30th Anniversary Open Day

Saturday 17th May 2025, 11am – 3.30pm

Patterdale Hall Outdoor Learning Centre, Cumbria, CA11 0PT

30 years ago, in 1995, Bolton School took over the lease of Patterdale Hall as permanent residential base for Outdoor Learning. Then 20 years later, in 2014, Bolton School purchased Patterdale Hall from NTYMCA and began its refurbishment.


  • Enjoy tours of the centre and facilities
  • Take part drop-in activity sessions including in a scavenger hunt, orienteering and archery
  • Cheer on the ducks in our Charity Duck Race!
  • Bring your own picnic and blanket and enjoy in the grounds

SCHEDULE

  • Arrive from 11am
  • 11am-1pm Drop-In Activity Sessions
  • 11.30am Guided Walk to Lanty’s Tarn
  • 1.30pm Duck Race in Grisedale Beck
  • 2.15pm Official opening of challenge wall and archery area, celebratory speeches and awards.
  • 3pm Refreshments – Team and Cake
  • Finally, Duck Race winner Announcement!

CHARITY DUCK RACE

Take part in our Sponsored Duck Race to raise money for the Friends of Patterdale Hall and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team.

Prizes for first 10 Ducks to finish.

£2 per duck or 3 for £5

To sponsor a duck please visit

www.trybooking.com/uk/EKEQ

or scan the QR code


To book your free tickets to the event please visit

www.trybooking.com/uk/EKEL

or scan the QR code