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Make Your Trip to the Southwold Geography Fieldwork Academy a Residential Experience!

Darsham Country Centre provides comfortable overnight accommodation that is ideal for school residentials and youth groups. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from the Geography Fieldwork Academy in Southwold, it offers the perfect base for a school residential.

On arrival, the Centre Manager will welcome your group and ensure you feel at home. You’ll be shown important facilities such as fire exits, heating settings, recycling arrangements, and the use of the kitchen appliances. Fresh, clean bedding is provided so that the students can make up their own beds on arrival – a great way to encourage independence.

There is a local supermarket for any last-minute provisions and restaurants and takeaways for a teachers’ treat.

For times not at the Academy there’s lots to explore in the local area: traditional seaside towns, historic sites, scenic walking routes, and a train connection right to the door from London.

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dormatory beds ideal for a school residential at Darsham Country Centre

School residentials in the Dorset National Landscape.

School residentials at a historic, private boarding school near Blandford Forum. The school is fully experienced in risk assessments and safeguarding procedures, and the on-site catering team is adept at accommodating pupils with complex dietary requirements. Groups of 40–200 are welcome. There are five self-contained boarding houses, each sleeping up to 50 students in a mix of single, twin, triple, and quad rooms. You can book one or more houses, or reserve exclusive use of the entire campus. The school’s leisure facilities are also available for hire, including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, theatre, and multiple classrooms.

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Exterior of the grand buildings of Milton Abbey School with large groups in the grounds

School Residentials at Blue Peris Mountain Centre, in the Heart of Snowdonia

Blue Peris offers bespoke courses to suit all ages. Give them a call and they will design the perfect residential for your school. Blue Peris provides catering, qualified instructors, and specialist activity equipment. As part of their course offering, they supply all the paperwork required by teachers and course leaders, making it easy to plan. They also provide trip guidance notes and risk assessments for teachers, compatible with Evolve.

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Karl Midlane school at Blue Peris on Sharnbrook hill. Photos of children standing on a craggy hilltop.

2026 dates available to book at the Garden House, Stamford

Looking for the perfect group getaway? 🏡 The Garden House in Stamford is a property that sleeps up to 42 people! Ideal for family get-togethers, corporate retreats, or special celebrations.

Prices start from:
✨ Midweek: £1,100 per night (min 1 night)
✨ Weekend (2 nights): £2,800
✨ Weekly (off-peak): £6,250

Book your exclusive stay and make memories that last!

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Refresh. Relax. Rejuvenate.

A stay at Wild Valley Huts leaves guests refreshed, relaxed & feeling rejuvenated.

Relaxed because the little things are thought of making a stay hassle free.
Rejuvenated after a fabulous nights sleep in our cosy beds.
Refreshed from being immersed in the peace & quiet that surrounds you

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As the seasons shift, so do our hours! Here’s what to expect from October 2025 through March 2026:

October & November 2025 📅 Open weekends only – perfect for a short autumn escape to the Lakes!

🎄 December 2025 to March 2026, Closed for general bookings – Sole use bookings available – ideal for group, clubs, or private gatherings. Want the whole hostel to yourselves? Get in touch to arrange exclusive hire.

📞 Book direct at www.dentonhouse-keswick.co.uk or call us on 01768 775 351.

We’re still here behind the scenes during these seasons, ready to help you plan your perfect winter stay. Thanks for your continued support

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Special family holiday in Lake District

Rookhow – “Wow what a place to stay, if you want somewhere to gather your thoughts this is the place to be.”

“Having uninterrupted time with my family to play games and explore. Family time is important to us, but I can’t remember the last time we had time like that. Everyone was enjoying themselves in their own way based on what they needed from this weekend away and that was really special.”

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Spend a night at Hawes on your Yoredale Way adventure

Situated in the market town of Hawes in Wensleydale, Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse offers comfortable accommodation for up to 10 guests. Book a bed in a dorm, or a private room (sleeps 5). With The Yoredale Way on the doorstep, a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable lounge with sofas and a drying room with boot wash and dehumidifier, the bunkhouse is perfect for walkers, cyclists and runners.

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Exterior of Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse

Wild Swimming in Cornwall

YHA Boswinger in sunny south Cornwall is the perfect place for your wild swimming holiday and as a base to explore the whole of this lovely county. Come with your family or friends. Spend the day in the sea or hiking the coast path. Then relax in the garden or revel in a gorgeous summer sunset. Boswinger Hostel is in a tiny village on the Cornish coast, with secluded coves, coastal paths & cycle routes on the doorstep. Book by the room for dates up to a month in advance, or book exclusive use of the whole hostel.

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Seahouses Hostel welcomes water sports enthusiasts…

The Northumberland coast is a fantastic area for so many water sports activities including kayaking, paddle boarding and kite surfing to name just a few and Seahouses Hostel provides the perfect base; with long stretches of sandy beaches, beautiful coastline and estuaries, sheltered bays and offshore islands all on our doorstep for you to explore. And with the abundance of birds and seals – and even the occasional pod of dolphins to see, make this your “go to” place for your next wet and wild adventure!

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Family Holidays on the shores of Loch Long

During the summer months, this great-value outdoor centre welcomes individuals and families, offering a choice of en-suite or standard rooms, with prices starting from £60 per night for a family of four. Perfectly situated on the banks of Loch Long, it provides easy access to loch-side walks and beaches. It’s a great base for a few days away, with a range of outdoor activities available, including kayaking, paddleboarding, diving, and mountain biking. There may also be opportunities to hire equipment and book instruction.

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children on the loch shore at Ardentinny Outdoor Centre family holiday