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Testimonials & Reviews 

 

Testimonials from the 2024/2025 academic year

Schools

Children absolutely loved the cycling sessions. They loved riding on the Monsal Trail and developing their cycling abilities. Several of the children were unable to ride prior to our visit and left having cycled well on the Monsal Trail. Children really engaged with the Thornbridge challenge and the problem solving activities. Unfortunately, due to the current curriculum, we lack the time to so as much of this in school as we would like!

Sheffield School, May 2025

I just wanted to thank you and your wonderful team for a fabulous couple of days at Thornbridge Outdoors. The children and staff had such a great day – the activities were perfect and the instructors were so welcoming, encouraging, positive and so supportive of everyone – regardless of their needs. It was just wonderful to see the children experiencing such a range of outdoor activities in a beautiful setting and working so well in their teams. We will definitely be back

Sheffield School, April 2025

A fantastic location and accommodation for our DofE training residential. Well equipped and all equipment easy to use. Thank you for the experience.

Coventry School, April 2025

The rock climbing was a huge success. Of the various participants, one had never climbed before and was especially nervous, and another had only experienced an indoor climbing wall, and found it challenging (in a fairly negative way!). Thanks to the instructors, these two individuals had a wonderful time and really enjoyed climbing, as did everyone else. It was really exciting to see the transformation in perspective, and we appreciate that this was as result of the skill of the instructors.

University, March 2025

I just want to say a Big thank you, to you and all the staff at Thornbridge. The learners and staff returned on Friday with tired faces and big smiles. It was obvious they’d had a fantastic time engaging with, and enjoying all the activities. And food! I’m sure you already know how important experiences like these are to young people, especially those with SEND. The opportunity to test their boundaries and skills in this way is priceless, and I just want to say how much we value this opportunity.

SEND Education and Vocational Training provider, March 2025

The school has been coming here for over 20 years. As always the staff are amazing – every single person has the same positive, friendly & helpful outlook.

Sheffield School, September 2024

Other Groups

We loved Thornbridge and couldn’t fault it – lovely facilities, space and very helpful information provided about the place and area.

Family and Friends Group, July 2025

Thank you so much – we had a fabulous time and really appreciated being able to use the space to gather. There is no way we could have camped in such numbers at a standard campsite but it was really wonderful and the children had a great time enjoying the freedom to play and explore together! We also really appreciated the use of the BBQ and campfire. We will almost definitely be in touch to see if we can book to come again next year. When I asked the group as we closed our weekend if we should do this again next year, there was a resounding ‘Yes!’.

Church Group, May 2025

We have had a great time and loved the environment! Thank you for making the place welcoming and for the instructors leading the outdoor activity.

Church Group, April 2025

Very enjoyable stay we had everything we needed. Disabled facilities were fantastic made life/holiday so much easier.

Family and Friends Group, Match 2025

Had a brilliant weekend once again, thanks you. Achieved our objectives of getting leaders all fired up about leading events this year, thanked them for what they do – it was brill! Lots of good comments about the weekend and asking if we are doing it annually – the answer is probably yes! – and lots of good comments about the venue too, although most had been before.

Social Group, March 2025

First things first we wanted to say a big thank you to you and the team for all your help in both in the run up and during our Winter Gathering event. The venue space was fantastic and such a nice atmosphere, and we’re so grateful for all the help and support you gave us while we were there.

Cycling Club, January/February 2025

Excellent stay, beautiful grounds, excellent for group booking. Fab fire pit area.

Family Group, November 2024

We had a group of 8 friends stay with two of them being disabled and required the accessibility which was great as they could move around the house freely without and restrictions, the kitchen was well kitted out for cooking and we were surrounded by beautiful scenery all in all a great place to stay.

Family Group, October 2024

Instructors amazing – really took time to understand the needs to the group, as always brilliant.

Charity Organisation, September 2024

Courses

Excellent, informative, well presented and enjoyable course.

Outdoor First Aid course attendee, June 2025

The trainer is excellent, motivational, enthusiastic and energetic. He made learning really interesting & explained why we treat people as we do using real life experience & really clever & thoughtful method of learning. He’s an excellent teacher and an asset to the team – makes me want to do more course here!

Outdoor First Aid course attendee, March 2025

Instructor was incredibly comprehensive, not only teaching WHAT to do in so many emergency scenarios, but, crucially WHY we do it.  Really embeds the info through the practical exercises. Excellent venue, equipment, and grounds. 100%+

Outdoor First Aid course attendee, March 2025

One of the most engaging courses I’ve ever been on!!

Outdoor First Aid course attendee, October 2024

Reviews

Facebook Reviews

  • positive review  Fantastic Staff, facilities and a great time had by all. Would recommend for any group.

    366 King Ecgbert Squadron RAF Air Cadets Avatar 366 King Ecgbert Squadron RAF Air Cadets
    13th December 2022

    positive review  We just had a brilliant weekend here - fabulous location, clean and well equipped Lodge - perfect for a getaway.

    Amy Hathaway Avatar Amy Hathaway
    3rd May 2022

    positive review  A lovely place to spend a family weekend. Our second visit with 3 generations 😀 We love that it's right next to the Monsal trail and this time had a walk into Bakewell. Highly recommended.

    Sarah McAnulty Avatar Sarah McAnulty
    24th January 2022

  • positive review  We went with our peers and didn't expect this place to be so beautiful for the adventure activities. Must Go once. we loved it 😊

    Veena Ram Sonawane Avatar Veena Ram Sonawane
    13th October 2021

    positive review  We had a brilliant weekend. Lots of interesting activities to try whether a novice or pro, young or older. Well laid out.Good shower and toilet facilities. Feels safe, children can play freely. Beautiful location by the Monsal trail. A great place for enjoying the outdoor life with friendly like minded people.

    Yvonne Hutchinson Avatar Yvonne Hutchinson
    27th September 2021

    positive review  Superb place, really well thought out and brilliant for kids 😃👍☀️

    Rob Mason Avatar Rob Mason
    23rd August 2021

  • positive review  We had a lovely week despite the weather. Great being so close to the Monsal Trail and lots of interesting things to do in the area. The staff are wonderful, so friendly and helpful.

    Stephanie Goss Way Avatar Stephanie Goss Way
    2nd October 2019

    positive review  Thank you ... great wedding venue!

    Chris Harrison Avatar Chris Harrison
    21st August 2019

    positive review  Great setting, well maintained accomodation and friendly instructors.

    James Herbert Avatar James Herbert
    8th May 2019

  • positive review  Lovely and calm place. Well maintained

    Naveeda Riaz Avatar Naveeda Riaz
    15th February 2019

    positive review  The whole place looked stunning last night , we were just there to support an artist.

    Linda Searle Avatar Linda Searle
    30th September 2018

    positive review  Wow I've had the most excellent residential overnight at thornbridge and the staff we're very helpful and I hope to come again with family and friends

    Joseph Sockett Avatar Joseph Sockett
    29th March 2018

  • positive review  Oadby Walking group: We had our anniversary get-together (30 members) and stay with a great Monsal trail walk in November 2017. It was a great stay and the accomodation satisfied all our needs. The administrative staff (Helen and Jill) were very helpful and understood our needs. Ian, the walking guide, clearly guided us with our needs for the walking activity. In summary, the staff were very helpful, the accomodation was great and we had one of the happiest times! Thanks.

    Thanthullu Vasu Avatar Thanthullu Vasu
    10th December 2017

    positive review  Awesome location for the alpkit festival thanks for having us

    Kev Smith Avatar Kev Smith
    24th September 2017

    positive review  I loved the place. Great location. The accommodation was very clean and big enough for a large group. Wonderful facilities on site and walking grounds. The Thornbridge hall accross the road is beatiful area to walk and explore. The nearby village of Ashford is beautiful for a leisurely walk. Will recommend to friends.

    Shoaib Haider Avatar Shoaib Haider
    16th September 2017

  • positive review  Great place to do you own thing. Lots of space and few close neighbours,!

    Richard Hakes Avatar Richard Hakes
    28th August 2017

    positive review  What a fabulous place, well equipped, versatile and very friendly.

    Richard Bateman Avatar Richard Bateman
    26th June 2017

    It's a wonderful place for both adult and children. Situated in a very peaceful location and so much to explore. Staffs are very friendly ...We had a wonderful and a memorable time in Thornbridge outdoors

    Saji Samuel Avatar Saji Samuel
    9th June 2017

  • positive review  Thornbridge Outdoors have excellent facilities and very friendly helpful staff. Every staff member that I came into contact with was friendly and pleasant. 🙂

    Tina Fox Avatar Tina Fox
    11th February 2017

    positive review  Went there for a team-building session organized by my uni. Everything was perfect! Great facilities, great instructors, and an amazing landscape! Thank you for your kindness 🙂

    Juliette Itsugua Avatar Juliette Itsugua
    3rd February 2017

    positive review  Excellent spot for a group of friends to gather. We were a mixed group of family and friends of all ages. Facilities are perfect and location is really good for walking biking climbing and general outdoor messing about. Nice biking areas on site and a little bouldering wall. I left a heart rate monitor behind which they very kindly and promptly posted back to me. Couldn't recommend enough.

    Daniel Short Avatar Daniel Short
    29th January 2017

  • positive review  Amazing experience. My team members are all very nice�

    Ding Jiang Avatar Ding Jiang
    7th October 2016

    positive review  Perfect activities! I am so enjoy it. It is good for make friends.

    April Zeng Avatar April Zeng
    7th October 2016

Google’s Most Helpful Reviews

  • honestly i couldnt believe the fact that the mattress was so hard i woke up on a rock.!??? unfortunately i got chased away from the facility by a grown adult which shattered my heart as i was running as fast as ever. my organs could NOT take tjat and considering i had to go back to the room to a rock. it was horror ??? my mummy said there was evil spirits outside because of the lack of street lamps and i could have fell in a hole.. there was no parking and STOP BRINGING OFF BRAND MILK FROM ALDI ITS NOT GOOD FOR MY TUMMY because of THIS i have crippling depression due to the excessive diarrhoea .. uh oh…i am confused and started seeing two birds outside !???????!;!;!;!;! i was just curious

    Keren Avatar Keren
    19th August 2024

    Wonderful outdoor activity centre in beautiful grounds. Great place to hold residentials (activities include: high and low ropes, cargo netting, biking, weasling, camp fire amd might line) and attend EVC training. Incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

    Claire Smith Avatar Claire Smith
    8th December 2022

    Came here as part of a corporate away day for team building activities. Ed was really thoughtful and made sure that the tasks were fully inclusive for all abilities. The facilities were fantastic, the staff were all very friendly and the setting was simply stunning. I was very apprehensive about tasks being too physical as I have a bad back, however, I needn’t have worried. I was very impressed with the set up and look forward to being able to come again. Siri sadly took me to completely the wrong location though so I’d recommend Google maps as this was spot on.

    Lynn Brookes Avatar Lynn Brookes
    27th July 2022

  • Lovely

    Theresa Howard Avatar Theresa Howard
    25th October 2021

    Nice place, had a brilliant day here, using the high ropes was especially a nice experience.

    Nikoline Klaus Avatar Nikoline Klaus
    3rd October 2021

    Enjoyable weekend

    Julie Ashwell Avatar Julie Ashwell
    26th September 2021

Case Studies

Angram Bank Primary, Our Journey to Thornbridge Outdoors

It is 9am on a Friday morning in the summer term. Year six children, accompanied by parents, dragging and carrying assorted luggage are arriving at Chapeltown Train Station in Sheffield for a weekend residential visit to Thornbridge Outdoors… read more

Greystones Primary

As a school on the edge of the Peak District, we continue to use the fabulous resources of Thornbridge Outdoors for our Y5 residential for many reasons… read more

James at Thornbridge Outdoors

When James joined Year 6 he appeared quiet, avoided physical activity and lacked the confidence to widen his friendship group. He cried during our first football session and refused to take part… read more

Stanhope School

I am writing to once again thank your team for making our Year 4 visit to Thornbridge Outdoors an outstanding and memorable occasion. We have been bringing KS2 children to the centre since June 2002 and have always returned back to school totally reassured that quality outdoor education is a must for all children… read more

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Bakewell
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