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Weekend Lettings

Weekend Lettings at Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre

Affordable Weekend Hire for Uniformed Groups.

Are you a leader of a Girl Guides, Scouts, Army Cadets, or similar uniformed organisation looking for a cost-effective venue for your next residential trip? The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC) in Skegness offers exclusive weekend hire, providing your group with comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities at an affordable price.

Why Choose Our Centre?

  • Exclusive Use – Your group will have the entire centre to yourselves.
  • Affordable Rates – Competitive pricing designed for youth organisations.
  • Ideal Location – Situated in Skegness, perfect for seaside activities.
  • Self-Catering – Use of our well-equipped kitchen to manage your own meals.
  • Flexible Space – Suitable for up to 32 children/young people and 8 leaders.

Weekend Hire Details

  • Arrival: Friday evening (teatime)
  • Departure: After lunch on Sunday
  • Catering: Self-catering with access to most kitchen facilities
  • Staffing: DCHC staff on-site for check-in and remote emergency support

Pricing Structure

  • High Season (April – October) Base fee: £500 per weekend
  • Low Season (November – March) Base fee: £400 per weekend

Optional Extras:

Sleeping bag hire: £3 per person

Bed linen hire (Silver Package): £2 per person – fitted sheet and pillowcase (Visitors provide their own sleeping bags)

Bed linen hire (Gold Package): £5 per person – fitted sheet and pillowcase, duvet and duvet cover

Example Costs for a Group of 32 Children & 8 Leaders in High Season:

  • Base fee: £500
  • Bed linen hire (Silver Package): £80
  • Total: £580

Illustration:

£14.50 per person for the weekend if at full capacity and leaders also charged

Example Costs for a Group of 20 Children & 5 Leaders in Low Season:

  • Base fee: £400
  • Bed linen hire (Gold Package): £125
  • Total: £525

Illustration:

£26.25 based on 20 children/young people charged and costs for leaders off-set

Facilities

Two children are poised to play pool on a green pool table
Games Room

The centre offers a comfortable and welcoming environment, including:

  • Dormitory-style sleeping arrangements
  • Large communal areas for activities and meetings
  • A well-equipped kitchen for self-catering
  • Easy access to Skegness beach and local attractions
A pink bedroom with silhouettes of ballet dancers on the walls
Ballet Bedroom
A black and white Derby County FC Rams themed room with multiple single beds
Ram's Bedroom
Three single beds in a room with cargo netting curtains and army themed decorations
Desert Storm Bedroom
A large dining room is set up with tables and red chairs in a sunny room
Dining Room
A catering equipped kitchen
Fully Equipped Catering Kitchen
A TV lounge full of children watching TV
TV Lounge
A games room with a pool table and arcade style games with green walls
Games Room

Activities in Skegness

How to Book

  1. Check Availability – Contact us to confirm available dates.
  2. Submit a Booking Form – Complete our online booking form.
  3. Deposit Payment – Secure your booking with a 20% deposit.
  4. Plan Your Trip – Receive a welcome pack with all the details you need including risk assessments for the Centre.

Special Offers

  • Early Bird Discount: 10% off for groups booking more than 9 months in advance.
  • Multi-Weekend Discount: 5% off for groups booking 2 or more weekends in advance.

Get in Touch

For availability, bookings, or any queries, please contact us:

Book your weekend adventure today and give your group an unforgettable experience at the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre in Skegness!