Hill End Outdoor Education Centre

Hill End Outdoor Education Centre Hill End has been offering unique outdoor learning experiences since the 1920s.

We are a multi-use site, providing a diverse range of outdoor activities and facilities to schools and organised groups. These include quality outdoor educational sessions for all ages, self-catering residential buildings, meeting and classroom spaces, camping, teacher and adult training, alternative education provision, volunteering opportunities and family events.

Superbly located just four miles from the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford, our 67 acres of tranquil and beautiful surroundings are a world away from urban life. A visit to Hill End offers visitors the opportunity to be closer to nature, with the space and time to explore and appreciate the wonders of the natural environment.
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The aim of this page is to keep you up-to-date with what is going on at Hill End, including educational programmes, Forest School and family events. You can also find us on Twitter

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Monday is FULLY BOOKED!Tuesday - only 6 places left!
06/10/2026

Monday is FULLY BOOKED!
Tuesday - only 6 places left!

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎Today, we celebrate and thank all the wonderful teachers who inspire, encourage and suppor...
05/10/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎

Today, we celebrate and thank all the wonderful teachers who inspire, encourage and support young people every day.
We’re especially grateful to the teachers who bring their students to Hill End for outdoor learning days, creating opportunities to explore, discover, build confidence and learn beyond the classroom.

Woodland Spooktacular Family Days Join us for brilliant half-term fun!Weds 28 and Thurs 29 Oct 10am – 2pmExplore, get cr...
02/10/2026

Woodland Spooktacular Family Days
Join us for brilliant half-term fun!
Weds 28 and Thurs 29 Oct 10am – 2pm

Explore, get creative with nature crafts and spooky activities, gather around the campfire to toast marshmallows... And new this year! Meet experts from the University of Oxford to discover the incredible world of Harris's Hawks and Homing pigeons.

See full details at: https://hill-end.org/news/woodland_spook/

We have only a couple of spaces remaining on our new ITC Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene for the Outdoors 🏕Learn how to pr...
01/10/2026

We have only a couple of spaces remaining on our new ITC Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene for the Outdoors 🏕
Learn how to prepare, cook and manage food safely outdoors - perfect for anyone teaching, facilitating or working with outdoor food preparation and cooking.
FULL DETAILS & BOOKINGS: https://hill-end.org/activities/upcoming-events/ See less

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2026, taking place on 4 November.The a...
01/10/2026

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2026, taking place on 4 November.

The awards recognise successful examples of historic conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse in Oxford, and the judging panel (architects, planners and historians) were truly impressed with our new Ancient Settlement Roundhouse. This simple but beautiful building was designed and overseen by master woodscraftsman Chris Park, but constructed largely by our amazing volunteers with the help of staff and visiting children.

Built from locally sourced materials from our site and Wytham Woods, and topped with thatch kindly gifted by Fowler & Sons, the roundhouse is a wonderful focal point for our outdoor ancient history teaching with local schools.

Oxford Preservation Trust Wytham Woods

BLOG - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TUTOR“Ah, September – a time of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’ and a time when we look fo...
24/09/2026

BLOG - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TUTOR

“Ah, September – a time of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’ and a time when we look forward to the start of another school year and the opportunities to encourage our visitors to engage with nature!

Being a tutor at Hill End is such a privilege. The chance to meet so many young people, to help them discover this very special site and to continue in the footsteps of all those who have taught here before.....read more: https://hill-end.org/about/stories/

Wild Days are back in October half term! 🐛For 7–12 year olds who love adventure, our small-group days are packed with wo...
22/09/2026

Wild Days are back in October half term! 🐛For 7–12 year olds who love adventure, our small-group days are packed with woodland exploring, bushcraft, campfire cooking, den-building and wildlife discovery. 🔥 https://hill-end.org/news/wild-days/
Based at Hill End and exploring Wytham Woods, it’s the perfect mix of fun, learning and wild outdoor adventure! 🌳

Look at these lovely tree cookies, decorated by children from Gagle Brook primary school during their Habitat Explorer s...
18/09/2026

Look at these lovely tree cookies, decorated by children from Gagle Brook primary school during their Habitat Explorer session this morning.🥰

Address

The Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road, Farmoor
Oxford
OX29NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441865863510

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