YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

Take your group to Butharlyp Howe and test the childrens' energy levels. The centre, a traditional Lakeland Victorian house, has extensive grounds with a safe play area for children and plenty of outdoor games equipment.

Centre staff can help you book a wide range of outdoor activities including watersports, climbing, orienteering, cycling and fishing. It goes without saying that there's walking galore, including high-level ridge and fell routes.

Also see YHA Grasmere Thorney How

General information

  • 80 beds in rooms of 2 - 10 beds.

  • Meals available: Breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal.
Services and facilities
  • Free planning visit
  • 1:10 free leader places
  • Fully risk assessed activities and accommodation
  • Classroom / TV room
  • Teaching aids available: OHP, whiteboard, flip chart, slide projector, television/ video
  • Assistance with risk assessment
  • Wet weather alternatives
  • Photocopying service
  • WIFI internet access 
  • Private leader’s lounge
  • Drying room
  • Extensive grounds
  • Games room
  • Private telephone for group leaders
  • Full residential licence
  • A selection of animation games are available
  • A Viking course and orienteering course are in the grounds
  • Village treasure hunt
  • Outdoor pursuits available to book in advance e.g. abseiling, climbing, ghyll scrambling, kayaking, canoeing and many more
  • Local self-led mountain walks, (or a mountain guide can be booked in advance)
Meals

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.

Mountain environment discovery and exploration

from £75

Subjects: 
Course Levels: 

3 days (2 nights) all-inclusive

Run in conjunction with the Lake District National Park. Led by specialist teachers with experience and knowledge of the curriculum and the outdoors.

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Lakeland literature, poetry and prose

from £75

Subjects: English
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

3 days (2 nights) full board

Led by the Wordsworth Trust education staff, workshops are offered throughout the year.

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