BIG Peaky Weekender 2025 (Hostel)

One of our favourite events of the year - we cannot wait for our return to the Peak District for BIG Peaky Weekender!  

There are three accommodation options for this event:

• Hostel

• Camping

• Teepee (camping add-on)

This weekend is a celebration of all things outdoors. This outdoor centre is quickly becoming an OutdoorLads favourite, perfectly located in the heart of the Peak District for walking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, and paddlesports - it's just so ace in so many ways!

In terms of evening entertainment, this event will be a relaxed affair, designed for chatting to others and being sociable rather than dancing the night away. We'll have our bar-in-a-teepee again of course, but rather than a late night disco, it's more about having a space to chat, catch up with old and new friends, and maybe even play a few games!

OutdoorLads will have exclusive use of the site, designed for large groups like ours. You can be sure that everybody you meet over the weekend will be an OutdoorLad or a member of staff at the venue.

You can do as much or as little as you desire over the weekend (but we do advise you to get stuck in!).

Events

Our events are now available to book onto; here's the current full programme. 

Any leaders wishing to add to this list, please get in touch with the office - always room for more events!

🟢 Spaces available | 🟡 Limited spaces available | 🔴 Waitlist [updated Wed 23 Jul 11:00]

Saturday Activities!

🟢 08:00 Bakewell parkrun
🔴 09:15 1000m Peaks of Monsal Monster Challenge
🟢 09:30 Caving & High Ropes Course
🔴 09:30 Abseil, Cargo Nets & High Ropes
🟡 09:45 Stanage Edge Circular from Grindleford
🔴 10:20 Kayaking
🔴 10:30 Queens of the Bakewell Tart
🔴 10:30 Outdoor Trad Climbing (Beginners Welcome)
🟡 10:45 Monsal, Magpie & Meanders
🔴 10:45 All aboard to Cheedale 
🟢 11:00 Chatsworth House & Gardens
🟢 11:00 A Tart & Two Pints Please! NEW!
🟢 11:30 Thornbridge Brewery via the Monsal Trail
🔴 12:20 SUP
🔴 12:20 Kayaking 
🟡 18:30 Standing Yoga
🔴 20:00 Evening Board Games

Sunday Activities!

🔴 12:00 Thornbridge Hall Tour
🟢 12:30 Sunday Lunch at Hassop Cafe

All meeting points are in the sheltered area near the large yurt / bar, where you will also sign in to the event. 

Food

If you want to order food during the weekend, please do so in advance by signing up to the below pages so we know how many we're cooking for. There may be a limited number to order at the time but please don't rely on it being available.

Please order by 9pm Thursday, and be sure to make sure your dietary requirements are up to date on your OutdoorLads profile!
 

Friday Night

🥔 Jacket Potatoes

Saturday

🥣 Continental Breakfast
🥪 Packed Lunch
🍲 Sausage Casserole
🌱 Sausage Casserole VE

Sunday

🥣 Continental Breakfast
🥪 Packed Lunch

The canteen is in the building closest to the teepees.

Those staying in a hostel will have access to a shared kitchen and dining area, but please ensure you leave the area spotless after use. This means washing, drying and putting back anything you use, wiping down the counter tops and microwave, and disposing of waste correctly. It is not fair to others in the hostel and to BIG Events Team volunteers to have to clear up after others. However, if you do see something that needs doing, please chip in and do it, and ask others around to help if necessary. Bins can be emptied in the location labelled 'Bins' on the map above.

Dogs: This event is not suitable for dogs, they are not allowed on site. 

Campervans, caravans, motorhomes: Due to the venues restrictions, we are unable to accept campervans, caravans and motorhomes. 

Images: Aerial shots kindly supplied by and used with permission from Will Allaway. Other photos taken by and used with permission from OutdoorLads Members.

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete a Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.