Marrick Priory

Outdoor Education and Residential Centre

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New Building

Building ProposalsSummary

We have plans to construct a new building in the grounds of Marrick Priory.  It is shown on the drawing above, to the right of the main Marrick Priory buildings.  The new building will incorporate: accommodation, changing facilities, a kit store, storage and plant.  It will be located on the site of the existing bungalow, which is reaching the end of its life and will be demolished before the works on the new building begin.  Our planning application has been granted and we are continuing to raise money to fund the development.  If you would like to help us bring this project to fruition please contact us. You can also make a donation here.

The Proposal

The proposal is for the demolition of the bungalow and removal of an existing static caravan and replace with a new staff accommodation building comprising: five staff bedrooms, a changing room, common room and a kit store on the ground floor, with storage and plant on the first floor.

The building would have a contemporary appearance, with stone walls, aluminium windows, oak part-glazed doors and a zinc roof.  It will also incorporate a glazed roof section and glazed ground floor level canopy.

Plan View

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Requirement for the New Building

Marrick Priory is a busy and vibrant Outdoor Education Centre that employs five full-time instructors (plus two at peak periods), plus the Head of Centre.  The instructors are in charge of the full-time supervision of visiting groups of children on a rota basis from breakfast to bedtime, with an on-call system through the night.  The 24-hour nature of the staff duties requires on-site accommodation.  The current accommodation – the bungalow and static caravan – is reaching the end of its usable life.

Marrick Priory provides an important recreational facility for visiting groups of children, many of whom have never visited the National Park.  There is a clear need to replace the existing accommodation whilst improving on other facilities in order to maintain the viability of the Outdoor Education Centre.

New Building

Enhancing Marrick Priory

The new building will enhance the setting and special character of Marrick Priory as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.  It is a contemporary building of a design, scale and siting that respects the main Priory buildings in a manner more appropriate than the current bungalow and caravan.  It will enhance the facilities of the Outdoor Education Centre, which provides an important contribution to promoting opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Park by the public.

If you would like to help us bring this project to fruition please contact us. You can also make a donation here.

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Marrick Priory OEC
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL11 7LD

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01748 884434

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office@marrickpriory.co.uk

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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.

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Marrick Priory Outdoor Education Centre - Richmond - North Yorkshire - DL11 7LD
email: office@marrickpriory.co.uk | tel: 01748 884434 | fax: 01748 880178
Marrick Priory Trust Limited is a Registered Charity – No. 1139240
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