Comfortable accommodation and a whole range of activities.

I’ve often cycled past Thornbridge Outdoors, near Bakewell (not to be confused with Thornbridge Hall) and thought it looked super. My family and I have cycled the rewarding Monsal Trail (one of those old-railway-lines-turned-into-cycleways) many times. It’s a lovely 8 mile easy run up to Blackwell Mill with an ice cream at Miller’s Dale. There’s an old railway station where we sometimes sit to catch our breath, Thornbridge is just there (it is a private site so you can’t just wander around).

The old large building you can see that spans to either side of the arch was a private waiting room for the railway, for the guests of Thornbridge Hall. The accommodation comprises of the Farm House, Lodge, Woodlands and 2 The Woodlands and a group camp site with seasonal Teepees (you can’t see these from the track). You can hire some or all of them for your group or family gathering. Woodlands and the Lodge offer accessible wheelchair accommodation.

Of course we’re right in the Peak District here, so as well as the Monsal Trail, you’ve got easy access to the ‘edges’ of Froggat and Stanage; all the wonderful walking and cycling; and some great cave systems too.

If you’re looking for a base for group activities, Thornbridge Outdoors can provide both comfortable accommodation and a wide range of activities.

Late Autumn availability at Thornbridge Outdoors in the Peak District

The Thornbridge Centre has a range of accommodation ideal for groups of 10 to 90 people.  With accessible and sustainable accommodation options and the following availability for Autumn 2019.

13-15 September – Farm House (sleeps 38), Woodlands (sleeps 10)
25-27 October- Lodge (sleeps 38), Farm House (sleeps 38)
01-03 November – Lodge (sleeps 38), Woodlands (sleeps 10)
08-10 November – Farm House (sleeps 38)
15-17 November- Lodge (sleeps 38), Farm House (sleeps 38), Woodlands (sleeps 10), 2 The Woodlands (sleeps 4)
29 Nov – 01 December- Farm House (sleeps 38)
06-08 December – Farm House (sleeps 38)
13-15 December – Lodge (sleeps 38), Farm House (sleeps 38), Woodlands (sleeps 10), 2 The Woodlands (sleeps 4)
20-22 December Lodge (sleeps 38), Woodlands (sleeps 10)
The Thornbridge Centre has a range of accommodation ideal for groups of 10 to 90 people.  With accessible and sustainable accommodation options now available in the Woodlands building.  Woodlands stands in mature woodland and has rural views. Sleeping up to 10 people in two rooms with a large flexible main room which can be a living and dining room, a bedroom, or a meeting room for up to 12 people. There are kitchen facilities, an enclosed decking and patio area with seating and 50” wall mounted TV, Blu-ray player. The building has a sustainable build with natural materials, excellent insulation, ground source heat and a water catchment system for watering the garden.

To many friends and family to fit in your house ? Why not hire a bunkhouse at Thornbridge Outdoors and celebrate in the countryside.

Thornbridge Outdoors has a range of accommodation with self contained bunkhouses sleeping from 4 to 40.  All self catering with dinning areas large enough to seat your whole party.  At the moment Thornbridge Outdoors has Christmas availability in  The Lodge (sleeps 38), The Farm House (sleeps 38), Woodlands (sleeps 10) and the smaller 4 bed unit at  2 The Woodlands.   There is New Year availability at  Woodlands (sleeps 10) and 2 The Woodlands (sleeps 4)

The Monsal Trail goes past the edge of our site.  It is  is an off road accessible trail  that is ideal for bikes, wheelchairs and push chairs.  Perfect for easy walks on boxing day or New Years day, it  offers a flat route through the glorious Peak District countryside and travels 8.5 miles between Bakewell & Blackwell Mill near Buxton.   It’s popular with visiting groups to walk down the Monsal Trail to the Hassop Station cafe, enjoy a drink and some food and walk back.

At other times groups can bring their own bike and explore the local area or hire an instructor to lead a bike ride.  Alternatively you can ride down the Monsal Trail with one of our instructors and then abseil off the bridge! We can offer other activities on and off-site, please check the link for more details.