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Whitwell Hall Country Centre


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Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
67 reviews


Excellent
 
79%

Very Good
 
15%

Average
 
4%

Poor
 
1%

Awful
 
0%

The staff were very accomodating and worked hard to ensure all adults and children were happy, with excellent food and suitable activities. The house itself was quite dirty in some areas, with cobwebs, dirty floors and some mouldy food found under beds. In one of the staff bedrooms was a distinct smell of mould and damp, which meant the member of staff had to sleep elsewhere the next night. (September 2024 - Primary School)




For improving social skills and independence. (June 2024 - Primary School)




(June 2024 - Primary School)




(June 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School)




Whitwell is great for outdoor learning, enjoying the outdoors, team building, learning new skills. (June 2024 - Primary School)




Organisation of the time table of activities took too long to come through to us. Activities mostly well organised although the orienteering route did not have a clear path meaning the children had to walk through a lot of stinging nettles and branches. Pottery, boat building, kayaking, fire lighting were the most popular activities with the children. (June 2024 - Primary School)




Duke of Edinburgh (May 2024 - Secondary School)




(May 2024 - Primary School)




(December 2023)




(December 2023)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




personal development and outdoor learning (September 2023 - Primary School)




The venue was a little more run down this year. Taps not working, some toilet and shower doors did not lock, the grass was very long causing more dew. The activities were very late to start on our first day and no real activity for the group in the afternoon / evening. The team building was fun, but this caused lots of waiting around as the year group were altogether and could have been in smaller groups to engage them more. (September 2023 - Secondary School)




I have done many residential trips but this is by far the best I have ever done. We felt so welcome and the location and venue are brilliant for a bespoke experience that the Whitwell team provide. I can think of nothing I would change and ourselves and our children loved it. I would highly recommend. (July 2023 - Primary School)




I have done many residential trips but this is by far the best I have ever done. We felt so welcome and the location and venue are brilliant for a bespoke experience that the Whitwell team provide. I can think of nothing I would change and ourselves and our children loved it. I would highly recommend. (July 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




This was a trip to prepare those vulnerable children who are going on the residential. None of the above therefore apply. (June 2023 - Primary School)




This was a trip to prepare those vulnerable children who are going on the residential. None of the above therefore apply. (June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(May 2023 - Primary School)




(April 2023 - Primary School)




(March 2023 - Primary School)




Always an exciting experience. (March 2023 - Primary School)




(February 2023 - Primary School)




(January 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2022 - Primary School)




(July 2022 - Primary School)




(July 2022 - Secondary School)




(July 2022 - Primary School)




(July 2022 - Primary School)




Team work skills and residentials (July 2022 - Primary School)




Team work skills and residentials (July 2022 - Primary School)




(June 2022 - Primary School)




(June 2022 - Primary School)




(May 2022 - Primary School)




Another fantastic visit to a wonderful facility. Staff are helpful and friendly, the site is perfect for school groups with areas to socalise and brilliant showers. Thank you for another amazing DofE Weekend. (March 2022 - Secondary School)




Whitwell Hall staff were absolutely amazing at meeting the needs of our pupils. They offered a warm and nurturing environment which complimented the amenities/ activities provided. (January 2022 - Primary School & Secondary School)




(November 2021 - Secondary School)




Great activity and all children were actively involved with the activities on offer. (September 2021 - Primary School)




(July 2021 - Secondary School)




The trip had to be cancelled as staff at Whitwell were self-isolating due to Covid. We will rebook for next academic year. (July 2021 - Primary School)




The trip had to be cancelled as staff at Whitwell were self-isolating due to Covid. We will rebook for next academic year. (July 2021 - Primary School)




An excellent day, well planned activities, knowledgeable and helpful staff (July 2021 - Primary School)




An excellent day, well planned activities, knowledgeable and helpful staff (July 2021 - Primary School)




Was cancelled by Whitwell due to positive covid tests for staff (July 2021 - Primary School)




(July 2021 - Primary School)




Another quality residential from Whitwell (March 2020 - Primary School)




(January 2020 - Primary School)




(October 2019 - Secondary School)




A great trip, friendly staff, well-organised and a fantastic opportunity for students. (September 2019 - Secondary School)




Amazing! They worked really well with our students. Provided us with constant flexibility and delivered the sessions brilliantly. (July 2019 - Secondary School)




Amazing! They worked really well with our students. Provided us with constant flexibility and delivered the sessions brilliantly. (July 2019 - Secondary School)




(June 2019 - Primary School)




(June 2019 - Primary School)




The staff were, as always, professional and provided a good service. They are very knowedgeable and have a good understabding of our children. (May 2019)




(May 2019 - Primary School)




(May 2019 - Primary School)




Great staff, great activities! (May 2019 - Primary School)




The environment was great and the 5 days were excellent for students. Some activities were great, some left a lot to be desired. (April 2019 - Secondary School)




(February 2019 - Secondary School)




(January 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School)




really accommodating to our children (January 2019 - Primary School)




Beautiful setting. Fantastic team, couldn't do enough for us to ensure our visit was a success. Children and adults very well cared for (and fed!) throughout. Very professional and supportive. (October 2018 - Primary School)




Fantastic with the children. A great experience. (February 2018 - Primary School)




Fantastic with the children. A great experience. (February 2018 - Primary School)




(February 2018 - Primary School)




Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
67 reviews


Excellent
 
79%

Very Good
 
15%

Average
 
4%

Poor
 
1%

Awful
 
0%

September 2024 - Primary School
The staff were very accomodating and worked hard to ensure all adults and children were happy, with excellent food and suitable activities. The house itself was quite dirty in some areas, with cobwebs, dirty floors and some mouldy food found under beds. In one of the staff bedrooms was a distinct smell of mould and damp, which meant the member of staff had to sleep elsewhere the next night.



June 2024 - Primary School
For improving social skills and independence.



June 2024 - Primary School




June 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School




June 2024 - Primary School
Whitwell is great for outdoor learning, enjoying the outdoors, team building, learning new skills.



June 2024 - Primary School
Organisation of the time table of activities took too long to come through to us. Activities mostly well organised although the orienteering route did not have a clear path meaning the children had to walk through a lot of stinging nettles and branches. Pottery, boat building, kayaking, fire lighting were the most popular activities with the children.



May 2024 - Secondary School
Duke of Edinburgh



May 2024 - Primary School




December 2023




December 2023




October 2023 - Primary School




September 2023 - Primary School
personal development and outdoor learning



September 2023 - Secondary School
The venue was a little more run down this year. Taps not working, some toilet and shower doors did not lock, the grass was very long causing more dew. The activities were very late to start on our first day and no real activity for the group in the afternoon / evening. The team building was fun, but this caused lots of waiting around as the year group were altogether and could have been in smaller groups to engage them more.



July 2023 - Primary School
I have done many residential trips but this is by far the best I have ever done. We felt so welcome and the location and venue are brilliant for a bespoke experience that the Whitwell team provide. I can think of nothing I would change and ourselves and our children loved it. I would highly recommend.



July 2023 - Primary School
I have done many residential trips but this is by far the best I have ever done. We felt so welcome and the location and venue are brilliant for a bespoke experience that the Whitwell team provide. I can think of nothing I would change and ourselves and our children loved it. I would highly recommend.



June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School
This was a trip to prepare those vulnerable children who are going on the residential. None of the above therefore apply.



June 2023 - Primary School
This was a trip to prepare those vulnerable children who are going on the residential. None of the above therefore apply.



June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




May 2023 - Primary School




April 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Primary School
Always an exciting experience.



February 2023 - Primary School




January 2023 - Primary School




October 2022 - Primary School




July 2022 - Primary School




July 2022 - Secondary School




July 2022 - Primary School




July 2022 - Primary School




July 2022 - Primary School
Team work skills and residentials



July 2022 - Primary School
Team work skills and residentials



June 2022 - Primary School




June 2022 - Primary School




May 2022 - Primary School




March 2022 - Secondary School
Another fantastic visit to a wonderful facility. Staff are helpful and friendly, the site is perfect for school groups with areas to socalise and brilliant showers. Thank you for another amazing DofE Weekend.



January 2022 - Primary School & Secondary School
Whitwell Hall staff were absolutely amazing at meeting the needs of our pupils. They offered a warm and nurturing environment which complimented the amenities/ activities provided.



November 2021 - Secondary School




September 2021 - Primary School
Great activity and all children were actively involved with the activities on offer.



July 2021 - Secondary School




July 2021 - Primary School
The trip had to be cancelled as staff at Whitwell were self-isolating due to Covid. We will rebook for next academic year.



July 2021 - Primary School
The trip had to be cancelled as staff at Whitwell were self-isolating due to Covid. We will rebook for next academic year.



July 2021 - Primary School
An excellent day, well planned activities, knowledgeable and helpful staff



July 2021 - Primary School
An excellent day, well planned activities, knowledgeable and helpful staff



July 2021 - Primary School
Was cancelled by Whitwell due to positive covid tests for staff



July 2021 - Primary School




March 2020 - Primary School
Another quality residential from Whitwell



January 2020 - Primary School




October 2019 - Secondary School




September 2019 - Secondary School
A great trip, friendly staff, well-organised and a fantastic opportunity for students.



July 2019 - Secondary School
Amazing! They worked really well with our students. Provided us with constant flexibility and delivered the sessions brilliantly.



July 2019 - Secondary School
Amazing! They worked really well with our students. Provided us with constant flexibility and delivered the sessions brilliantly.



June 2019 - Primary School




June 2019 - Primary School




May 2019
The staff were, as always, professional and provided a good service. They are very knowedgeable and have a good understabding of our children.



May 2019 - Primary School




May 2019 - Primary School




May 2019 - Primary School
Great staff, great activities!



April 2019 - Secondary School
The environment was great and the 5 days were excellent for students. Some activities were great, some left a lot to be desired.



February 2019 - Secondary School




January 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School




January 2019 - Primary School
really accommodating to our children



October 2018 - Primary School
Beautiful setting. Fantastic team, couldn't do enough for us to ensure our visit was a success. Children and adults very well cared for (and fed!) throughout. Very professional and supportive.



February 2018 - Primary School
Fantastic with the children. A great experience.



February 2018 - Primary School
Fantastic with the children. A great experience.



February 2018 - Primary School