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Grow memories at Cardfields

Cardfields is a large Victorian country house built at the turn of the 19th/20th century and set in five acres of well-maintained grounds. Situated in the Essex countryside with beautiful views across the River Chelmer and surrounded by arable farmland, we are perfectly placed to provide educational and recreational use for schools, community groups and for private hire.


The Centre provides courses and cross curricular activities that support and enhance the national curriculum, especially KS1 and KS2, for residential or day visits. We ensure all formal and informal activities are designed with the needs of the visiting group and promote learning through discovery, investigation and experience.


At Cardfields, we pride ourselves on the warmth and friendliness of all our staff and our quality service providing excellent food with a five star rating and outstanding hospitality so that visitors come back year after year.

FAQs

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How many nights can we stay at Cardfields

Cardfields can offer various stays as follows:


  1. Fully catered week Monday to Friday
  2. Fully catered four day week (either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri)
  3. Fully catered split week (either Mon-Wed or Wed-Fri)
  4. Fully catered overnight stay
  5. Fully catered weekend stay (Fri-Sun)
  6. Day visit can be arranged


We offer fully catered, part catered or self catered options.

How many people can stay within the house

Cardfields is a very large Victorian house which can host 55 people in total within 11 bedrooms.


We have two Camping tents available if children would like to spend a night under the stars.

What activities can you offer

Cardfields can offer a wide range of on and off site activities covering curricular and non-curricular areas spanning across KS1 and KS2.


We have a fully trained Activities Officer (Teacher) that can discuss a bespoke programme for your group and can be tailored to your individual needs.


Children will have an opportunity to learn from the environment in a safe and supportive way for example Orienteering, BMX, bush craft, pond dipping, gardening, cooking, team challenges, woodland study, bug hunts, shelter building, art and craft etc. Please check our website for additional information.

Where are you based

Cardfields is situated in the Essex countryside based in Hatfield Peverel near Chelmsford, Essex just off the A12. We are surrounded by arable farmland and close to the River Chelmer and Paper Mill Lock.

Can you arrange transport

Cardfields works with Jacksons Mini Coaches who can provide 49 and 70 seater coaches.


Visiting groups are also welcome to organise their own transport here.

What facilities to you have on site

Cardfields is a large Victorian house within 5 acres of beautiful grounds. Within the grounds we have:


  1. Fire pit area where you can toast marshmallows under the stars
  2. New adventure play equipment
  3. New trim trail
  4. Floodlit multi sports court for football, tennis, basketball
  5. Pond area for pond dipping
  6. Garden area with fruit trees
  7. Bush Craft area
  8. BMX beginners and intermediate track
  9. Patio and seating area with built in BBQ area
  10. Sunken garden


The house and surrounding buildings has:


  1. Large homely lounge with TV and DVD player that overlooks the gardens and patio area
  2. Dining room comfortably sits 36 but we can extend into the hallway if necessary
  3. Large fully equipped self catered kitchen area
  4. Disabled room on the ground floor with en-suite (sleeps one)
  5. Laboratory that is used for activities which includes a reflective room for quiet time
  6. Fully equipped Conference room with WiFi access
  7. Fully equipped games room with pool table, table tennis, table football, air hockey, board games

Can you cater for special dietary needs

We can deal with all special dietary needs which include vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, diabetes, Halal. As well as any allergy related foods.


We have a chef onsite who would be happy to liaise with you direct to discuss your group needs. All our food is home cooked and produce sourced locally or home grown.

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