Duke of Edinburgh - Residentials and Open Expeditions

Gold Residential at The Mill Adventure Base

As an approved activity provider, the Mill Adventure Base offers a Gold Duke of Edinburgh residential staying in our camping pods. You will to part in a range of exciting outdoor adventurous activities, both on our purpose-built site and at various locations in the Peak District. These residentials are available during February half term, the summer holidays and over the October half term.  Our experienced, enthusiastic instructors excel in getting you to work together as part of a team, all while pushing your limits and allowing you to make memories with new friends.

Activities you might take part in:

• Rock climbing
• Indoor climbing
• Mountain biking
• Caving
• Weaselling
• A variety of high ropes
• Tunnelling
• Caving
• Raft Building
• Stand up paddleboarding
• Kayaking
• Archery
• Team building

Price includes

• Accommodation in camping pods at the Mill
• All necessary activity equipment
• Five days/four nights experience with all food included (this is a self-catered option). You will create your own menu as a team and cook each evening together as a group. One evening will be make your own pizza night, using our pizza ovens.

 Getting here

• We are located just off junction 28 of the M1
• The nearest train station is Sutton Parkway

Gold Residential at Hagg Farm

Join us at Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre, nestled in the stunning Peak District, for a week of adventure, challenge, and new friendships. This residential fully meets the requirements of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, including the need to stay away from home, take part in a shared activity, and meet new people.

You’ll stay in our main centre at Hagg Farm, with easy access to both on-site and off-site activities.

What you’ll do

Across five action-packed days and four nights, you’ll take part in a variety of adventurous and rural activities, such as:

• rock climbing
• stream scrambling
• open canoeing
• drystone walling
• hillwalking
• high ropes
• bushcraft
• archery

Activities take place both on our 5-acre site and at iconic local venues like Ladybower Reservoir, Burbage Edge, and Millers Dale Bridge.

 Our nationally qualified outdoor tutors are amongst the most experienced, enthusiastic and capable that you could meet — and it’s their approach, combined with our excellent facilities, that makes a trip to Hagg Farm so memorable.

Food and accommodation

• Stay in shared four, six, or eight bed rooms (bedding provided)
• All meals included, freshly prepared by our amazing catering team
• We cater for all dietary needs
• The week ends with a celebratory BBQ!

Getting here

We’re centrally located and easy to reach:

• By car via the motorway network
• By train/bus via Sheffield
• Nearest train station: Bamford (Sheffield–Manchester line) - Collection from the station can be provided.

Book your Gold Residential today!

Gold Residential Open Expedition Packages 

The Mill Adventure Base Approved Activity Provider (AAP) has been delivering DofE expeditions for Nottinghamshire schools and students since 2013. All our staff are highly experienced, qualified, DBS checked & first aid trained. Safe working practices following national guidance, risk assessments, operational procedures and government advice will be followed

We offer expedition packages for all stages of the DofE suitable for individuals who are already enrolled as a DofE participant but are not able to complete their expedition through a school or alternative group.

We offer a wide variety of options at all levels.

Find out more and book your DofE Open Expedition today!

Don't forget - all award levels must be completed by the time you turn 25 years old.

Find out more

For more information contact the Notts Outdoors team:

• Tel: 0115 9775 775
• Email: awardsoffice@nottscc.gov.uk