Youth Groups & Uniformed Organisations
Your Group. Your Adventure.
Bring your group together for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The Hollowford Centre welcomes youth groups, Scouts, Guides, Cadets, faith groups, sports clubs and other youth organisations looking for residential experiences that combine adventure, challenge and time together. Whether you’re planning an activity-packed weekend, a longer residential, a self-catering stay or a camping adventure, we’ll help you create an experience that works for your group.
Adventure with a Purpose
A residential at Hollowford is about much more than having fun. Shared adventures give young people opportunities to try something new, take responsibility, overcome challenges and discover what they are capable of achieving.
Our programmes can help young people develop:
Most importantly, young people have the opportunity to enjoy authentic adventures and create memories together.
Build Your Own Adventure
Every group is different, so we offer the flexibility to create a programme around your needs, interests, available time and budget.
You can choose a fully programmed experience led by our instructors, combine Lindley activities with your own sessions, or simply use Hollowford as a base for exploring the Peak District.
Activities include caving, canoeing, raft building, climbing, abseiling, hill walking, orienteering, high ropes, archery, axe throwing, cycling, zip wire and team challenges.
From trying a new activity to taking on a genuine outdoor challenge, our experienced instructors will help participants progress at the right level.
Stay Your Way
Choose the accommodation option that works best for your group.
Fully Catered Residentials
Stay in our main Hollowford accommodation and let us take care of the catering, accommodation and activities. With en-suite accommodation, group spaces and freshly prepared meals, leaders can concentrate on their young people and enjoy the residential too.
Back Tor
Self-Catering
Want more independence? Back Tor provides self-contained accommodation for up to 36 guests, with six en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and your own lounge and dining space. Run your own programme, add Lindley activities or use Back Tor as your base for exploring the Peak District.
Camping at
Hollowford
For a more traditional outdoor experience, stay under canvas in our dedicated group camping area with views towards Mam Tor.
Combine the independence and excitement of camping with access to the facilities and reassurance of an established outdoor centre.
Make the Peak District Your Playground
Hollowford’s location puts adventure on the doorstep. We’re within walking distance of Castleton and surrounded by some of the Peak District’s most spectacular landscapes, caves, hills and crags. This means groups can experience real outdoor adventure in real environments, as well as activities within the Hollowford grounds. For groups running their own programme, Hollowford also provides an excellent base from which to explore the wider National Park.
Adventure for Everyone
We believe every young person should have the opportunity to experience outdoor adventure. We’ll work with leaders before your visit to understand individual needs and make your programme as accessible and inclusive as possible. This can include accessible accommodation, adapted activities, flexible programme design and consideration of SEND, cultural and religious requirements.
Safe, Supported Adventure
Your group can enjoy genuine adventure with the reassurance of an experienced and professionally managed outdoor learning centre.
Activities are delivered by experienced and appropriately qualified instructors and supported by established safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures.
Hollowford holds recognised licences and accreditations including AALA, AHOEC Gold Standard, Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge and Adventuremark.
More Than Just Time Away
There’s something special about getting away together. Whether it’s someone’s first night away from home, reaching the top of a climb, exploring a cave or simply spending an evening with friends after a day outdoors, residential experiences create moments young people remember.
They also provide opportunities to develop independence, strengthen friendships and build confidence away from everyday routines.
Adventure. Friendship. Challenge. Memories that last.
Programmes can support:
Start Planning Your Group Adventure
Whether you’re looking for a fully catered residential, self-catering weekend, camping experience or adventurous activity programme, we’ll help you create the right experience for your group. Tell us your group size, ages, preferred dates and what you’d like to do, and our team will help you start planning your Hollowford adventure.