Filey, North Yorkshire

Just a five minute walk from the beach and with the town of Filey only a short walk away, Habershon House is an ideal location to combine exploring the area with a residential experience at Rotherham's own field study centre.

Accommodation The centre can accommodate groups of up to 46 young people. Five separate staff bedrooms are available. There is a versatile well-equipped classroom area available for group use and a minibus is on hand for your off-site visits and activities. The centre stands in large, fenced grounds enabling groups to work and play outside when appropriate.

The accommodation for young people comprises of seven dormitories.

Things to Do

The centre and the surrounding area are full of resources which can be used in project work linked to the National Curriculum. In the past schools have made extensive use of the opportunity to contrast a seaside town with Rotherham, as well as using the geographical features of Filey Brigg and the cliffs at Bempton.

The beach at Primrose Valley is a 5 minute walk away and this provides a great way to walk to Filey and back. Filey with it's Cobble Landing and Lifeboat Station, not to mention shops and tourist industry, provides many opportunities for written and art work.

The Centre Manager is available to discuss possible programmes and support staff with up to date information. The centre is inspected on a regular basis and meets all Health and Safety requirements. A full set of generic risk assessments is available and assistance can be given in the preparation of off-site visits. Pre-visit inspections can be arranged by contacting the Centre Manager.

Catering & Cleaning

Habershon House offers a full catering service and the centre staff are responsible for cleaning the building, allowing groups to concentrate on getting the most from their stay. Visiting staff are free to run their own programmes and devote their time to looking after their group. Centre staff can be contacted at any time in the event of an emergency.

Habershon House

Christine Fitton
Centre Manager
Habershon House
Primrose Valley
Filey
YOI4 9QY
Tel/Fax: (01723)513194
e-mail: christine.fitton@rotherham.gov.uk

All Bookings

Administrative Officer
Rotherham Young People's Services
Norfolk House
Walker Place
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 IAS
Tel: (01709) 822560
Fax:(01709)822639
e-mail: ryps-habershon-oec@rotherham.gov.uk

Outdoor Education Co-ordinator

Andy Rangecroft
Rotherham Young People's Services
Rotherham International Centre
Simmonite Road
Kimberworth Park
Rotherham
S6I 3EQ
Tel: (01709) 515420
Fax:(01709)515392
e-mail: andy.rangecroft@rotherham.gov.uk