We’ve welcomed many schools over the years from Primary through to High schools; some enjoying activity breaks whilst others support curriculum subjects like History, Geography or Christian Heritage.
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Take your school group for a rural barn escape
Plan a rural barn escape for up to 10. Hire your own rural barn, surrounded by fields in the heart of the Peak District.
Why not plan a festive house party for friends and family in the beautiful Sussex countryside ?
Sleeping up to 100 but with smaller units available, Gaveston Hall is available this Xmas and New Year for a large group. Set in magnificent grounds with a well equipped kitchen and plenty of communal space. Dogs welcome.
St Johns in the Vale Camping Barn
Our Camping Barn is superbly located, set in Low Bridge End Farm which is situated in the heart of the English Lake District.
Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park
Delve over 2000 years into the past, to discover the stories, secrets and legends of 400 years of the ingenious roman empire. Come to Giibs Hill Farm Hostel on your exploration of Hadrian’s Wall, whether you are passing through or staying for a while to explore some of the amazing findings turning up in excavations of the Roman Vindolanda Fort. It is a fascinating site and museum and you never know what you might see being uncovered.
It’s only September but everyone seems to be thinking about their 2020 breaks in the Yorkshire Dales!
We’ve been receiving a lot of enquiries over the last couple of weeks for 2020 getaways to The Old School Bunkhouse. Set in the Heart of the Yorkshire Dales, why would you want to be anywhere else?
Why not treat yourself, your friends and family to a Hogmanay adventure.
We have availability throughout New Year, from 27th Dec onwards. Prices start from £18pp or £75 for a family room. We’ll be having a cosy party in our bar – family-friendly, relaxed, and uniquely Scottish. You may spot Nessie seeing the New Year in too!
Winter Escapes on the Caribbean of the Hebrides
Winter escapes are at their best on the Isle of Coll. Picture yourself on white sands at the edge of the world. View our awesome starry sky from the doorstep. Dine out with a view. Feel the welcome!
Forest School Groups love Earby Hostel
The enchanting garden and woodlands at Earby Hostel in rural Lancashire are popular with Forest School groups. What’s more owner Mat is Forest school trained and can lead your group.
3 Generation Holidays at Mounthooly Bunkhouse
The bunkhouse welcomes 24 guests to this wonderful location on the isolated College Valley Estate in the North Cheviots. There are 2 dorms, a 2-bed room and an en-suite family annex which sleeps 4.
School groups love coming to Loch Ness
School groups of all ages love this comfortable 45 bed hostel. Perfectly situated on the Great Glen Way, within an easy walk of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Full or half board or self catering.
“Surrounded by magnificent countryside with caves, waterfalls and mountains…”
The surroundings of this grand Victorian house are best known for their walking routes and famous waterfall trail.
This handsome fellow loves the freedom and nature at Beili Neuadd Bunkhouse
A stunning location on the edge of the Elan Valley and Cambrian Mountains. Private bedrooms are available when the barn has not been booked by a group. There is a fully equipped kitchen/dining room, a drying room and dogs are welcome by arrangement.
“Run by backpackers for backpackers”
Your traditional good-feel social hostel 🙂
Are you planning a School residential?
With beds for 53 people, full catering and so much history, geology and outdoor activities on our doorstep Wooler Youth Hostel is ideal for ALL stages of Education.
The live music programme at Deepdale Backpackers and Camping
The live music programme at Deepdale Backpackers and Camping continues this Autumn and winter.
Luxury Camping Barn in the Eden Valley
Challenge your mates at table tennis, pool or darts in this cosy Cumbrian retreat, on the Wiggo’s loop extension of the Coast to Coast cycle route!
Skipton Sanata Fun Run – Stay at Earby Hostel
Looking to take part in one of the most beautiful Santa Fun Runs in the country? Then enter the Skipton Santa Fun Run and stay at Earby Hostel, for a fun festive weekend!
“Truly 5 star” Accommodation in the North Kent Downs Area of Natural Beauty
To keep the nature in the North Kent Downs beautiful, all activities on the farm and the hostel are done in the most sustainable way possible- they even won a Green Tourism Gold award for the hostel.
Thinking about a Green holiday on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast ?
Deepdale have a Gold Green Tourism award and regularly organise Green events like local Beach cleans. So come along and enjoy the huge skies, coastline and countryside.



















