Gaveston Hall

Welcome to Gaveston Hall, a hidden gem nestled in the charming village of Nuthurst. Spanning 100 acres of lush woodlands, meadows, and serene lakes, this centre offers a tranquil escape from the and bustle of city life.

Just an hour from London and a short drive to the South Downs National Park you can enjoy both adventure and relaxation. Explore the wonders of nature and discover the enchanting wildlife that calls Gaveston Hall home, from deer to playful foxes and elusive badgers.

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Accommodation

Activities

Gaveston Hall in the Past

Accommodation

Gaveston Hall has a capacity of 90 children plus accompanying adults. There are 2 accommodation areas, The Main House and the Chalets, that are able to either separately house 2 schools between them or 1 school across both.

Each accommodation area sleeps approximately 45 children in dormitory style rooms of varying size from 4-12 children.

Adult bedrooms are either single or twin and are a mixture ensuite or located close to separate adult bathrooms.

To ensure all children feel safe and secure during their time with us, particularly at night-time, we ensure that our Grittleton Adventures staff team are available to provide any support needed. We have a member of our team on call 24 hours a day, along with staff on duty till 10pm each evening to give assistance. There is also CCTV coverage.

Staff Lounge

We have fully equipped Staff Lounge with a Kettle, Microwave and Fridge, along with comfortable chairs to relax in either during or at the end of each day.

The Restaurant

Our restaurant is the located at the back of the main house and serves a selection of tasty, nutritious and heathy meals for everyone to enjoy whilst taking in the amazing views of the back grounds.

Chalets

Swimming Pool

Camp Fire and BBQ

The Grounds

Activities

We have a full range of exciting activities to choose from - and all delivered by our fully trained and qualified enthusiastic Instructors.
We know how young people really enjoy variety, so beyond our adventure activities, we’ve devised some fantastically challenging problem solving, and team building development sessions. So we get to motivate your pupils and create great fun, simultaneously.
Below is just a sample of our action-packed activities. Just call us to discuss your exact course requirements and we’ll tailor-make the perfect course that ticks all your boxes.

Aerial Adventure

We’ve designed a range of challenges demanding different combinations of team work and independent involvement. Through participation, individuals will also learn support roles such as belaying and equipment organisation. Learning outcomes to include confidence building, physical agility and balance and trust

Example Activities

Crate Stack

Physical Challenge

We have a host of different activities designed to use the unlimited energy children have whilst working together and have great fun. Learning outcomes to include agility and balance, resiliance and leadership.

Example Activities

Body Zorbs

Team Building and Problem Solving

Designed to develop transferable skills, encourage collaboration and build confidence in young people. Below is a selection of our problem solving activities which can be combined to make a full or half day of activity. Learning outcomes to include collaboration and team work, listening and communication and critical thinking and decsion making.

Example Activities:

Buggy Building

Developing Skills

Develop balance, control, precision, and much more while new enjoying a variety of challenging and exciting activities.

Learning outcomes to include skill development and, spatial awareness.

Example Activities

Scooters and Skateboards
Archery

Survival Camp

Bushcraft and survival activities offer a great opportunity for team bonding and personal development. Students can make a shelter, build a fire and cook over it, explore woodcraft and play woodland games among the trees. It’s a great way to get back to basics, reconnect with nature, develop practical skills and spend some quality time together. Learning outcomes to include survival, personal skills and development and outdoor learning.

Example Activities