Description: St Michael’s Environmental Education Centre is predominantly a centre which offer pupils the opportunity of residential visits to enrich and enhance the school curriculum and contribute to learning outside the classroom, however is an excellent base for large families or groups wanting to explore The stunning Peak District .
It is a high quality residential base, accommodating up to 38 people in seven bunk-bedded rooms, varying in size from 2 to 10 beds per room (extra accommodation for 4/5 adults may be provided in the adjoining cottage for an additional cost).
Other facilities include; fully equipped kitchen (most groups self-cater but catering provision may be available at an additional cost), dining room/lounge area, including TV/DVD/video and music system, classroom, showers, toilets and a drying room.
Equipment can be hired (boots/rucksacks/waterproofs) and outdoor instruction provided at an additional cost.
Groups have sole use of the centre during their stay.
Please note, we have a no smoking policy for the centre.
It is an ideal base within easy reach of Chatsworth, the Upper Derwent Valley reservoirs, Stanage Edge and the caverns of Castleton, with limitless walking opportunities from the doorstep.
The nearby summer open-air swimming pool and wide range of local amenities in the village (including plenty of options for eating out) provide an opportunity simply to relax and unwind.
Car parking is available at the centre for up to 12 cars, but it is not essential to have cars to explore this area.
Hathersage is served by a regular bus service and the Hope Valley railway (connections to all stations between Sheffield and Manchester).
Group Activities & Facilities On-Site or Locally:
Abseiling, Ballooning, Caving, Farm Visits, Fishing - Fly, Gliding, Golf Courses, Gorge Walking, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Paint Balling, Pony Trekking, Swimming, Tennis Court,
Group Accommodation Details:
Catering: Self-catering or fully catered
Kitchen: The kitchen is fully equipped and is open plan with lounge/dining room
Dining Room: Part of the open plan main room
Sitting Room: Part of the open plan main room
TV and Music Facilities: Yes
Heating/Open Fires: Full central heating
Bedrooms: 2-10 person bunk rooms
Linen: Linen included
Bathrooms: Showers in three separate areas
Disabled Facilities: Yes
Children's Facilities: No cots available
Outdoor Facilities: Yard/car park for outdoor games and BBQ
Swimming Pool: No
Parking: Parking for up to 12 cars
Telecom Facilities: Payphone 20 yards from Centre
Smoking: No smoking in any buildings
Pets: No pets
Games Room: Part of the open plan main room
Large Group Property Location:
Located on the Main Road in the village of Hathersage, in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Nearest Town: Bakewell 9 miles
Nearest Shop: On the doorstep
Nearest Pub/Eatery: On the doorstep
Nearest Airport: Manchester 32 miles
Nearest Train Station: Hathersage - 5 mins walk
Nearest Bus: On the doorstep
St Michael's offers an abundance of opportunities throughout the year for study in all curriculum areas.
Hathersage lies on the River Derwent and a network of footpaths radiating from the village make the surrounding landscape of wood, moorland, streams and rivers easily accessible. Although the centre is specifically resourced for Key Stage 2 pupils, bookings are welcome from years 2-6 and a wider age range from special schools.
Schools are guided in their choice of a balanced programme by the curriculum modules at the centre. Pupils are offered many learning opportunities including working with maps, investigating the life of a stream, practical conservation, using field evidence and artefacts to interpret the past as well as developing positive attitudes to the environment as a whole.
• Outdoor qualified and experienced teaching support.
• Training provided for new leaders of visits. Centre staff assist schools in planning a programme.
• School teachers do not need to have specialist outdoor skills.
• Balanced programme of outdoor activities to meet the group's needs.
• Resources available to support a wide variety of curriculum work.
• Aimed at pupils of all abilities.
• Nottinghamshire schools' visits are subsidised by the LA with remission of fees for pupils eligible for free school meals.
• All risk assessments/operational procedures meet LA and DCSF guidelines.
• Extra staff accommodation available in the adjacent cottage.
• Sole use of the centre; large hall with kitchen, dining and recreation areas.
Available all year round for week/weekend bookings. Please phone 01433 650309 for current availability.
St Michael's from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013
£18 per person per night with a minimum charge for 25 people = £450 per night.
St Michael's Cottage is next to the centre but is entirely separate, with its own access shared with other houses. It can be used in conjunction with a main centre booking to accommodate up to four extra adults. The cottage comprises one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, TV & video and garden. An information sheet is available if you require further information regarding separate hire of the cottage.
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