Run by a qualified teacher, Wooler Hostel offers support with activity planning, subject assistance, and risk assessments. Set in a historic WWII Women’s Land Army building, it features informative displays—ideal for curriculum-linked learning. An on-site allotment provides hands-on group activities, and ecology tuition is available. The hostel offers flexible sleeping arrangements and catering options, from self-catering to fully catered. Discounts available for schools.
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A nip in the air around Downham Camping Barn
You can tell when the year is on the turn but we don’t look back at Downham Camping Barn because it has been a full on summer and the turning hedgerows and trees around the barn bring Autumnal cheer. It also makes us happy to have a stone tent rather than clingy, damp canvas to return to after a lovely day out walking and cycling, we are still hoping to welcome the first horseriders at some point.
Comfortably accommodating parties of 12, with sole use of this wonderful stone tent nestled in the shadow of Pendle Hill. Unimpeded views across the National Landscape Area with a daily changing vista of weather and the seasons. A weekend to remember, in an unforgettable landscape.
Great Value School Residentials
Bron-y-Gader, established by the Blackburn and District OPC Trust, supports young people exploring the outdoors. Run entirely by volunteers, it offers a 25% discount to schools, DofE groups, cadets, and youth organisations. Located 950ft up in the Snowdonia foothills, the bunkhouse provides comfortable, self-catering accommodation. Local activity providers are listed on their website. Inspection visits available with plenty of notice.
At Borth Hostel it’s all about taking the strain away from the teachers.
At Borth Youth Hostel, everything is geared towards taking the non-teaching load off teachers, so they can focus on delivering a relaxed educational experience. We provide risk assessments, paperwork and flexible, school-led planning — we ask what you need and work with you to make it happen. We’ve been supporting school groups for over 10 years, with many groups returning year after year.
Haworth Hostel has the Learning outside of the classroom (LOtC) Badge
This historic hostel offers child-friendly menus, a spacious games room, and a wide range of activities to engage school groups. Longlands Hall, built in 1882, features spacious grounds and impressive interiors that will inspire young minds. Within a mile of the hostel, you’ll find the Brontë Parsonage Museum, the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway, and the moors, waterfalls, and farm that inspired Wuthering Heights.
Autumn in Mid-Wales
Stay at Ty’n Cornel hostel in Mid-Wales to enjoy the autumn.
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.
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.
Which Character of Guest would you be – Thrill Seeker, Explorer, Extreme Adventurer?
At Wild Valley Huts Bunkhouse, we get guests using it as the base for their adventures. Here are some recent visitors and the type of adventure they had. Which guest character trait would you be?
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!
✨ Special Offer at Dunfield House ✨ 15% off accommodation price – West midlands, Herefordshire
Dunfield House is offering 15% off the total accommodation price when booking for 2 nights or longer.
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
Hamlet – Open Air Shakespeare – Saturday 23rd August
The Pantaloons return for their 3rd visit of the Summer, with their hilarious take of this Shakespeare tale. Shakespeare for all the family, a brilliant evening of comedy theatre. – www.deepdaletheatre.co.uk
Gather Your Group This October – Elterwater Hostel Awaits!
Gather Your Group This October – Elterwater Hostel Awaits!
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
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.”
Relax and get toasty by the log burner at Aysgill Camping Barn
Aysgill Camping Barn is unlike any camping barn you’ve experienced before. This modern and comfortable conversion offers fully made-up beds, a well-equipped kitchen, and a log burner with oven for warmth, casseroles and baked puddings.
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.
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.
Robin Hood – Open Air Theatre – Thursday 7th August
The Pantaloons return for their 2nd visit of the Summer, join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest. A show for all the family, a brilliant evening of comedy theatre. – www.deepdaletheatre.co.uk



















