Marrick Priory

Outdoor Education and Residential Centre

AALA - Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

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Facilities

Facilities at Marrick PrioryWe like guests to treat the Priory as if it were their own home. There is plenty of space and more than enough facilities to keep you occupied during your stay. Residential groups have sole use of the building, which comprises sleeping accommodation for 50+ people, a large dining room, drying room, chapel and two common rooms.

Outdoor ClassroomOur most recent addition is an Outdoor Classroom.  It is situated away from the main buildings down by the river, next to the High Ropes Course and Archery Range.  It is a fully enclosed structure that can accommodate around 20 people.  The Outdoor Classroom is available for use by both residential groups and day groups.

Sleeping Accommodation

The sleeping accommodation falls into three categories:

  • Modern dormitory style bedrooms with bunk beds.
  • Leaders’ rooms with separate shower and drinks facilities.
  • A wheelchair accessible room with en-suite shower and toilet.

Other Facilities

  • Tuck and souvenir shop.
  • Pool table.
  • Table tennis table.
  • Table football.
  • A range of indoor board games.
  • Arts and craft supplies.
  • DVD and portable CD player.
  • Projector and screen.
  • Write-on Wipe-off lecture boards.
  • Payphone.
  • Piano.
  • Two 16-seater minibuses fully fitted with seat belts.
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Marrick Priory OEC
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL11 7LD

Telephone:
01748 884434

Main contact:
office@marrickpriory.co.uk

Website related matters:
website@marrickpriory.co.uk

 

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"

Feedback collated from feedback forms and thank you letters from children. See more feedback here

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.

Make a Secure Donation to Marrick Priory

The Church of England - Diocese of Leeds

AHOEC - Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres

People's Postcode Trust

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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