Studfold Farm Activity Centre

Experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales

Studfold Farm Activity Centre has a three star English Tourism Council rating. It is a new building purpose-built to provide an exceptionally well-appointed base for a large variety of activities. The centre was opened early in 2002, having been erected on the former site of the How Stean Field Centre in Upper Nidderdale. Since opening the centre has attracted a diverse range of groups and we are very proud of the positive feedback.

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The centre is situated on Studfold Farm, a small working cattle and sheep farm. The farm includes a quiet family caravan and camping park to which visitors are always assured a warm and friendly welcome from the Walker family. Studfold Farm is located in Upper Nidderdale, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and to many, the most picturesque of all the Yorkshire Dales. Nidderdale is bordered by the Yorkshire Dales National Park. (See our local info page)

The Activity centre has:

• Two large dormitories, sleeping 14 & 12 in bunk beds.
• Two staff rooms, each with room for 2 adults, washing facilities and exit door alarms
• A food preparation room
• A spacious kitchen, well equipped for self catering ( 2 fridges, freezer, microwave, large range cooker, toaster, burco boiler, kettle and all necessary cooking and preparation utensils)
• Shower, wash and toilet facilities
• Dining room / classroom / social area
• Drying room
• Disabled access throughout
• Parking facilities for cars and minibuses
• Coach park within close walking distance
• Staff controlled exits and lighting
• Two outdoor areas, one within view from centre windows and one large enough for ball games
• Central heating controlled by group leaders

Studfold Farm Activity Centre offers organisational flexibility ranging from groups being self led to a package of activities organised and fronted by Rock Steady, a company specialising in outdoor pursuits. Outside catering is available on request. The nearby quiet camping park offers the potential for accommodating larger groups in tents, using the activity centre as a base and cooking/dining facility. The Centre lends itself to a wide range of activities, whether as a centre for academic study and coursework, or as a base to enjoy the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

The many uses of the centre include:

• A base for rambling or mountain bike groups
• Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts
• Secondary school subject related studies
• Primary school visits
• Duke of Edinburgh award scheme expedition centre
• A base for art, photography, painting and creative writing groups
• Leadership training & Team building
• Sports team training
• We only welcome well-behaved and, if appropriate, correctly supervised groups

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