Children of all ages love visiting The Nightingale Centre. The centre is surrounded by peaceful countryside yet lies central to the conurbations of Yorkshire, the Midlands and the North West & near to interesting places like Chatsworth, Buxton, Bakewell and, even closer, the plague village Eyam, an Iron Age fort, local evidence of lead mining and Castleton with its caves and castle. Sheffield’s city activities are just 40 mins away; Even Alton Towers is reachable in just over an hour. At Great Hucklow itself there are llama rides and we can advise on the many other indoor and outdoor activities for young people close by.
Situated in extensive grounds with ample parking space, the centre provides play equipment and a five-a-side football pitch. There are walks from the door, plentiful hot showers after a day out, packed lunches if needed and an effective drying room.
Indoors there are two well-equipped activity/learning rooms (one max 80 dividable, one max 40), a comfortable lounge and "break-out" areas if needed. Groups of 35+ may arrange exclusive use of the main house.
Our increasingly eco-friendly accommodation for up to 68 is in well-appointed single, twin or family rooms (some en-suite) and dormitory accommodation with leaders rooms adjacent. The centre is centrally heated throughout - we’re open all year. We offer discounts in the winter months November to February but we think you will find our rates competitive at all times of the year.
The recently refurbished dining room serves excellent food and our chef is always willing to prepare special menus to suit different groups and we can cater for most individual needs.
The centre is a registered charity and we seek to enable people with disabilities to get the best possible experience at the centre. We encourage prospective visitors to discuss their requirements in advance so we can provide an honest assessment of what we can offer and respond helpfully.
We have been welcoming groups of young people of all ages to our centre for generations and understand their needs. If you would like to discuss how we can assist your group please contact us – we’d love to help!
Taste Tideswell
All age groups can be accommodated from pre-school to Key Stage 5 and all ingredients and resources are provided by Taste Tideswell. Alternatively, the Taste Tideswell team is available to visit your school*…
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Eyam Museum
Bubonic Plague! Learn all about the plague, and the famous 1665/6 outbreak in Eyam when the villagers quarantined themselves.
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The Chestnut Centre
The 3/4 mile nature trail will lead you through the deer meadow, home to both Fallow and Manchurian Sika deer. Cross over the stream and meet our Giant otters Manoki and Panambi with their family. Watch…
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Haddon Hall
A medieval and Tudor manor house. Perfect for Key Stage II. The history of Haddon Hall is brought to life through guided tours. With a wealth of fascinating history to draw upon, children are immersed…
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The Heights of Abraham
The Heights of Abraham provides schools with a truly unique visitor experience that balances a fun day out with a high educational value through a blend of natural and social history, geography, technology…
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Chatsworth House
In the house our trained guides will help to unravel the secrets of 300 years of family life and the stories and objects that have shaped its history including new developments that represent the modern…
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