You really couldn’t ask for a better spot for it.

St Michael’s Environmental Education Centre in Hathersage, Derbyshire is in an enviable position. 

If you approach by railway using the Hope Valley line, you’ll leave either Manchester or Sheffield (depending on your direction) and soon hit the countryside. You’d be rattling along one of Britain’s most scenic stretches, with wild gritstone moors, reservoirs and homely dales flying past your window. Pretty soon you’ll be in the village of Hathersage, which has reason to claim to be England’s capital of the outdoors. With a handful of excellent camping/walking/climbing shops catering to those hardy and adventurous ones who want to explore on foot or on pedal the crags and moors, it attracts a rugged class of visitor. Hathersage also lays claim to the birthplace and grave of Robin Hood’s merry henchman Little John – you might choose to visit his grave in the churchyard. Its only a small step from there to what I reckon to be Hathersage’s best feature: the immaculate and picturesque open air Lido. They occasionally open for a night-time starlit swim!

Just on the edge of the town centre is St Michael’s Environmental Education Centre. From the outside it might be a dour Victorian school building, but inside it is a bright and airy residential centre for groups. They offer accommodation only or you could choose to access their adventurous activities for children or adults. You really couldn’t ask for a better spot for it.

Mention Independent Hostel Guide at the time of booking to receive a 20% discount

Special offer and late availability at the St Michael’s Centre in the Peak District   This well equipped centre provides low cost accommodation for groups of up to 38 in the thriving peak district village of Hathersage.  It’s a great place to explore the Peaks on foot, by road or rail.  With an open air swimming pool, shops, pubs and restaurants Hathersage has something for everyone, all a few steps from St Michael’s  centre.  The centre is perfect for families, friends and groups of all kinds.

Late availability as follows: 31st Jul – 5th Aug, 14th – 17th Aug, 21st – 25th Au

Book for a minimum 2 night stay, mention the IHG at the time of booking to receive a 20% discount (just £342.40pn min 20 people £17.12 pppn each additional person)

Mention Independent Hostel Guide at the time of booking to receive a 20% discount

Special offer and late availability at the St Michael’s Centre in the Peak District   This well equipped centre provides low cost accommodation for groups of up to 38 in the thriving peak district village of Hathersage.  Its a great place to explore the Peaks on foot, by road or rail.  With an open air swimming pool, shops, pubs and restaurants Hathersage has something for everyone, all a few steps from St Michael’s  centre.  The centre is perfect for families, friends and groups of all kinds.

Late availability as follows: 31st Jul – 5th Aug, 14th – 17th Aug, 21st – 25th Aug

Book for a minimum 2 night stay, mention the IHG at the time of booking to receive a 20% discount (just £342.40pn min 20 people £17.12 pppn each additional person)