the venue.
The meeting rooms sit on the edge of the Peak District, surrounded by open countryside. Each room is equipped with a projector and screen, speakers and microphone, reliable Wi-Fi and power throughout, with air conditioning available in The Lodge. Free on-site parking and accessible access are provided for all delegates.
To support the push, Mount Cook has introduced a new range of catering packages, with options including tea and coffee with biscuits, a continental breakfast, and an executive lunch buffet. Prices start from £4.95 per person for a minimum of 12 people.
Organisers can also build outdoor activities and team building sessions into their event, drawing on the centre’s experience running adventure activities across the Peak District.
A spokesperson for Mount Cook Adventure Centre said: “We have already welcomed a number of local businesses through our doors, and the feedback has been fantastic. Many organisers have commented on how the setting alone helped shift the tone of their meeting for the better. We are looking forward to welcoming more businesses from across Derbyshire and beyond.”
Meeting spaces range from a boardroom for eight to a full conference space for up to 90 delegates, with the venue’s team on hand to help plan room layout, refreshment timings and any additional activities.
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For more information or to check availability, contact:
Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Tel: 01629 823702
Email: [email protected]
Web: mountcook.uk/meeting-spaces

Mount Cook Adventure Centre’s Meeting and Conference Spaces for Up to 90 Delegates
August 15th 2026
We’re putting the spotlight on our meeting and conference spaces, now with new catering packages, offering space for up to 90 delegates and bringing a fresh option to businesses and organisations looking for somewhere different to think, plan and connect on the edge of the Peak District.
For over a decade we have welcomed schools, groups and adventurers to our centre in Derbyshire, and our meeting and conference spaces are just as ready to host the corporate world. If you are planning a team away day, a training session or a full conference, we have the space and the setting to make it memorable.
Our meeting rooms sit on the edge of the Peak District, surrounded by open countryside and fresh air. It is the kind of location that helps people switch off from the everyday and focus on what matters, without the distractions of a city centre venue.
The rooms come fully equipped for modern meetings, with a projector and screen, speakers and microphone, air conditioning (in The Lodge) and reliable Wi-Fi and power throughout. Free parking is available on site, and the venue offers accessible access for all delegates.
We know that good catering makes a real difference to a meeting day, so we have put together a new range of catering packages to suit every event. Choose from tea and coffee with biscuits, a continental breakfast, or an executive lunch buffet, with catering starting from just £4.95 per person for a minimum of 12 people.
Beyond the meeting room itself, our grounds offer something most conference venues cannot. For groups wanting to build in a change of pace, we can arrange outdoor activities and team building sessions to complement the working day, drawing on our years of experience running adventure activities across the Peak District.
Our team is on hand to help plan every detail, from room layout to refreshment timings, so organisers can focus on their agenda rather than the logistics. We have already welcomed a number of local businesses through our doors, and the feedback has been fantastic, as seen from the quote below from Bowmer and Kirkland after a team-building day.
“The meeting room and facilities were exceptional. The food was varied and delicious, and the activities were inclusive and got people out of their comfort zones. The feed back I have received from everyone who attended is so positive. I credit that mainly to the Mount Cook teams efforts, so thank you again for all your support!”
From a boardroom for eight to a conference space for ninety, we have options to suit. Our venue is proving popular with businesses across Derbyshire and beyond who want a change from the usual hotel function room, and we expect demand to grow as more organisations discover what we have to offer.
To find out more or to check availability, get in touch with our team on 01629 823702 or email [email protected]. Full details on our meeting and conference spaces, including catering options and room specifications, are available at mountcook.uk/meeting-spaces.
We look forward to welcoming you to Mount Cook Adventure Centre for your next meeting or conference.
Mount Cook Adventure Centre
01629 823702
[email protected]
www.mountcook.uk


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