Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website.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 residential environmental education centre - Professional training courses
Access, countryside management, interpretation and business skills courses as well as tailor-made packages - Conference Centre
Set in the heart of the Peak District, fully-equipped rooms and home-made food
Learning for Families and Communities
At Losehill Hall we offer the combination of our knowledge and experience of environmental education and professional learning, with fantastic outdoor and indoor facilities. This means we can provide a unique opportunity and experience for groups looking for a different challenge.
Working with diverse groups of young people, families and communities, we atLosehill are aware that we will need to ensure we build a programme that will suit the needs of your group. We are keen to work in partnership with you to do this.
By tailoring our programmes and activities we can develop bespoke programmes that meet your outcomes whether they are related to:
- Confidence building for young peopleConflict resolution for community groups
- Team building for family groups
Our activities can include:
- Pond dipping
- Earth walks
- Environmental art
- Survival skills
- Exploring the world of Boggarts(!)
- Other sensory activities
Our facilities include:
- 41 bedrooms
- 3 fully accessible bedrooms
- Great home-made, locally sourced food for all dietary requirements
- 27 acres of private parkland for safe and secure outdoor activities
- 4 ground floor classrooms for indoor activities
For more details, please contact:
Sarah Wilks, Losehill Hall, Peak District National Park Authority’s Learning and Environmental Conference Centre, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WB, UK. Tel: 01433 622464
Email: sarah.wilks@peakdistrict.gov.uk
View Outdoor Learning for Families and Communities Brochure Online
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