On Tuesday, 24th March, after listening to PM Boris Johnson’s announcement, we notified the staff and closed Marrick Priory for the moment. Given the open ended nature of the current crisis we cannot make any promises to staff or visitors and we shall take this one step at a time. Jim Gleave, Head of Centre, is managing all future bookings and we have agreed not to charge cancellation fees. We very much look forward to welcoming you all back to Marrick Priory as soon as possible.
Outdoor Education and Residential Centre
Welcome
Marrick Priory is a historic 12th century medieval building that was developed in the 1970s into an Outdoor Education and Residential Centre. It is situated in Swaledale in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and welcomes groups of visitors from all over the world. The Priory is licensed to provide a wide range of adventurous activities and can be booked on a day or residential … Continue Reading
Feedback from Leaders
"The instructors were extremely pleasant, friendly and assertive"
Feedback from Children
"I have come back with new talents I never new I had"
Feedback About the Food
"Excellent food and flexibility - healthy and child appealing"
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Governance
Marrick Priory is run by the Head of Centre and a board of dedicated and active trustees. There is a close affiliation with the Church of England through the Diocese of Leeds, who have been instrumental in supporting and developing the centre since the 1960’s. The Diocese appoints half of the trustees, with the other half being made up of locally recruited representatives.
