The Bushcraft Company at Castle Howard Yorkshire

At The Bushcraft Company, we are proud to offer unique, immersive outdoor adventures for Year 3 to Year 8 students at our five amazing woodland sites across the country.

Choose from 1, 2, 3 or 5 day residential school trips and you’ll have the freedom to design a programme that perfectly aligns with your school’s values and educational goals of your trip.

Whether you’re aiming to inspire confidence, build teamwork, deepen subject knowledge, or simply create lasting memories, we’ll help you shape an experience that reflects what matters most to you.

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With a Bushcraft adventure, every child is engaged, included, and building memories they’ll talk about for years to come PLUS they’ll experience activities you won’t find anywhere else in the UK!

• Inclusive and empowering for every child – No camp mate is left behind! Our experiences are designed so every child feels part of the adventure.
• Curriculum-linked outdoor learning – You choose the theme, and we’ll align it with your curriculum. Teaching outside the classroom is what we do best.
• Your own private woodland camp – Enjoy the entire campsite exclusively for your school or group, creating a safe and unforgettable wilderness experience.
• All-inclusive Bushcraft adventures – No hidden costs, no extra fees – just immersive, hands-on learning that brings nature to life.
• Character-building through real adventure – Develop resilience, confidence, teamwork, and leadership in a truly inspiring outdoor setting.
• Hassle-free and budget-friendly – Prices start from just £99 per child, with access to exclusive coach rates via our partnership with QCT to help you save more.

Planning a trip with us is simple. We have brilliant resources including a launch pack for parents, a teacher portal and we offer virtual parent talks, all designed to be as quick and easy for you as possible.

Through immersive survival skills and challenging nature-based activities, they’ll learn to work together, think independently, and face new challenges, all whilst in a safe, supportive environment, here’s just some of the activities available at our camp sites:

• Archery
• Fire making
• Wild cooking
• Scenario SOS
• Tomahawk throwing
• Animal ID & Tracking
• Wilderness First Aid
• Shelter Building, and so much more…

Best of all, there’s no waiting in line or sharing spaces, everyone gets to enjoy the activities together!

As an organisation that works with young people, we are inspected by, and are members of a number of governing bodies, including;

• British Activity Provider Association (BAPA).
• The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC).
• Adventuremark
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
• Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL).
• We were also a finalist in the School Travel Awards for Best Residential Provider 2024.

Additionally, all of our staff are Enhanced DBS checked and we have safeguarding officers on site, plus multiple first aid trained members on the estate.

Our minimum number is 25 students (depending on dates and duration), and we have no maximum number and have catered for groups of up to 300 students.

We have no restrictions on our camps and you are more than welcome to take photographs during your time with us to share with your fellow Teachers and Parents.

We provide a full risk management policy and information can be found on our exclusive Teacher Portal along with many other useful resources to plan and prepare once you book your school trip with us.

The cost depends on exact dates and student numbers however all prices include all activities, food, accommodation and trained 24-hour Bushcraft staff, so there’s no hidden fees to worry about. Teacher places are free on a ratio of 1:10.

Guideline prices are as follows:

Autumn term (September-October)

2 day, 1 night residential: from £99+vat per student

3 day, 2 night residential: from £179+vat per student

5 day, 4 night residential: from £275+vat per student

Summer term

2 day, 1 night residential: from £99-£130+vat per student

3 day, 2 night residential: from £195-£235+vat per student

5 day, 4 night residential: from £300+vat per student

We also have access to exclusive coach rates via our partnership with QCT to help you save even more on your school trip, ask our friendly team for more information when you get in touch.

On each camp, there will be at least one qualified First Aider at all times and many of our staff are trained to FPOS level. In case of an emergency, the Estate Manager will assist transportation to the nearest A&E department.

If you’re a parent, emergency contact details can be requested from your school.

We provide all meals and snacks within the packages. Food is part of the experience, and not just the fuel to get us through the fun! Everything is cooked and prepared in our outdoor central kitchen over camping stoves and open fires, so you and your students get a truly authentic outdoor experience.

We also allow students to try their hand at some wilderness cookery, including BBQ burgers, topping woodfired pizzas and smores.

We cater for dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances.

We are committed to making our sites accessible for everyone and proudly work with SEN schools and students to ensure an inclusive and supportive experience for all.

Our Bushcraft Camps are open from April through to October.

We have welcomed over 40,000 students so far and are proud to receive recognition and praise from Teachers across all of our sites.

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Situated just 15 miles north of York, Castle Howard is perfectly located for schools in the North of the country. The nearest cities to the campsite are:

York – 28 mins

Leeds – 50 mins

Middlesbrough – 55 mins

Hull – 1 hour

Sheffield – 1 hour 20 mins

Newcastle – 1 hour 30 mins

If you are looking to arrange coach travel, please get in touch with our friendly team who can also support you with exclusive discounts with our coach partner.

Experience the magic of your very own private, safari-style camping village, nestled deep within the woodlands, exclusively reserved just for your school or group.

You and your students will sleep under the stars in charming bell tents, each comfortably sleeping around 10 students and are arranged around a central yurt that serves as the vibrant heart of camp life. This yurt is also home to the Bushcraft team, who provide round-the-clock support and ensure everything runs smoothly throughout your stay.

Teachers and school staff enjoy their own dedicated area of camp, complete with unlimited coffee, biscuits, and a peaceful space to relax while the Bushcraft team leads the adventure. Staff tents are equipped with beds and sleep 1 to 2 people, depending on group size.

Set in a truly stunning and immersive wilderness environment, this is more than just a campsite, it’s a unique outdoor experience. Want a sneak peek before you arrive? Take our virtual tour and explore your home in the woods here: The Bushcraft Company

We would love to talk to you about booking one of our Bushcraft adventures and our low deposit options available to secure your trip. Please contact us on  trips@thebushcraftcompany.com or call 0333 2000 612 to discuss this your plans and our friendly, experienced team will be happy to help!

Here are just some of the many reasons why we have been passionate about delivering real outdoor adventures for over 14 years and are now a leading provider of outdoor education;

• Children spend an average of 4-6 hours a day on screens – Escaping technology, social media and the stresses of the online world, students will improve problem solving skills, communication and teamwork.
• 90% of children who spent time in nature are more likely to experience lower levels of stress and improved well-being.
• Children who spend time outdoors are 50% less likely to develop mental health issues – We want to inspire a passion to get outdoors on a regular basis.
• Outdoor learning has been shown to increase attention span by as much as 20% when students return to classroom-based work.
• 4 in 5 young people have never slept outdoors – This is a special and exciting experience we think everyone should try at least once in their life!
• We love what we do! Many of our staff live outdoors for the full season, so their knowledge and passion is remarkable!
• Our aim is not to just give a taste of adventure, but inspire a lifetime of it!