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    Losehill Hall, a gothic mansion with sheep grazing on the lawn

    Castleton 2027

    Our Year 6 residential at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, July 2027

    Three days, two nights and a whole lot of adventure in the Peak District! Every summer our Year 6 children head to Castleton for their residential, and it is always one of the highlights of their time at Sparken Hill.

    Last July our leavers explored caves, climbed rocks, built dens and walked the hills, and they came home taller in confidence than when they left. Now it is your turn, Year 6. We would love every one of you to come with us.

    Why residentials matter

    Independence
    Looking after your own things and routines
    Friendship
    Working as a team and making new friends
    Resilience
    Facing challenges and trying new things
    Learning
    Seeing classroom learning in the real world
    Confidence
    Stepping outside your comfort zone
    Memories
    Moments you will remember for life

    Where we stay

    Losehill Hall is a Victorian gothic mansion, built in 1882, set in 27 acres of parkland in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The fields are grazed by sheep from a nearby farm, so you might meet some up close! Children sleep in bunk rooms of up to six, with boys and girls in separate rooms. Every room has its own en-suite and all bedding is provided. There are common rooms and games areas for the evenings too.

    The grand staircase inside Losehill Hall The lounge at Losehill Hall A bunk room with an en-suite

    What will we do? Lots!

    Inside a Castleton cavern
    Go underground
    Explore the famous Castleton caverns, such as Peak Cavern or Treak Cliff.
    The path along the Great Ridge
    Walk the hills
    Guided walks around Mam Tor, Winnats Pass and the Great Ridge.
    Peveril Castle above the valley
    Step back in time
    Visit Peveril Castle, built by the Normans soon after 1066.
    A child rock climbing
    Climb and abseil
    Adventurous activities led by qualified outdoor instructors.

    There will also be rocks and minerals to study (including the rare Blue John stone), team challenges, and evening games and quiz nights back at the hall.

    Castleton 2026: what last year's Year 6 got up to

    Archery, climbing, abseiling, campfire cooking, wildlife spotting and plenty of laughs. Here are just a few of their memories.

    Pupils in climbing helmets ready for the day A pupil learning archery with an instructor Pupils climbing a gritstone rock face A pupil abseiling down a rock Pupils cooking over a small campfire A pupil looking through binoculars

    Did you know?

    Blue John, a purple and yellow banded stone, is found naturally in only one place in the world: the hills around Castleton.

    Mam Tor is nicknamed the Shivering Mountain because its crumbly slopes keep slipping. It stands 517 metres tall.

    There is a replica Celtic settlement in the grounds of Losehill Hall.

    Safe, supported and for everyone

    Your child will be with Sparken Hill staff they know, with a staff-to-pupil ratio of 1:10 or better, 24-hour supervision and first aid trained staff at all times. All meals are provided and every dietary need and allergy is catered for. For information about the cost, please see your child's class teacher.

    We don't want any child to miss out. If you have any questions about the cost, please see your child's class teacher.

    Any questions? Email Y56@sparkenhill.com, call the office on 01909 534060, or just ask your child's teacher.

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