Bowles is a unique and beautiful place on the Kent/ East Sussex border. We have our own onsite majestic sandstone outcrop, Bowles Rocks, plus some lovely facilities and amazing activities.
Not least of our facilities is our Lecture Hall; it was inspired by Maria zum Schnee, the chapel at the base of the Matterhorn.
The site boasts:
Activities
- 2 ski slopes for skiing, snowboarding and sledging
- An indoor heated pool for kayaking, kayak rolling, raftbuilding and swimming
- A stunning natural sandstone crag for rock climbing and abseiling
- High and Low Ropes courses
- Leap of Faith and Jacob’s ladder activities
- A wealth of problem solving activities to challenge and develop teams
- Orienteering
- Archery
Nearby we offer kayaking, canoeing, SUP, scrambling and orienteering.
Accommodation
We have accommodation for up to a maximum of 170 across the Lodge (48) and the Dorm (122)
Meeting spaces
The Lodge has 5 separate meeting rooms, all with wi-fi access and one with a projector. The Lecture Hall/Chapel is a versatile, relaxing space and has a screen and a projector.
We can seat up to 70 people for a meal, we also have a licensed bar on site.
Events
Some of the events (other than our core residential courses) that we have hosted include:
- Training days
- Language schools
- Inset training days for teachers
- Yoga retreats
- Filming (incl. Dr Who, Maleficent, Sightseers, Discovery Channel)
- High fashion photoshoots
- Product placement
- Committee meetings
- Town twinning dinners
- School reunions
Whatever your requirements, we will try our best to help.