Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
Learning About
The Learning and Discovery Team will continue to provide high quality education services after the closure of Losehill. Contact Sarah Wilks on 01433 620373.
- Education Services
Student and teacher resources and our environmental education centres - Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Education factsheets
Curriculum-linked factsheets and resources for students and teachers
Planning a visit:
When planning your visit you may need to think about:
- What are the most appropriate activities/programmes to meet your objectives?
- How much outdoor clothing does your group have?
- What is your ideal accommodation base, and are there any alternatives?
- What is your ideal time of year to visit, and are there any alternatives?
- What is the total cost of accommodation, transport and tuition and can you claim back any VAT?
- Does your group have any special needs requirements?
Residential visits
If you are staying residentially in the Peak District, we can provide tuition and programmes to meet your group’s needs.
Many of our groups use local youth hostels or other accommodation providers.
If you would like some advice about the best place to stay, please do not hesitate to call us.
Special needs
We strive to make our educational visits accessible to all.
Losehill Hall is fully wheelchair accessible and hearing loops are available in our lecture rooms.
If you or a member of your group has any special needs then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Wet weather alternatives
If extreme weather conditions pose a health and safety risk, changes will be made on the morning of your visit and the following options may apply:
- adjust the programme to allow for weather conditions on the day
- relocate the programme to an alternative site
- switch to an alternative programme at a more sheltered site
We'll come to you!
If your school is within one hour's drive of the Peak District then why not book one of our leaders to visit you for our Creating a Sense of Place introductory talk on the Peak District National Park?
Please contact us for more details.
Want to know more about the Peak District?
You can download any of our factsheets
Contact us
Primary programmes
For more information on the content of our primary programmes, please contact Andrew Battye, Education Officer (Primary) on 01433 622011, andrew.battye@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Secondary & tertiary programmes
For more information on the content of our secondary and tertiary programmes, please contact Chris Robinson, Education Officer (Secondary) on 01433 622013, chris.robinson@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Bookings
For bookings, please contact Gaynor Bowring on 01433 620373, learning.discovery@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Losehill Hall
Peak District National Park Learning and Environmental
Conference Centre
Castleton
HOPE
VALLEY
S33
8WB
Telephone: 01433 620373
Fax: 01433 620346
