YHA Langdale School Trip
Ambleside LA22 9HJ
Residential Trip Residentials North West
YHA Langdale is situated in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside between Elterwater and Grasmere, and boasts stunning views down to Lake Windermere and Bowness. This is a huge hostel with a National Trust arboretum on the doorstep, and makes any group visit feel magical.The hostel is the centrepiece of the historic High Close Estate which includes sixteen acres of National Trust arboretum, with the secluded and beautiful Low Wood and Loughrigg Terrace on the doorstep - all just waiting to be explored.
The area is brilliant for school trip activities including climbing, scrambling and kayaking and many others with Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll all nearby. In addition to adventurous activities, YHA Langdale can also provide YHA delivered activities including archery, bush craft, shelter building team games and problem solving, as well as exploring the industrial heritage of the Langdale valley.
Keep energy levels high and tummies full with our delicious group catering; breakfast, packed lunches and home-cooked evening meals are all available from the hostel.
25% off winter residentials and group stays
Current School Trip Offer
Valid for midweek stays (Sunday to Thursday) at YHA Langdale from 3rd November 2024 to 28th February 2025 and 2nd November 2025 to 28th February 2026, excluding 30th December to 1st January.
What's included?
- Self-led group bookings (more than 15 people)
- Pre-booked group meals
Terms & conditions
25% off winter residentials and group stays
Offer subject to availability and only applies to new bookings made directly through YHA.
Discount applies to the cost of accommodation and meals at the time of booking. YHA reserves the right to amend or end this offer at any time.
Exclusions:
Offer not available on Camping & Cabins or Exclusive Hire bookings.
Offer not available for groups of 15 people or fewer.
Offer not available for activity packages or bolt-ons.
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What activities are available during educational visits?
Discovery package - Our discovery packages allows teachers to offer a flexible programme of fun and challenging activities. Activities available include archery, orienteering, shelter building, team challenges, guided walks, navigation kikes and let’s get cooking.
Multi-Activity package - Full of challenges for the brain and body our multi-activity packages are designed to engage participants through practical PE based activity. This package offers a mixture of adventurous and on-site activities that make the most of the great outdoors and the hostel locality.
YHA Bolt-on - These activities are perfect for teachers to add on as an 'extra' particularly for self-led groups. The benefit of having hostel grounds is that we can offer space to lead activities without you needing to travel anywhere. Activities include: team challenges, shelter building, archery, guided walk, fire lighting & Go create.
Alex Rider packages - We’ve joined forces with Walker Books and author Anthony Horowitz to create unique action-filled YHA Alex Rider adventure packages. This pioneering programme has two adrenaline-fuelled missions, each pupil will create their very own spy name and immerse themselves in the Alex Rider world. Both packages build lifelong skills centred around team building and outdoor pursuits.
Connecting to nature package - Pupils get the chance to combine nature-based activities with ways to develop mindfulness skills in the great outdoors. Days will be filled with activities such as finding minibeasts, fire-lighting, pond-dipping, scavenger hunts, environmental art and shelter-building. Evenings will be spent around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, telling stories and singing songs under a starlit sky.
Multi-Activity package - Full of challenges for the brain and body our multi-activity packages are designed to engage participants through practical PE based activity. This package offers a mixture of adventurous and on-site activities that make the most of the great outdoors and the hostel locality.
YHA Bolt-on - These activities are perfect for teachers to add on as an 'extra' particularly for self-led groups. The benefit of having hostel grounds is that we can offer space to lead activities without you needing to travel anywhere. Activities include: team challenges, shelter building, archery, guided walk, fire lighting & Go create.
Alex Rider packages - We’ve joined forces with Walker Books and author Anthony Horowitz to create unique action-filled YHA Alex Rider adventure packages. This pioneering programme has two adrenaline-fuelled missions, each pupil will create their very own spy name and immerse themselves in the Alex Rider world. Both packages build lifelong skills centred around team building and outdoor pursuits.
Connecting to nature package - Pupils get the chance to combine nature-based activities with ways to develop mindfulness skills in the great outdoors. Days will be filled with activities such as finding minibeasts, fire-lighting, pond-dipping, scavenger hunts, environmental art and shelter-building. Evenings will be spent around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, telling stories and singing songs under a starlit sky.
What size groups do we cater for?
YHA Langdale has 106 beds in 14 bedrooms, so we are able to welcome groups of all sizes.
On-site classroom facilities?
Yes We do have the ability to provide a classroom-like environment. You can tell us your group size and any specific requirements in the form below.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, and we are also committed to ensuring we meet stringent health and safety standards - please contact us if you need any further details
Access for visitors with disabilities
At YHA Langdale we strive to cater for everybody. Unfortunately none of our bedrooms or bathrooms is accessible to modern standards. We have: a two inch kerb into porch, one ground floor en-suite room, a portable induction loop.
Anything else?
YHA Langdale has been awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
Who are YHA?
We are YHA.
We transform young lives forever through travel and real adventure.
Because where you go changes who you become.
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Bursaries or Funded Places Available Resource Packs LOtC Quality Badge AALA Licence
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