Unleash Your Potential:

The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Residential Course

“Kenton Hall Estate is a privately owned and family run farm and estate in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The estate boasts a productive arable farm, Longhorn cattle, market garden, wedding venue, glamping site and state-of-the-art cookery school. Our fantastic facilities make us a great choice for your Duke of Edinburgh residential”

— Emily Aitchison, DofE Course Manager

What is the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential course?

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a highly regarded program that offers young people the opportunity to challenge themselves and develop their skills and confidence through a series of self-improvement activities. The residential section of the program is a key part of the award, as it provides participants with the opportunity to work as part of a team, develop their leadership skills, and learn how to live and work with others in a new environment.

The residential section of the DofE program typically involves a group of participants spending a set amount of time (usually around five days) living and working together on a collaborative project. Participating in a residential course as part of the DofE program can be a rewarding and enriching experience for young people. It provides them with the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, develop new skills and interests, and make lasting friendships with their fellow participants. It also helps them to become more confident and self-reliant, and sets them up for success in their future endeavours. Overall, the residential course is an important and integral part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, and offers young people the chance to challenge themselves, grow, and learn in a supportive and enriching environment.

Kenton Hall Estate is an Approved Activity Provider licensed by The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.


Example Course Itinerary

Where will you stay?

Accommodation for 4 nights is included in the fees on the five day courses (Mon to Fri).

The Glamping site is set in the heart of Kenton Hall Estate in a 10-acre woodland. There is a large communal area which includes a 20ft cedar wood dining table. A cosy seating area features an outdoor wood burner and seating area for you to socialise in after dinner.

Our wood and canvas lodge tents are set in a line alongside the moat. Each tent sleeps 2 in twin beds. Enjoy camping with all your home comforts! Furnished to a high standard, full bedding, electric blankets, USB charging points are provided. Showers and WC facilities are close by.

THE FOOD HUB COOKERY SCHOOL

At The Food Hub we’re passionate about real food – fresh, seasonal, and delicious. Our approach is relaxed and informal, allowing you to learn new skills, techniques, and importantly, how to make the most of seasonal ingredients.

This intensive course will equip you with the confidence and skills to cook for yourself. It will teach you tips and techniques to allow you to tackle any recipe.

Our chef tutors have created fantastic recipes ranging from pasta to fish teaching you basic and more advanced cookery skills. You will eat and enjoy all the meals that you cook and take some dishes home.

We guide and help you throughout the week, sharing the goals you have achieved, how you enjoyed the experience and what you have learnt. You will be awarded a Certificate at the farewell lunch.

Meet the Team

  • Emily Aitchison

    COURSE DIRECTOR

  • Sophie-Rose Glover

    COOKERY SCHOOL CHEF

  • Mark Waters

    ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR



Our residential course offers a fully immersive Field to Fork food, farm and cookery experience.

We offer a course that inspires, educates and connects sustainable farming and food systems, health and wellbeing with a focus on nourishing people and regenerating the planet.

Students will leave with skills and knowledge for life. This 5-day residential combines hands on cookery experience with a focus on key transferable skills.

2024 Course Dates - Summer Holidays

Get in Touch

FAQs

  • Contact us on goglamping@kentonsentonhallestate.co.uk or 01728862062 to find out more information and book a place on one of our courses. We will send you all the details and the application form.

  • The price for all 2024 courses is £700 per person. This includes all meals, accommodation and all activities.

    We require a deposit on booking then payments can be made monthly or by instalments.

  • No! Our cookery school classes are designed to teach you the skills you need to be able to cook with confidence. No prior experience is required

  • Our courses run with a minimum of 5 and maximum of 16 students.

  • Yes, all participants booked onto our residential courses will share rooms. Males and females are separated.

  • Yes, all our residentials will cater for special dietary requirements. But please make sure this is recorded on your booking form, so we know.

  • Yes you can sign up with a friend, however the maximum number of people you can book on with is two, these are DofE requirements.

  • Rest assured that you will not be the only one! We allow loads of time for participants to get to know each other. You may start as strangers, but you will finish as friends.