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Our Family Experiences

Discover the weekends and events we've created for families across the UK

Family hiking group on Scottish moorland trail
Nature & Walking

Lake District Spring Hiking Series

A 4-weekend programme guiding 40+ families through Lakeland's most accessible peaks. We planned gentle routes averaging 6 miles per day with proper rest stops, heritage accommodations, and evening talks from local naturalists. Families discovered over 30 native bird species together.

40 families • Spring 2024
Museum gallery with family exploring Renaissance paintings
Cultural Expeditions

National Gallery Private Collections Tour

Three-day London cultural weekends featuring behind-the-scenes access to the National Gallery and Tate Britain. Our expert guide shared stories connecting 18th-century masterpieces to family dynamics and relationships, making art feel genuinely personal. 28 families participated with average satisfaction score of 4.9/5.

28 families • London • Autumn 2024
Community sports day with families playing relay races
Community Sports

Yorkshire Community Games Weekend

We organised a family-focused sports weekend combining low-impact activities like lawn bowls, badminton, and guided cycling with a community barbecue and talent show. No competitive pressure—just genuine fun. Brought together 12 families from three different towns who've since stayed connected.

12 families • 3 locations • Summer 2024
Family workshop participants creating pottery together
Creative Workshops

Cotswolds Craft & Heritage Weekends

Weekend workshops combining traditional crafts—pottery, stonecarving, textile design—with local heritage walks. Families created take-home pieces while learning centuries-old techniques from practising artisans. The intergenerational storytelling during evening sessions became the highlight for most participants.

35 families • Cotswolds • Year-round programme

Ready for your family's next adventure?

Let's create a weekend that brings your family closer together. Whether you're after moorland walks, museum discoveries, or something creative, we'll design it around what matters to you.

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