Below are a selection of activities that we can offer for groups at Clophill Eco Lodges; ideal for a birthday, team building or just a memorable weekend.
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Bush Skills |
History Tours |
Map Skills
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Art Retreats |
| Build a shelter, forage for food, start a fire and learn the basics about edible & medicinal plants. | Learn the history of old St Mary’s church and the surrounding area, complete with a Tower Tour. | Learn useful map skills to navigate around woodland from set start & end points – make it a team challenge! | Embrace the peace & beauty of the Eco Lodges and be inspired on a led Art Weekend. |
Writer’s Retreats |
Survival Skills |
Foraging
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Wine Day |
| Led by local writing group members, these are ideal for established writers as well as those who enjoy it as a hobby. | If bush skills isn’t enough, see if you can make it through a survival skills course – includes an outdoor, overnight stay, no matter the weather! | Always a favourite, learn what you can and can’t eat from local hedgerows and fields, as well as the ethical way to gather. |
Includes a trip to Warden Abbey Vineyard and a wine tasting session led by a master. |
Real Ale Day |
Cider Morning |
Willow Hurdles
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Yoga / Pilates |
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Visit Ampthill Brewhouse and learn what goes into making delicious, local ale – and taste some too! |
Learn about the art that is growing apple trees, before trying pressing some apples into juice or cider for tasting. | A dying art, willow hurdles are used everywhere on site as screens, fences and decorations. Have a go at making some and keep this countryside art alive. |
Indulge in some deserved wellbeing and bring a group together for a Yoga or Pilates day, run by our fantastic teachers. This can be extended into a weekend. |
Spies & Coders |
Jewellery Making |
Guided Walks
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Photography |
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Visit Bletchley Park – the home of codebreakers during WWII before discussing your spy skills over a meal. |
Learn to make a pendant, earrings or a trio of stacker-rings in this hands on workshop. | These are available on a variety of themes, from bird watching to pubs! |
Join our experienced local photographer and learn how to get the best from you camera and subject – whatever they may be! |