We are hosting a Ceilidh with a live band at Marwick Hall in Puttenham on 17th May. This is to celebrate 20 years of Puttenham Barn welcoming guests, and would love for you to join us if you can! Tickets £17.50. Email [email protected] or call 01483 424767.
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Feel like a Pilgrim this Easter!
Spaces still available at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, which is on both the Pilgrim’s Way and the North Downs Way. This historic barn was converted 20 years ago into a cosy bunkhouse, and all are welcome to make use of our fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, and garden. Wake up to the sound of church bells in the morning.
The perfect place for school groups on the North Wales Coast
Part of Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay, Glan Aber Residential Centre can accommodate groups of up to 41. Your group can enjoy, full or half board catering, all single beds in 11 small bedrooms, access to top-class sports and adventure facilities, including a four-lane heated indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art Astro Turf pitch, a fully equipped gym, and multi-purpose Sports Hall. Plus classrooms and meeting spaces.
Youth & Faith groups love Amelia Trust Bunkhouse
This charity run bunkhouse, a short drive from the South Wales coast, is perfect for youth & faith groups of up to 30. Situated on a extensive care farm, your group will have free access to all the facilities. There are 20 different species of animals to meet and woodland to explore.
Stay in the woodland hostel & add a tree sketching workshop too!
Join local artist, Diana Green, for a tree sketching workshop on Tuesday 20th May, and you can also book your own private bedroom to stay the night before, or the night of the workshop, for a fully immersive woodland experience.
Seahouses Hostel Welcomes Birdwatchers!
The beautiful Northumberland coast offers so much diversity when it comes to bird watching; with significant numbers of seabirds coming to breed in the summer, migrant birds resting in the autumn and wildfowl and waders spending the winter here – there is truly something to see all year round!
A Stunning Residential Base in the Lake District for Schools
With our own residential base, minibus transport and fantastic instructors, Humphrey Head is ready to create a magical adventure the way a residential experience should be. Operated by Mere Mountains, with 25 years of Outdoor Education experience, the programmes are run entirely in the surrounding natural environment.
Urban Vibes & Good Times in Swansea 🎉🌆
Cwtsh Hostel is your city base for nightlife, culture, and coastal adventures. Perfect for party-goers, solo travellers, and weekend escapes in vibrant Swansea.
Feel-good getaways for groups on a budget.
Treat yourself to a great value break. Ocean Backpackers have teamed up with Solonda Studios to offer feel-good getaways for groups on a budget. From £95pp for two nights accommodation and two hours of rstroative movement. With the flexibility to dine out or cook for yourselves in our fabulously equipped hostel kitchen. In addition to this, we can offer you loads of discounts on other optional activities or creative pursuits, to add to your package
Discounted rate for Youth Groups
The Chellington Centre is a 12th Century church which has been transformed into an award-winning, eco-friendly residential and day retreat Centre. It is run by a charity focused on enabling youth and school groups by offering a sole-use stay in an inspiring rural landscape. Not only does the Chellington Centre charge 25% less to youth groups, it also has a busary fund available to organisations that look to deliver life-changing experiences at Chellington for disadvantaged young people.
Wilswood Buoys – Live Music Gig – Saturday 26th April
A first visit for these Mersea Island gents. They are a young, new and exciting duo, who are fast becoming one of the most popular folk acts on the UK festival scene. – www.deepdalemusic.co.uk
Easter City Getaways by the Sea – Cwtsh Hostel, Swansea 🌊🌆
Looking for a last-minute Easter escape? 🌼 Cwtsh Hostel in Swansea has dorm beds and private rooms available — perfect for solo travellers and small groups. Cwtsh Hostel is right in the heart of Swansea — just a short stroll to the beach, minutes from bars and cafes, and ideal for discovering the stunning Gower Peninsula. 🏖️
Easter Availability During Lambing Season
This year’s late Easter holidays fall well with our lambing season at Ilderton Dod Barns. We’re most of the way through lambing our lowland sheep but the sheep surrounding the holiday cottages are due mid-April and you can’t fail to see them during your stay. Our latest guest was so keen to get up to close that she visited our lowland farm to feed some of the pet lambs, then watched as The Dod sheep were gathered in from the hills for their pre-lambing treatments.
A 20 min bus ride from Offa’s Dyke Path at Hay on Wye
River Wye Hostel and Campsite offers Offa Dyke walkers great value accommodation. Choose from a bed in a dorm, a private room, a camping pitch or a bell tent. Evening meals and breakfast are provided, so there’s no worry about buying-in provisions
Are you a group wanting to visit the white water rapids?
Kirkby Stephen Hostel is a great base to bring your group together to visit the amazing rivers and rapids in the area.
A spontaneous Easter Weekend in the Suffolk countryside
Due to a last-minute cancellation, the Old Brooder is available over Easter weekend! Make the most out the Bank Holiday & half term and recharge in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
Cycle the Mawddach Trail from Plas Isa Dolgellau to Barmouth
Enjoy the traffic free 9 mile ride along the Mawddach river to the beach.
Scenic walks in Kirkby Stephen- Save for your stay.
Take in the breathtaking landscapes, fresh air and endless adventures then Kirkby Stephen Hostel is a perfect base for your stay
Better than The Lancashire Trail and Wainwrights Way? You heard it here first!
Did you know… We are ideally located on the Lancashire Way – The Eastern Loop.
Bunkhouse Accessibility Statement
People with mobility issues are allowed to bring vehicles onto the redbrick area around the bunkhouse. Access to the bunkhouse from here is down a sloping, wide, hard-surface path. There is an accessible bathroom on the ground floor and close to this (also on the ground floor) is the Badger bedroom, which has a single bed and two sets of bunks. Kitchen and Lounge are also on the ground floor.



















