Field Studies and Educational Visits
Field Studies and Educational Visits
Field Studies and Educational Visits
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Contact the Education <strong>Visits</strong> Service on 01433 620373<br />
Unrivalled<br />
choice of<br />
accommodation<br />
YHA CASTLETON<br />
YHA Castleton is an 18th Century Hall <strong>and</strong> adjacent 19th Century Vicarage situated in<br />
the very heart of Castleton village. The local area provides excellent study opportunities for<br />
primary Biology, Science <strong>and</strong> Geography <strong>and</strong> secondary Biology <strong>and</strong> Geography, without the<br />
need for transport. The village itself is an ideal settlement for contrasting locality studies.<br />
The Youth Hostel is within easy walking distance of Castleton caves <strong>and</strong> mines, the Norman<br />
Castle, Mam Tor, the 13th Century church <strong>and</strong> Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park<br />
Study Centre.<br />
● 150 beds:<br />
72 beds of 2-8 (main building)<br />
40 beds in rooms of 2-8 (barn)<br />
38 beds in en-suite rooms of 1-5 (Vicarage)<br />
● three lounges<br />
● lounge for group leaders<br />
● games room<br />
● small library<br />
● multi-purpose work rooms<br />
● table licence<br />
YHA CASTLETON<br />
Castleton Hall, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WG<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5758 Email: castleton@yha.org.uk<br />
YHA CROWDEN<br />
Situated in the Peak District, Crowden is a popular overnight stop<br />
on the Pennine Way. Groups are welcome at this comfortably<br />
refurbished row of former quarrymenís cottages. There is plenty<br />
to do here besides exploring the rugged countryside on foot.<br />
The Longdendale Valley is also renowned for sightings of<br />
UFO’s, Roman Legions <strong>and</strong> Strange lights!<br />
● 38 beds in rooms of 2-6 beds<br />
● comfortable common room with open fire<br />
● well-equipped self catering kitchen<br />
● showers<br />
● drying room<br />
YHA CROWDEN IN LONGDENDALE<br />
Crowden, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1HZ<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5784<br />
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EDALE YHA ACTIVITY CENTRE<br />
YHA Edale is a large country house, set in its own grounds on the<br />
hillside of the Kinder Plateau with magnificent views of Mam Tor <strong>and</strong><br />
Lose Hill. Programmes of study in subjects such as transport, quarrying,<br />
impact of mineral extraction, settlements, upl<strong>and</strong> farming plus<br />
management <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong> use can all be delivered from YHA Edale<br />
in partnership with Losehill Hall.<br />
The centre is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority<br />
to provide specified activities under the following headings:<br />
caving, climbing, trekking <strong>and</strong> watersports.<br />
● 143 beds in rooms of 2-12 beds in three buildings<br />
● two classrooms<br />
● OHP, whiteboards, video <strong>and</strong> TV<br />
● two lounges<br />
● games room<br />
● table licence<br />
● own grounds<br />
EDALE YHA ACTIVITY CENTRE<br />
Rowl<strong>and</strong> Cote, Nether Booth, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZH<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5808 Email: edale@yha.org.uk<br />
Accommodation<br />
YHA HARTINGTON HALL<br />
In the heart of the Peak District National Park at the north end of<br />
Dovedale, Hartington Hall is a magnificent 17th Century manor house<br />
on the edge of the village. The building retains many of its period<br />
features such as oak panelling, open fireplaces <strong>and</strong> boasts a room<br />
where Bonnie Prince Charlie once slept.<br />
Core activities for study in the village include economic development,<br />
the effects of tourism <strong>and</strong> farming <strong>and</strong> sustainable l<strong>and</strong> management.<br />
● 122 beds in rooms of 1-8 beds, some en-suite<br />
● two classrooms<br />
● garden/play area<br />
● games room<br />
● lounge<br />
● three dining rooms<br />
YHA HARTINGTON HALL<br />
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0AT<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5848 Email: hartington@yha.org.uk<br />
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Contact the Education <strong>Visits</strong> Service on 01433 620373<br />
Unrivalled<br />
choice of<br />
accommodation<br />
YHA HATHERSAGE<br />
This Victorian House is on the edge of the village of Hathersage, which has<br />
associations with both Little John <strong>and</strong> Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. It is on<br />
the White Peak Way circular walk <strong>and</strong> is overlooked by Stanage Edge, which<br />
attracts climbers of all abilities. Only 6 miles from Castleton <strong>and</strong> the Blue John<br />
show caves, <strong>and</strong> within easy reach of Ladybower Dam.<br />
● 40 beds in rooms containing 1-6 beds<br />
● comfortable common room<br />
● showers<br />
● grounds<br />
YHA HATHERSAGE<br />
Castleton Road, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1EH<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5852 Email: hathersage@yha.org.uk<br />
YHA MATLOCK<br />
This Youth Hostel started life as Smedley’s Memorial Hydropathic Hospital, serving<br />
as a place for rest <strong>and</strong> rehabilitation for the needy. Matlock Youth Hostel is only two<br />
minutes walk from the centre of town. On the south-eastern edge of the Peak District<br />
National Park, it is an excellent base for the studies of geology, geography, industrial<br />
history <strong>and</strong> the modern day tourist industry. Take a cable car across the River Derwent<br />
to the Heights of Abraham <strong>and</strong> visit the two showcaves.<br />
The centre is also the YHA’s National Training Centre <strong>and</strong> offers outst<strong>and</strong>ing facilities<br />
for groups.<br />
● 53 beds in rooms containing 1-9 beds<br />
● lounge<br />
● TV room<br />
● games room<br />
● classroom<br />
● grounds<br />
● showers<br />
● drying room<br />
YHA MATLOCK<br />
40 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5960 Email: matlock@yha.org.uk<br />
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YHA RAVENSTOR<br />
YHA Ravenstor is a former mill owner’s house <strong>and</strong> has retained the air<br />
of a gr<strong>and</strong> country mansion, complete with log fires <strong>and</strong> an oak staircase.<br />
Situated in the White Peak limestone area of the Peak District, YHA<br />
Ravenstor has 50 acres of wooded grounds, bordered by the River Wye.<br />
The hostel provides ideal study opportunities for ecology, geology <strong>and</strong><br />
biology either in the grounds of the centre or in the close vicinity,<br />
including a number of environmental education programmes run by<br />
staff from Losehill Hall.<br />
● 83 beds in rooms of 2-20 beds on two floors<br />
● within walking distance of Litton Mill Study Centre<br />
● lounge<br />
● classroom<br />
● games room<br />
● residential licence<br />
● own grounds<br />
YHA RAVENSTOR<br />
Millers Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8SS<br />
Tel: 0870 770 6008 Email: ravenstor@yha.org.uk<br />
In addition to the Youth Hostels listed above the following hostels are also located in the Peak<br />
District <strong>and</strong> are ideal for groups using the Peak District National Park Education Service:<br />
Accommodation<br />
YHA BAKEWELL,<br />
YHA EYAM,<br />
YHA GRADBACH MILL,<br />
YHA ILAM,<br />
YHA YOULGREAVE,<br />
Give us a Break<br />
Fly Hill, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DN.<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5682. Email: bakewell@yha.org.uk 28 beds.<br />
Hawkhill Road, Eyam, Hope Valley, S32 5QP.<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5830. Email: eyam@yha.org.uk 60 beds<br />
Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0SU<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5834. Email: gradbach@yha.org.uk 93 beds<br />
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ.<br />
Tel: 0870 770 5876. Email: ilam@yha.org.uk 130 beds<br />
Fountain Square, Youlgreave, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1UR<br />
Tel: 0870 770 6104. Email: youlgreave@yha.org.uk 42 beds<br />
Give us a Break is a scheme funded by members <strong>and</strong> supporters of YHA. Its purpose is to support<br />
disadvantaged youngsters travelling in an organised group who would benefit from a residential<br />
experience at a Youth Hostel. The amount of financial support offered depends on certain criteria. This<br />
would include where your group is located e.g. Education Action Zone, levels of deprivation <strong>and</strong><br />
numbers of families on benefit.<br />
For more information about the scheme <strong>and</strong> to check whether your group would be eligible for<br />
funding please contact a YHA Groups Advisor on: 01629 592638 or email: giveusabreak@yha.org.uk<br />
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Contact the Education <strong>Visits</strong> Service on 01433 620373<br />
How to Book<br />
In order to assist us with dealing with your<br />
booking as efficiently as possible, please consider<br />
the following before you contact us:<br />
•What are the most appropriate activities / study units to meet your objectives<br />
•Will any of the activities duplicate any other programme you have arranged<br />
• Have you met the adult / pupil ratio advised by your LEA<br />
• How much outdoor clothing your group has, will anyone need to borrow anything<br />
•What is your ideal accommodation base, <strong>and</strong> are there any alternatives<br />
•What is your ideal time of year to visit, <strong>and</strong> are there any alternatives<br />
• What transport might you require during your stay <strong>and</strong> would you like us<br />
to arrange it for you<br />
•What is the total cost of accommodation, transport <strong>and</strong> tuition <strong>and</strong> can<br />
you claim back any VAT<br />
• Can you tell us the name of the teacher who will be visiting with the group,<br />
so that pre-visit information can be sent directly to them<br />
•Have you told us about any special needs requirements<br />
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OLDHAM<br />
Crowden<br />
How to contact us<br />
MANCHESTER<br />
M67<br />
TO DISCUSS OR BOOK YOUR RESIDENTIAL<br />
VISIT PLEASE CONTACT:<br />
THE EDUCATION VISITS ADMINISTRATOR<br />
LOSEHILL HALL<br />
OR<br />
THE MANAGER OF THE YOUTH HOSTEL<br />
OF YOUR CHOICE<br />
SHEFFIELD<br />
Peak District National Park Study Centre<br />
Castleton<br />
Hope Valley<br />
S33 8WB<br />
Tel: 01433 620373<br />
Fax: 01433 620346<br />
Email:<br />
education.losehill@peakdistrict-npa.gov.uk<br />
(contact details are shown on pages 27-30)<br />
You will then be contacted by a member of the<br />
Education Service to arrange your programme<br />
TO DISCUSS OR BOOK YOUR DAY VISIT PLEASE CONTACT:<br />
THE EDUCATION VISITS ADMINISTRATOR AT<br />
LOSEHILL HALL (AS LEFT)<br />
How to get to Losehill Hall<br />
Ravenstor<br />
& Litton Mill<br />
Study Centre<br />
Gradbach<br />
Ilam<br />
Youth Hostel<br />
Railway<br />
Road<br />
Motorway<br />
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Our Eco-Code<br />
Reducing our impact on the environment is at the heart of everything we do at Losehill<br />
Hall. We want to do this by involving as many people as possible <strong>and</strong> through sharing<br />
ideas with others. This brochure has been produced on re-cycled paper.
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