Peat Rigg Outdoor Training Centre Yorkshire
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Cropton Pickering, , North Yorkshire, YO18 8EX
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What we offer on a school trip
We are located on a 97 acre farm, on the edge of Cropton Forest in the North York Moors National Park.
We have an established reputation as a perfect environment to run personal development courses for young people: the isolated setting creates a real sense of adventure and allows complete engagement the rural environment.
Peat Rigg aims for excellence in all aspects of its provision: Every course aims to make a strong contribution to improving the self confidence, self esteem, and health and well being of every young person.
The Farm House and the Green House are adjacent and can be booked together providing en-suite dormitory (4 beds per room) style accommodation throughout for up to 70. Alternatively they can be booked separately - each accommodating 35 guests. Each part has a separate kitchen and dining room as well as a comfortable lounge/multi-purpose training room and a games room.
Outside there is a large barn, a drying room and equipment stores and 97 acres of our land all within Cropton Forest and the National Park.
Feedback from clients is consistently high. These are the following average ratings from teachers who came to Peat Rigg in 2017.
Scale 1(Poor) - 5 (Excellent)
Overall safety 5
Opportunities for learning 5
Overall enjoyment 5
Accommodation and food 5
We look to establish long term relationships with clients and provide exactly what they want. That may be why 98% of our clients re-book. We have just finished the final phase in a £1 million pound 4 year development. We welcome you to come and check out the place, to see how Peat Rigg could work for your group.
We love it: It is a beautiful place to work, play and share the experiences with our visiting friends. Peat Rigg is a unique resource and it is difficult to describe that magic quality in words: Come and visit us, and once you have been here you will see why.
What makes us a great choice for education?
Very high quality accommodation and facilities
A superb location: a 100 acre site in the North York Moors National Park
A great range of challenging activities - on site and off site
Courses that provide powerful learning experiences
Safety first in everything: staffing, equipment and procedures
A maximum of two groups on site at any one time, and courses are designed so that you virtually won?t see the other group all week
A great place to engage young people about sustainability through our energy use, provision of our own food and engagement with the countryside
As a Social Enterprise we aim to deliver the highest quality at affordable rates
Accreditation and Awards
Adventurous Activities Licensing Scheme AALS
Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge
Social Enterprise Mark
The Adventure Mark
The Institute of Outdoor Learning
Investors in People Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Accredited Activity Provider
What is typically included on our school trips?
Your Course Director will discuss your requirements and help you to plan a residential that allows you to meet whatever objectives you have. This will determine which activities or locations that we utilise, the level of challenge, personal responsibility or duration of an activity. Therefore each course that we plan is different.
We run courses for groups from KS1 to KS4 and each may have a particular emphasis; Special programmes that link to specific parts of the National Curriculum or the every Child Matters Agenda.
As we take students into some very beautiful environments often we hope to create an engagement with the natural world. Many Schools now incorporate the John Muir Conservation Award into their programme. The courses are as varied as your needs, whether it be intervention programmes, Leadership courses for School prefects, GCSE PE, Asdan awards or pure Challenge and Adventure.
Mid week courses start on Monday morning, through to after lunch on Friday. Some Schools split the week so that a second group swaps with the first on the Wednesday lunchtime.
Two night courses can either be Monday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Friday to Friday to Sunday.
Our prices are fully inclusive: Sole use of either the Farm House or the Green House (or both if you have 40 or more students booked in), excellent home cooked food, all instruction, use of facilities and in-course transportation.
Group Sizes Catered For
Up to 70 in two linked buildings - The Farm House and the Green House, that can either be booked together or separately
Minimum booking number for half the centre is 12 paying guests and for the whole Centre 40 paying guests.
One free adult place for every 8 paying guests, any additional staff members are half price.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
Once you have booked, we will provide you with a teachers pack that will give you a wealth of information that will make it easier to organise your visit.
Much of the information is also available to download on our website http://www.peatrigg.org
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Provided that it fits in with you Schools? policy and all students have permission we are very happy for you to take photos or videos: It can be a valuable resource for you to use later.
Risk Assessment Details
Risk assessments and operating procedures are available to download on our website
We also encourage teachers to make a pre-visit inspection to complete any other risk assessments they feel necessary.
Education Officer Information
All Instructors are involved in the Education process. To talk to one of us phone, 01751 417112 or e mail info@peatrigg.co.uk
Pricing Information
The price will vary depending on the time of year and the duration of your stay.
Low season prices start at £99 for a weekend or two night stay .
Clothing Requirements
A suggested kit list is available to download from our website http://www.peatrigg.co.uk
First Aid Information
All instructors hold current first aid qualifications. In addition there is always a member of Peat Rigg staff on site 24 hours a day.
Available Facilities
Peat Rigg is based on a working farm in the North York Moors National Park. The two accommodation blocks - the farm House and the Green House provide very high quality facilities:
The centre is cosy and warm with en-suite dorms for 4 students and adjacent staff rooms.
There is ample space inside with dining rooms, lounge and games rooms and plenty of space to let off steam outside. There is a payphone for students and staff to use.
Peat Rigg has a unique and tranquil feeling. We are on a beautiful site in an isolated position away from outside distractions.
We have a small souvenir shop. £5 to £10 is probably the maximum that anyone could need to bring.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
The Farm House and The Green House are both suited for disabled guests with accessible dorms, bathrooms and wheelchair access throughout.
We have welcomed many less-abled students to Peat Rigg. We suggest you visit the centre and talk to us to see what is possible.
Testimonials
We loved the range of activities, the pace they were delivered and how they were planned progressively. We thought the accomodation and food were lovely too, we all felt spoilt!
We loved how challenging the activities were and how the staff encouraged everyone to push their comfort zones and extend their abilities. We've had amazing feedback from the young people, staff and parents.
Without Doubt, the best residential we've been on, everything was just perfect! - Heidi and Team, Door84 Youth Centre, York
We discussed team objectives on the first day and these were carried into every activity. The instructors were great at encouraging children who were nervous or teary to have a go and succeed to the best of their abilities and challenge themselves - Mrs Allen, All Saints School, Harrogate.
