Summer Family Escapes

Adventure for all ages - fun, exploration, and quality family time.

Each summer, Firbush hosts family activity weeks and weekend escapes. Designed for all ages, our programme encourages outdoor adventure, exploration, and shared experiences.

Activities

  • Paddling sports (Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board)
  • Family-friendly hill walks
  • Sailing & Windsurfing tasters
  • Mountain biking (age dependant)
  • Nature experiences
  • Evening socials & BBQs

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation is in the main residential lodge.  

Your stay is fully catered for, including two course dinner, cooked breakfasts and packed lunches. Our infamous Firbush cake will be served every afternoon after activities.

Equipment

All activity equipment will be provided; please bring suitable outdoor clothing and personal clothing/items for your stay.

2026 Dates

  • Monday 28 to Friday 3 July
  • Monday 6 to Friday 10 July
  • Monday 13 to Friday 17 July
  • Monday 20 to Friday 24 July
  • Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July
  • Monday 3 to Friday 7 August 


Arrival and Departure Times

  • Arrival: Monday 12:30
  • Departure: Friday 10:00 


Price

  • UoE Staff & Students: £412
  • Non UoE: £483
  • Under 18: £412
  • Under 7: FOC

 

Activity Sessions:

DayMorning SessionAfternoon Session
Monday/13:30 - 16:30
Tuesday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30 
Wednesday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30 
Thursday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30 

We will aim to offer a wide range of activities throughout your stay, with the aim of one of the days being a full day adventure away from the centre. 


Evening Activities:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will have evening activities led by a member of the Firbush team (around 19:30-20:30)

Thursday evening, we will be our family BBQ.


2026 Dates:

  • Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July
  • Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July
  • Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July
  • Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July
  • Friday 31 to Sunday 2 August
  • Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 


Arrival and Departure Times:

  • Arrival: Friday 16:00
  • Departure: Sunday 16:30


Price:

  • UoE Staff & Students: £206
  • Non UoE: £242
  • Under 18: £206
  • Under 7: FOC


Activity Sessions:

DayMorning SessionAfternoon Session
Saturday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:30
Sunday9:30 - 12:3013:30 - 16:00

We will aim to offer a wide range of activities throughout your stay.


Evening Activities:
Friday and Saturday will have evening activities led by a member of the Firbush team (around 19:30-20:30).


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