Cliffe House Shepley Huddersfield

Cliffe House is a centre of excellence in outdoor learning, with high class training and conference facilities set in the 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 are 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.

Day visits can be self-led or instructor led or a mix of both.

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)

Adventure Activity centre Yorkshire
Water sports centre Yorkshire
Jon Muir award Yorkshire
Outdoor pursuits Yorkshire

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.

LOtC – Yes

AALA – Yes

British Orienteering Recognised Centre

Quality Badge – Council for learning outside the classroom

AAIAC – Adventure Mark

Institute for outdoor learning

We tailor each visit to meet your needs. Our team of expert and experienced instructors will guide you through this process.

Examples of programmes below:

Up to 70.

Minimum group sizes apply in peak periods.

• All equipment needed for the programme we have is provided.
• We send a suggested kit list prior to your arrival to share with parents.

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

Full risk assessments for the activities are available when booking.

cliffehouse@kirklees.gov.uk

01484 416 416

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.

Children will need to carry their bags up and down a few flights of stairs, please bear this in mind when packing. 

Activities will be outside and it is important that old but warm clothing is packed.

We have a supply of waterproofs, wellies, small rucksacks, gloves and hats which can be borrowed if needed.

The following is a guide for a 2 nights stay, PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHILD’S NAME IN ALL POSESSIONS – 

• Waterproof coat and trousers
• Outdoor shoes – trainers and boots or wellies
• Indoor shoes / slippers – (these should be packed in a separate bag or easily accessible)
• 2 x trousers (not jeans)
• 2 x t-Shirt/top
• 2 x jumper/fleece
• Hats / Gloves / Scarves – Suitable for conditions sun / cold
• Plastic bag to keep dirty / wet clothing in
• 3 x changes of underwear
• Pyjamas
• 3 x pairs of socks (at least one thick pair)
• Wash kit and towel
• Small rucksack
• A small refillable water bottle
• Personal medication
• Torch / Night Light
• Children may bring small cameras and torches but NOT radios/mobile phones
• Spending money for the gift shop
• Some schools organise a party, a ‘disco’ or a talent contest in the evening for which extra clothes may be required.

Yes, we have qualified first aiders on site.

• Kitchen
• Shop (Souvenirs)
• Wetroom
• Toilets – indoor and outdoor
• Bedrooms x10, 70 beds
• Living / Social spaces x 2
• Classrooms x 2
• Packed lunch area indoor and outdoor
• Pocket money no more than £10
• Changing Places 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

Fully accessible toilets and showers x 2.

Monday – Friday 9 – 5pm.

During residentials Monday 9am until Friday 3pm.

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