Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residentials
Are you ready to turn your Gold DofE residential into an unforgettable adventure?
We’re with you every step of the way.
DofE Approved Activity Provider
New place. New people. Your Gold residential, sorted.
Spend five days with us at one of three incredible centres: Cuffley in Hertfordshire, Sealyham in Pembrokeshire or The Towers in Snowdonia. You’ll take on new challenges, build valuable skills and share the journey with other young people working towards their Gold, guided by our supportive, fully qualified instructors.
Choose your centre and date here first. When you press Book, you’ll complete your booking with our sister company, Camp Wilderness, who take bookings for our DofE residentials.
Monday to Friday, with four nights away from home, just as your Gold residential needs.
For young people working towards their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Come on your own and make new friends.
Woods, coast or mountains: choose Cuffley, Sealyham or The Towers.
Full board, accommodation, all activity kit and DBS-checked instructors included.
Choose your centre
Three centres, three kinds of adventure. Every course is five days and four nights, full board.
Cuffley
Hertfordshire · Woodland
Five days of woodland adventure. Take on outdoor challenges, build new skills and make friends with others going for Gold. You’ll stay in our pod village.
High ropes · Zip wire · Climbing · Orienteering · Bushcraft · Wilderness cookery
From £390 · 5 days, 4 nights
Sealyham
Pembrokeshire · Coast
Your Gold residential by the sea. Perched on Pembrokeshire’s dramatic coastline, with water-based and cliff-top activities all week.
Surfing · Coasteering · Paddleboarding · Kayaking · Abseiling · Archery
From £399 · 5 days, 4 nights
The Towers
Snowdonia · Mountains
Your adventure base camp in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, holder of the AHOEC Gold Standard. Rivers, gorges and peaks on your doorstep.
Gorge scrambling · Canyoning · Via ferrata · Mine exploration · Mountain walking · Canoeing
From £390 · 5 days, 4 nights
Dates & booking
Find your centre and week, then press Book. You’ll go straight to that date on the Camp Wilderness website, our sister company, to add your details and pay.
Choose your date
Pick your centre and week below, then press Book next to it.
Add your details
You’ll land on your chosen date on the Camp Wilderness booking page. Have your DofE ID number ready (or your child’s, if you’re booking for them).
Pay and you’re in
Pay online and you’ll get a confirmation by email.
Cuffley
Hertfordshire
26–30 Oct 2026 · £390
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5–9 Apr 2027 · £399
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31 May–4 Jun 2027 · £399
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9–13 Aug 2027 · £399
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16–20 Aug 2027 · £399
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25–29 Oct 2027 · £399
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All dates run Monday to Friday. Prices are per person. Courses need a minimum of 5 people to run: if a course hasn’t reached 5 people one month before it starts, we’ll offer you another centre, other dates or a full refund. Read the terms & conditions (PDF).
Push your limits
Try something new
Leave with new friends
Does it count?
Built for your Gold residential
Your Gold residential needs to be a shared activity or course with people you don’t know, in a residential setting away from home, over five days and four nights. You must join on your own, not with an existing group of friends or as part of a school or youth group trip. Our courses are set up to do just that. Check with your DofE Leader before you book so they’re happy with your plans.
Why choose us?
Over 35 years of residential stays and outdoor adventure.
DofE Approved Activity Provider
Approved at delivering residential stays and outdoor activities in line with the Gold DofE Award.
Expert instructors
Friendly, fully qualified, experienced and DBS-checked instructors with you every step of the way.
Modern accommodation
Freshly updated rooms across all centres, from snug pod villages at Cuffley to stylish rooms in Snowdonia.
Wholesome meals
Hearty full-board menus cooked on site by our chefs, using fresh and often locally sourced ingredients.
Fully equipped
Top-quality kit for every challenge, from climbing ropes and paddleboards to wetsuits and backpacks.
Space to unwind
Cosy lounges, social spaces and outdoor patios, with high-speed Wi-Fi when you need it.
Brochures & information
Download the details
Everything you need to know about each centre, including kit lists and what to expect.
Your questions answered
Can I come on my own?
Yes, and you need to. Your Gold residential has to be with people you don’t already know, so everyone arrives on their own and gets to know each other during the week.
Who can come?
Young people aged 16–24 who are working towards their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
What’s included in the price?
Full-board meals cooked on site, accommodation in bunk rooms for 2–8 people (some en suite; Cuffley uses a pod village), all activity equipment and qualified, DBS-checked instructors.
How do I book?
Find your date above and press Book. You’ll go to our sister company, Camp Wilderness, to complete your booking. You’ll need your DofE ID number (or your child’s, if you’re booking for them). You can also call us on 01348 840307.
What if not enough people book?
Courses need at least 5 people to run, in line with DofE guidelines. If a course hasn’t reached that one month before it starts, we’ll offer you another centre, other dates or a full refund.
What about medical or dietary needs?
Get in touch with the team at your centre before you book so we can talk through your needs and the arrangements in place.
How do I contact a centre?
Cuffley: cuffley@activelearningcentres.co.uk
Sealyham: sealyham@activelearningcentres.co.uk
The Towers: thetowers@activelearningcentres.co.uk
Phone: 01348 840307
Ready to go for Gold?
Book your DofE Gold residential
Choose your centre and week, and secure your place online in minutes via our sister company, Camp Wilderness.
Accredited & trusted
Our centres meet the highest standards for safety and outdoor learning.
