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Plan ahead to catch the red deer rutting on Exmoor

If you are here in the late summer or early autumn, after you finished the fine rambling and exploring the area offers, you may well be treated to one of Britain’s most amazing natural spectacles. Red Deer often roam the valley, jealously guarding their harem from other males. At that time of year their antlers are in full glory and their roars and bellows can be heard across the moor, perhaps you’ll see a spectacular clash as the rutting becomes physical.

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red deer stag at blindwell bunkhouse

Easter in prison? Not nearly as bad as it sounds.

When it comes to the renovation of interesting or quirky locations hostels often stand out. Cell B is a perfect example of this, once a historic Edwardian police house now a finely polished Hostel with facilities for every type of traveler. There’s even an independent cinema and bar!

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Cell B communal space

Woodland alternative wedding venue in the Lake District

Celebrate your wedding in our beautiful historic Quaker Meeting House or outdoors in 12 acres of woodland with campfire. Room for your guests in the sole use Bunkbarn, camping and campervan space and a romantic yurt in the middle of the woods for the wedding couple. Hire the place for the week and have a chilled relaxed alternative wedding.

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Spend your Easter on the most famous of Lochs

Spring is the most spectacular time of year in the Highlands, with the bright yellow broom and gorse fighting for attention with the lambs, calves and wildlife. It’s an incredible sight and not to be missed. It’s also quieter than the busy summer time so many people find it more enjoyable. The seemingly infinite open space is here to greet you, as is a warm open fire for the evening. It’s tiring work monster hunting after all…

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Loch Ness Backpackers

Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival

The Yorkshire Dales National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2020. Each February there is a Dark Skies Festival in the Yorkshire Dales – Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse is well placed for lots of the events, and we have availability over most of these dates.

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Easter Short Breaks for Families

Finding a budget-friendly short break for your family can be hard, but we’ve made it easy at Earby Hostel! Family-friendly activities close-by, self-catering accommodation, wildlife garden to explore.

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February half term

Why not come and explore the beautiful Lake District at a quieter time of the year? Snowdrops are blooming and the daffodils are peeping through. We have availability in our camping barn during half term. Don’t fear the weather, the wood burner will keep you warm!

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Winter in the Elenydd

There’s nothing nicer on a bright winter’s day than a good walk or cycle ride in the Elenydd wilderness and a nice, warm log fire when you get back to the hostel. We still have plenty of availability for February, so please visit our bookings site, if you wish to book, and we look forward to seeing you.

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20% off for schools & youth groups who do not pay VAT and promotions at quieter times of year.

Run by youth charity , The Woodcraft Folk; Lockerbrook is perfect for youth groups. You’d book out the whole place for a minimum of 30 people so you have the place to yourselves with a self-catering kitchen,  large activity room and comfortable dormitories with bedding included. The location is fabulous with magnificent views and walks in all directions on your doorstep. We can organise adventurous activities and loan outdoor kit such as waterproofs and boots if required. At the end of the day you can relax round the fire and we have a large drying room for any wet kit.

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Self Catering at Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre in the Peak District

Can’t decide what kind of accommodation you want to stay in? This will help you decide

The snowdrops are just peeping through at Gateham Grange in Alstonefield, Derbyshire where we are pleased to be able to offer something for everyone.  You can be assured of a warm welcome to our cosy holiday cottage the Coach House sleeping 2 – 6 persons.  Our basic pop-up Group Camping has space for up to 50 persons (great for D of E Groups) and of course, our idyllic Alstonefield Camping barn with its woodburning stove sleeps up to 12 campers.  Get in touch with us now at [email protected], www.gatehamgrange.co.uk or click on the link below to see more about our camping barn and book in with family and friends for a February half-term to remember.

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Gateham Grange farm comlex nestling among green fields with green hills beyond

February half term availabilities

We currently have availabilities over half term for large groups of families and friends to get together and spend some quality time together. We are a 34 bed Bunk barn with amazing views and lots of walks on your door step or a short drive from lots of activity’s and interesting places to visit. We are located just outside Grassington where they film All Creatures Great and Small.

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Gearing up for School Holidays

Our 8 bed barn conversion and 2-3 bed cottage are both available this February half term. Whether you’re into walking, running, horse riding, cycling, wildlife, art, archaeology, astronomy or visiting local castles, there’s never a dull moment here. Not bad for a hill farm within Northumberland National Park 1.5 miles off the public road! Of course, you don’t have to venture far – for the less-adventurous, we have marked walks from the doorstep, and there’s a log burner and TV to curl up in front of. Our website gives plenty of links to more relaxed activities, and there’s a great cafe at Ingram only 3 miles away.

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This is why school groups are obessed with this 12th century church

The Chellington Centre is a converted 12th century church located in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside with amazing views of the Great River Ouse.

What’s not to love about this unique venue, the picturesque setting and the closeness to many large towns, cities and motorways.

Situated in rural Bedfrodshire and in a converted 12th century church, there is residential accommodation for 30 plus another 30 can be accommodated in tents in the Centre’s campsite.

Ensure the next time your Youth Group goes away they do it in style with a visit to the Chellington Centre

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