Grittleton House

Grittleton House is located 150km West of London, near Bath and Bristol. Stunning ornamental gardens surround this superb Victorian Manor House.

Located in 30 acres of beautiful rural Wiltshire countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds, the site offers space for activities, recreation and inspirational learning. Ideal for small and large groups alike the site comprises of 2 main buildings: The Manor House and The Old Stables. The Stables are a recent conversion offering en-suite rooms of up to 8 people, kitchen and dining rooms, classrooms and entertainment rooms. The Manor House offers a chance to stay in an historic building in dormitories of up to 10 people. Grittleton House is situated just 20 miles from the historic cities of Bath and Bristol, offering a wealth of educational and cultural visits just on the doorstep!

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Accommodation

Activities

Grittleton House in the Past

Accommodation

The Main House

The main Victorian manor house comprises of 26 bedrooms sleeping up to 150 guests. This building has separate male and female shower rooms. Staff have private showers. 4-12 beds per room.

The Stables

The recently converted Stables comprises 25 rooms sleeping up to 110 guests all with private bathrooms. 4-6 beds per room.

Outdoor space

Set in 35 acres of playing fields gardens and woodland, there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy!

Catering

We believe in giving young people food that they want to eat, while being healthy and balanced. All our food is cooked fresh by our catering team.

Site Security

As a former private school, the site is safe and secure. There is CCTV coverage and coded front gates and doors into all buildings. Our rural location means teachers relax in the evenings as well!

Main House

The Old Stables

Dining Hall

Carriage House

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
Jacob's Ladder

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

Aeroball
Body Zorbs
The Cube

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:

Escape the Room
Low Ropes
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