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CASTLE HOWARD 

Yorkshire

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Castle Howard, escape to the Howardian Hills and get back to nature 

Nestled beneath the Howardian hills, our Castle Howard estate is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and graced with 2,100 acres of private woodland, making it the perfect wilderness retreat. Only 20 minutes from York.

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WHAT’S GOING ON AT CASTLE HOWARD 

Something for every explorer...

  • 3-Day Explorer
  • 5-Day Explorer
  • 3-Day Family Camps

ABOUT THE COURSES 

Safari-Style Tented Villages

3 Day Explorer

Age: 8-12

Cost: £259

Our 3 Day residential camps are a great way for children to experience an overnight camp without being away from home for too long.

5 Day Explorer

Age: 8-12

Cost: £409

Our 5 Day residential camps are a true escape to the wild, giving children the chance to immerse themselves in the wild.

3 Day Family Camp

Age: 6-16 (kids), 18+ (adults)

Cost: From £540

Our three-day camp will take your experience to the next level.

  • Friendly and experienced staff
  • Build confidence, boost resilience and learn new bushcraft skills
  • Experience the outdoors and camp under canvas
  • New friends, and lifelong memories made

WHEN ARE CAMPS? 

Camps take place across July and August

For specific camp dates and availability, go to BOOK.

  • Camp places fill up fast, so book early to secure your place!

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? 

Campfire Specials

All of our meals are freshly cooked on-site by experienced Field Cooks, and made up of high-quality ingredients.

The menu changes daily, offering a wide variety of delicious, exciting meals, all of which are eaten communally, around the central campfire. The children are also taught how to prepare their own meals, cooking over open fires.

Every camp is a nut-free zone, and we cater for every dietary requirement and food allergy, including vegetarian, pescetarian, vegan, halal, gluten free, nut free, lactose free and kosher diets.

  • Wood - Fired Pizza
  • Ponassed Salmon
  • Venison Casserole
  • Cooked Breakfast
  • BBQ Burgers
  • S'mores

TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF 

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Where is it?

Situated just 15 miles north of York, Castle Howard is perfectly located for families in the North of the country.

A full directions pack will be provided upon booking.

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CASTLE HOWARD

Castle Howard, York, UK

https://campwilderness.co.uk/venues/castle-howard/

CASTLE HOWARD

Castle Howard, York, UK

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  • Thank you you all SO much! This was Whittaker’s first camp experience and he had an amazing time in all respects!! It has given him a renewed self-confidence after lockdown and set him up nicely for transitioning into his first year of secondary school.

    Camp Wilderness Parent
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Your questions answered 

HOW DO I BOOK?

To book on our website, firstly click ‘book’ in the top right-hand corner, following this please choose a camp location and date and follow the booking instructions. You can book multiple children on each camp, if required. Alternatively, please call 03332 004469 and a member of our customer service team will be able to help you.

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO COME IN A GROUP OR CAN THEY COME ON THEIR OWN?

Many of the children come to camp on their own and have a wonderful time. They always leave with lots of new friends and it’s a great time for them to build their confidence and develop new skills.

MY CHILDREN WANT TO COME TOGETHER BUT ARE DIFFERENT AGES. CAN THEY BE ON THE SAME CAMP?

Yes, if you would like your children to be in the same ‘Tribe’, please add their names to the ‘Tribe’ buddies’ section of the website. This can be found by signing in, clicking campers, edit next to the name of your camper and then adding their buddies names in the tribe buddies section.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Our camps are fully inclusive of activities, accommodation and all food including snacks. This means there’s no need to pack any extra snacks! We have a complete No Nut policy on camp – please respect this.

HOW DO I BOOK?

To book on our website, firstly click ‘book’ in the top right-hand corner, following this please choose a camp location and date and follow the booking instructions. You can book multiple children on each camp, if required. Alternatively, please call 03332 004469 and a member of our customer service team will be able to help you.

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO COME IN A GROUP OR CAN THEY COME ON THEIR OWN?

Many of the children come to camp on their own and have a wonderful time. They always leave with lots of new friends and it’s a great time for them to build their confidence and develop new skills.

MY CHILDREN WANT TO COME TOGETHER BUT ARE DIFFERENT AGES. CAN THEY BE ON THE SAME CAMP?

Yes, if you would like your children to be in the same ‘Tribe’, please add their names to the ‘Tribe’ buddies’ section of the website. This can be found by signing in, clicking campers, edit next to the name of your camper and then adding their buddies names in the tribe buddies section.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Our camps are fully inclusive of activities, accommodation and all food including snacks. This means there’s no need to pack any extra snacks! We have a complete No Nut policy on camp – please respect this.

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