Sampson Hall use the unique surroundings of this beautiful 14th Century Castle for seminars, day courses, leadership and team cohesion events.

This fantastic Castle, now a superb hotel, holds some fascinating historical artefacts. The ambience of its many and varied sized rooms provide some real synergy with the bespoke and unique training and development Sampson Hall provide. 

Bowes Yard at Springwell was the site of a former colliery owned by the Bowes family with buildings dating back to 1826 and a private railway system which hauled coal from pit to port using rope hauled shunting.

Bowes provides a rich trove of industrial railway history linking back to the Stephensons. Situated on a site that affords a real glimpse into the past,whilst offering genuine and challenging team building and leadership experiences that will be remembered. Delegates learn whilst contributing to the upkeep of this Scheduled Industrial Monument; experiencing real problems that require real solutions. Teams will leave a lasting historical legacy having experienced an outstanding and unique learning environment.

The Raleigh Estate offers a superb location for team cohesion and development.  With its beautiful natural environment and private forests on the banks of the River Dart, the Estate affords a sheltered yet demanding environment which can facilitate activities from survival and bushcraft to less challenging outdoor experiences.

The ability to operate and learn in an undisturbed natural environment at such a wonderful and historic location, whether it be under canvass or residing close by in the town of Dartmouth with its Michelin starred restaurants and luxury hotels, affords a range of fascinating opportunities. The South Hams offers a contrasting environment that cannot fail to deliver the desired team cohesion outcome.This tremendous and unique environ is one not to be missed out on. 

The Marine Safety Training Centre of South Tyneside College is one of the UK's premier centres for training in the field of marine safety and it has facilities to match. Sampson Hall have the expertise and knowledge to utilise these exceptional facilities to best effect in conducting practical teambuilding activities and exercises.

You may have previously built an improvised raft and tested it on a pond or lake but would it have stood the rigours of an environmental pool providing sea state and weather simulation? The centre enjoys immediate access to the River Tyne and also has a range of other simulation facililties which can be utilised to test the cohesion and resilience of any team.

The Dartington Hall Trust is a pioneering charity − a place of experiment, enterprise, and education where the arts, social justice and sustainability come together. Based near Totnes in South Devon, The Dartington Hall Trust occupies a 1200 acre estate which was bought in the 1920s by visionaries Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst as the base for an experiment in rural regeneration. 

Today, Dartington focuses on three charitable areas: the arts, social justice and sustainability. Dartington Hall conference centre is part of the range of social enterprises that support Dartington's charitable programmes.

The amazing variety of ancient and modern buildings, set in extensive grounds, provide a glorious setting for excellent facilities and a range of comfortable, well-equipped rooms which generate a socratic environment for inspirational thoughts and activities.

Rock Mill in Devon is first mentioned in 1086 in the Doomsday Book as a small dwelling.The restored building to the left of the courtyard was used as a working bakery in the 1400's and it is thought to be built around the same time as the oldest part of the main house.

During the late 1800's, it was converted into an operational flour mill and still has some of the original workings of the mill in the lower library; the water wheel is a replica of the original wheel which was replaced in the 1980's.

Rock Mill became a trout farm in 1969 after a period from the 1920/30's when its running waters grew watercress. Ceasing as a trout farm in 2009 it has undergone extensive internal and external renovations to create what is today, a unique and bespoke rural retreat with a quiet tranquility that enables contemplation and  the environment for outstanding cooperation. Rock Mill is a special place that Sampson Hall use for small groups of distinguished clients.