Cliffe House provides Outdoor Residential School Trips, where your students will have the chance to explore the natural environment while also taking part in numerous exhilarating activities, such as mountain biking and orienteering.

Yorkshire

Cliffe House Residential Centre, 140 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DB

MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
What we offer on a school trip


Cliffe House is a centre of excellence in outdoor learning with high class training and conference facilities set in beautiful surroundings of a grade 2 listed building and 13 acres of woodland. We provide bespoke learning and events for schools, groups, colleges, businesses, individuals and the community. Featuring fully accessible facilities for overnight stays or day visits with adventures and activities designed to spark learning and development. Programmes are led by qualified, experienced staff and tailor made to suit the needs of each visiting school and individual children. If you would like to discuss any of our residential or day visit packages or would like to come and have a look around please get in touch.
Activities Include
- Archery
- Art in the environment
- Buggy Build
- Bush Craft
- Climbing Wall
- Crate Climb
- John Muir Trail
- Orienteering
- Monkey Tree Climb
- Mountain Biking
- Pond Studies
- River Walks
- Team Building
- Woodland Studies
- Canoeing
- Caving
- Climbing and Abseiling
- Kayaking
- Raft Building
- Stand Up Paddle boarding
- Walking
(Bold and Italic are off site activities)
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What makes us a great choice for education


Our setting is absolutely unique, we have a large grade 2 listed Victorian House which is used as a base for your stay. Accommodation is in the house with beds for up to 70 people across two floors, as the setting is a house there is a real homely feeling during your stay with home cooked, locally sourced food. We have 13 acres of woodland on site which host the majority of our activities which are delivered by fully qualified and highly experienced staff.
Accreditation and Awards


LOtC – Yes
AALA – Yes
British Orienteering Recognised Centre
Quality Badge – Council for learning outside the classroom
AAIAC – Adventure Mark
Institute for outdoor learning
Group Sizes Catered For


70.
Minimum numbers apply in peak times.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions


Yes, we welcome photography and the placing of this on social media sites.
Risk Assessment Details


All required activity risk assessments are provided.
Pricing Information


Product | 19/20 | 20/21 | 21/22 | 22/23 |
Residential Bronze – Minimum 30 – 2 Nights | 130 | 130.00 | 134.00 | 138.02 |
Residential Silver – Minimum 30 – 2 Nights | 135 | 135.00 | 140.00 | 144.20 |
Residential Gold – Minimum 30 – 2 Nights | 140 | 140.00 | 145.00 | 149.35 |
Residential Off Peak – 2 Nights | 102 | 102.00 | 105.00 | 108.15 |
1 Night Residential | 75 | 80.00 | 82.00 | 84.46 |
Off Peak 1 Night Residential | 65 | 70.00 | 72.00 | 74.16 |
1 Week Residential 4 Nights | 260 | 265.20 | 275.00 | 283.25 |
Day Visit – Per Instructor | 185 | 190.00 | 195.00 | 200.85 |
Fruit Bowl | 9 | 9.02 | 9.29 | 9.57 |
Bronze Package – All activities delivered onsite.
Silver Package – One off site activity.
Gold Package – Two off site activities.
1 x Teacher free with every 10 children.
First Aid Information


First aiders on site.
Available Facilities


- Study Room
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24 hour security
- Games room
- Kitchen
- Shop (Souvenirs)
- Wetroom
- Toilets – indoor and outdoor
- Bedrooms x 10 – 70 beds
- Living / Social spaces x 2
- Classrooms x 2
- Packed lunch area indoor and outdoor
- Pocket money – no more than £10
- Changing Places in toilet and shower
- Dining Areas
- Outdoor play ground
- Covered areas in the woodland
- Conferencing facilities
- Stage for performances in the ballroom
- Large carpark
- Cinema Rooms (large TV screens)
- Staff on site 24 hours
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities


Fully accessible toilets and showers x 2.
Opening Hours & Information


Monday – Friday 9 – 5 pm.
During residentials, Monday 9am until Friday 3pm.
Testimonials


We have a large number of feedback forms which can be shared.
Location Information


Located 20 minutes from Huddersfield Train Station, only 10 minutes walk from Shepley train station.
Only 30 minutes from the Peak District National Park.
Good connections to the M1and M62.
Good connections to Leeds and Manchester train stations.
We have x3 mini buses available to hire to collect and drop off if needed.
Room Sizes and Facilities


Dorm Rooms:
Room 1 – 9
Rm 2 – 12
Rm 3 – 9
Rm 4 – 8
Rm 5 – 6
Rm 6 – 9
Rm 7 – 8
Rm 8 – 7
2 x Teachers rooms sleeping 2.
Booking information


01484 416 416
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