Hill End has been offering unique outdoor learning experiences since the 1920s.
We are a multi-use site, providing a diverse range of outdoor activities and facilities to schools and organised groups. These include quality outdoor educational sessions for all ages, self-catering residential buildings, meeting and classroom spaces, camping, teacher and adult training, alternative education provision, volunteering opportunities and family events.
Superbly located just four miles from the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford, our 67 acres of tranquil and beautiful surroundings are a world away from urban life. A visit to Hill End offers visitors the opportunity to be closer to nature, with the space and time to explore and appreciate the wonders of the natural environment.
You can read more about our rich history here. This gives a truly special aspect to Hill End’s story and has been kept alive with memories from visitors old and new.
Our mission is to provide exciting and meaningful day and residential learning experiences that inspire children, and every visitor, to enjoy and value nature and the outdoors.
We invite you to take a look at what we offer and welcome you to contact us with any queries.
You can see and hear more about Hill End and our ethos in this short film from the University of Oxford’s Oxplore team – Is school the best place to learn? Or can the forest be a classroom too?
Please note that we hire our facilities to schools, companies and organised groups. We do not currently hire to private individuals for parties or accommodation. There is no public access to Hill End except for organised events. See our events pages for our latest programme.
We are absolutely delighted to have been announced as winners of The Centre for Social Justice Awards 2023 this evening at St John’s Smith Square. ![]()
The CSJ Awards exist to ensure that those working to tackle poverty around the country are heard by decision makers in Westminster. ![]()
Thank you to all our staff, funders, supporters, volunteers, and most of all, the families we support. None of this would be possible without you.![]()
Children with a parent in prison have been invisible for far too long. We hope that this award helps to inspire immediate change.
