YHA Castleton
Originally Castleton Hall, this building dates back to the 13th century and, together with the former vicarage, stands at the heart of the village square. Peveril Castle and a choice of underground caves are all within walking distance.
YHA Castleton has great curriculum-linked packages mixed with exciting activities, so be prepared for a busy break when you come here. The centre offers a range of residentials from £30 for 2 days all-inclusive. See 'Course info' to download full details.
135 beds: 2, 4 and 6 bedded plus one 16 bedded rooms.
- Meals available: breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
- Free planning visit
- 1:10 free leader places
- Fully risk assessed activities and accommodation
- 1 classroom. 3 alternative rooms may be used as small meeting rooms
- Teaching aids available: OHP, whiteboard, flip chart, slide projector, television/ video
We are passionate about the meals we produce and that's why all our food is prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced locally where available, prepared and cooked to order. We offer flexible meal times to fit in with your itinerary and with prior notice, we are happy to cater for any special dietary requests.
Cookery, food and health
Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
2 days (1 night) full board
Through a series of practical cooking and activities pupils learn where food comes from, how to cook it and how it keeps them healthy, during an entertaining and exciting residential.
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Residential brewery visit
Subjects: Science
Course Levels: GCSE
2 days (1 night) full board
Students learn about the science of the brewing process in an entertaining and practical residential.
Show DetailsTeacher training residential - Running safe and exciting field trips
Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
This residential is suitable for INSET and teacher training at Key Stages 2-4.
Show DetailsPE Outdoor Activity Challenges
Subjects: P.E. and Outdoor Activity
Course Levels: Key Stage 2
2 days (1 night) full board
Pupils are faced with a series of challenges. Some are individual; some can only be overcome by teamwork.
Show DetailsHistory - Invaders and Settlers
Subjects: History
Course Levels: Key Stage 2
2 days (1 night) full board
Pupils become time detectives and build up a time line of Castleton settlers from prehistoric times to the present day through a series of activities and role play.
Show DetailsGeography - Contrasting locality
Subjects: Geography
Course Levels: Key Stage 2
2 days (1 night) full board
Pupils investigate the village, who lives there and why.
Through survey work and exploration of the village and the surrounding area, pupils discover the link between the landscape, the geology and the growth of the settlement as a contrasting UK locality.
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