About the Centre

Lockerbrook Farm, built in 1756 and situated in open countryside above the Ladybower Reservoir.
An outdoor activity centre providing an exciting residential base from which to explore the Peak District National Park.

This area of outstanding natural beauty includes coniferous and deciduous woodland, grass and heather moorland and the peat plateau of Bleaklow and Kinder Scout. Lockerbrook Centre has been providing an exciting accommodation base for groups since 1963. Lockerbrook, is owned and managed by the Woodcraft Folk. The centre provide residential and outdoor development and education for young people, youth groups,schools, public sector and voluntary organisations and companies.

The rugged environment surrounding the Centre provides a wealth of opportunities to enrich a school-based curriculum. Educational opportunities include; - GCSE and A Level field studies, tourism and land use studies, study of the Peak National Park, farm and village studies.
At Lockerbrook, through living and working together in a remote residential situation, there are tremendous opportunities for the development of personal and social skills.
Groups of all types can benefit from the centre's location, facilities and the experience of its staff.

East Barn
Sleeps a maximum of 36 people in bunk beds with bedding provided. The room arrangements are: dormitories sleeping 6, 10 and 12 people plus 4 twin rooms. The downstairs dormitory of 6 is accessible for the less able.
	Centrally heated rooms
	Super efficient drying room large enough to dry personal and outdoor clothing for all the group.
	Modern toilet and shower facilities with disable toilet and shower.
	Disabled toilets and accessable downstairs toilets
	Climbing wall

West Barn
	A large recreation hall with 2 table tennis tables, tables and chairs, a lounge area with facilities for making tea and coffee. This is a versatile area which is ideal for delivering the indoor element of any course.
	Modern kitchen / dining facilities, offering a full range of equipment with stainless steel surfaces, a catering type-6 ring gas cooker, 2 large ovens, commercial fridge, chest freezer, microwave and all pots, pans, cutlery, crockery and utensils. We provide washing up liquid, tea towels, cloths and cleaning materials. All gas and electricity is included in the fees.

	The grounds and gardens provide a beautiful, tranquil area to sit out and enjoy the atmosphere.
	Ample Car Parking
	Wash down area with sinks
	Camping area for resident groups or D of E campers.
	Wild flower garden
	Payphone on site.
Mobile phone reception is patchy in this area. There is no reception at the Centre although some networks have limited reception from the car park.