Bell Tent Layout & Sleeping Capacity

The Bell Tent Village includes exclusive use of all 9 spacious bell tents, each sleeping approximately 6 children or 5 adults. We recommend a maximum of approximately 50 people (adults & children combined). To help plan your visit, all schools are asked to complete a Bell Tent List and submit it at reception upon arrival.

Resources:

• Base Camp Tent Village Plan (PDF, 0.1mb – to print)
• Base Camp Bell Tent List (PDF, 0.1mb – to print)
• Base Camp Bell Tent List (Word, 0.8mb – to fill in on your computer and print)

Please bring your own sleeping mat, pillow, and sleeping bag.

Arrival & Departure Information

• Standard Arrival Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4.00pm.
• Early Arrival Option: If you’d like to arrive earlier for activities or meetings, please contact us to discuss availability.
• Standard Departure Days:
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 9.30am
  • Sunday by 4.00pm

Availability (Group bookings only)

• Midweek (term time): Primarily used by school pupils on residential visits.
• Weekends & school holidays: Available for private group bookings, either on its own or alongside our indoor accommodation options.

Our Bell Tent Village is available for bookings from April to early October, offering a seasonal outdoor experience in the Peak District. Whether you’re planning a school residential, family gathering, or group retreat, this flexible camping setup is ideal for making the most of our scenic location and facilities. Advance booking is required.

Note: No dogs are allowed on site, except for trained, registered assistance dogs (please notify us during booking).

Base Camp Winter Use

From October to March, the Base Camp building is available for use by groups staying in our indoor accommodation or visiting as day guests. It provides essential facilities including a catering kitchen, large dining space, additional toilets and showers.

Pricing Information

Schools
For pricing related to school residential visits, please refer to our residential visits page for the latest prices and package details.

Other Groups
For weekend or school holiday bookings of up to 50 people, including use of all the Bell Tents and Base Camp facilities, prices include VAT:

* Contact us for the prices for bank holiday’s
** In school holidays

A refundable bond is required for all bookings. This will be returned approximately 10 working days after your departure, provided everything is in order.

Extended Stays & Additional Options

If you’d like to stay longer than 4 nights or wish to book additional meeting rooms or activity spaces, please contact us to discuss availability and pricing.

Outdoor & Environmental Activities

Make the most of your stay by hiring one of our experienced instructors to lead fun and educational outdoor activities. Options may include:

• Team-building challenges
• Environmental exploration
• Adventure-based learning

Instructor availability is limited, so please enquire at the time of booking to avoid disappointment.