Youth Groups

Since 1970, Carlton Lodge Activity Centre has been providing flexible, affordable activities and accommodation for youth groups. Whether you’re looking for a 3-day residential stay, a weekend stay, a 1-day package, or just an individual activity session, we can provide the programme to meet your needs!

The majority of our youth group programmes take place over a weekend or during school holidays, giving us the chance to take a very flexible approach to designing your visit. We have packages to suit Friday night or Saturday morning arrival for those coming at the weekend, or for those wishing to stay during school holidays, we really can put anything together for you. The ability to tailor the programme to your needs means that if you have an issue-based work you would like to do during your stay, it can easily be incorporated. Below are some set packages, but if you don't see the exact programme for you, get in touch and we will be able to help!

 

Off Peak Season November to March 2026/2027

Peak Season - April - October 2026

NYY Youth Club  Members receive a 25% Discount 

3-day residential programme
£252.00
per person

Off Peak £213.00

Arriving: Friday night, early evening

Includes 8 activities of your choice along with 2 evening activities. Food and accommodation included.

Departure: Late Sunday afternoon

Weekend Package
£145.00
per person

Arriving: Saturday morning.

Includes 8 activities of your choice. Food and accommodation included.

Departure: Sunday late afternoon.

1-day activity programme
£73.00
per person

Off Peak £62.00

Four 1½ hour activities of your choice. 

Starting at 9.30 am, finishing at 4.30 pm

Single activity session
£37.00
per person

Off Peak £33.00

A single activity of your choice lasting 1½ hours.

5-Day Residential Programme
£487.00
per person

Off Peak £421.00

Arriving: Lunch time on Day 1

Includes 16 activities of your choice along with 4 evening activities. Food and accommodation included.

Departure: Lunch time, Day 5

Accommodation

Sports Complex

The sports complex can be booked on a fully- or self-catered basis and can accommodate a total of 36 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 12 beds.  

It has a combined dining and lounge area.

The Lakehouse

The Lakehouse is our newest addition to the Centre completed in 2023, it has lovely views out over the Lake. 

 

Lakehouse building plan.

The Stables

The Stables can be booked on a fully catered basis and can accommodate a total of 36 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 8 beds. 

The Stables feature a dining area and separate communal lounge, as well as 3 downstairs, wheelchair-accessible dormitories with adjacent accessible showers and toilets. 

FAQs

Can we run our own Activities using your equipment?

Sorry no - because of the training requirements and risk assessments we have to put in place we can't let you do your own adventorous activties. We do allow ball games, wide games and problem solving on the field during your down time but you will need to bring your own equipment. 

Do we need to bring any bedding?

Carlton Lodge provides all bedding even for the self catered.The exception is those that are camping in their own tents.

Do you have risk assessments?

Yes, risk assessments cover all aspects of our operations and a risk management summary is available for group leaders.

Does Carlton Lodge cater for disabled and special needs?

Yes we do. The Stables accommodation is fully accessible and all activities can be adapted to any need.

Does Carlton Lodge cater for special dietary requirements?

Yes. With prior warning the majority of special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Is Carlton Lodge a no smoking site.

Yes smoking is not allowed on site or in any Centre vehicles. 

Is your centre accredited?

Yes. We conform to UK national governing bodies codes of practice where applicable and the centre is licensed by AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority).

What activities can I do and how long do they last?

There are four activities per day. Start time 9.30am until 4.30pm with an hour for lunch. Each activity lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. We also offer inclusive packages which include evening activities between the hours of 7.00pm and 8.30pm.

Who can use Carlton Lodge?

Anyone. Our specailty is working with organised groups of young people. We recommend that minimum numbers should be eight but if you have less, please get in touch and we will do our best to help. 

What People Say

Good morning!



My son got back yesterday from his residential with his school, and he’s had the best time!

I was so worried about him as he has autism & adhd but I think he took a shine to some of the guides, and it sounds like you all really made his stay enjoyable! He also said the pizza was one of the best he’s ever had! So I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the team at Carlton Lodge!



 

Kelly- 2026
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Just wanted to say a huge thank you for today. Instructors were absolutely brilliant and my daughter and her class had the best time x

 

We will definitely be back! 

Wet and wild activity party
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Hi George

Just wanted to say thank you so much to you and your team for Friday.  The staff thoroughly enjoyed the day, and the feedback has been fantastic from all.

Volunteers for the day
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Paul and I would just like to say how grateful we are for the activity weekend that you put on for us recently.

Bex, Scott and George were absolutely superb hosts from the moment we arrived throughout the activities until we left the following day.

With yourself and your colleagues supporting us internally you made it a very enjoyable weekend for our very boisterous rugby team.

The accommodation and facilities were exactly what we needed and we would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of making a booking.

 

Andrew Wheelhouse & Paul Ripley Kippax Welfare ARLFC U12’s
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Another perfect visit, thank you Heart

Clifton Community school
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"A great experience for our team, delivered well and in a great location. Highly recommendable" 

Kippax Welfare
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Thank you for another fantastic experience at Carlton Lodge. Our students (with many additional needs) have had an unbelievable time. The staff have made every activity fun and have been kind and encouraged yet always challenged our students. 

King James
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"I particularly enjoyed the zip wire because i felt like i was flying"

Tom W, Aged 12 
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“I am writing to say a giant THANK YOU for making Carlton Lodge the best experience of my life!”

Jasmin, aged 10
What People Say

We can honestly say this is the best residential we have ever attended. 

Thorpe Primary School - June 2018
What People Say

Everyone loved it and didn’t want to leave, even with the snow.

12th Harrogate, St.Marks, Brownies
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“The rooms were excellent and the food was gorgeous!”

James, Aged 9
What People Say

“The instructors made me smile because I knew I was safe in their hands.”

Kaitlyn, aged 10
What People Say

"This was our best visit ever, mainly due to Sam and Jake who totally understood our students. The Catering staff were so friendly and of course the food was delicious"

King James School - Sept 2018
What People Say

"We were extremely impressed by the professionalism, enthusiasm and patience that your instructors showed in every activity."

Youth Worker, Hull
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“It was the best school trip ever, I would like to go back and do it all again.”

Maddison, aged 10
What People Say

 “Always a real pleasure to come to Carlton Lodge. A lovely setting, amazing friendly staff and comfortable accommodation. Can't wait for next year for more of the same.”

Ings Primary School - May 2018
What People Say

"The group were all encouraged and supported to achieve their goals - amazing instructors!"

College Tutor, North Yorkshire
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