Overview
A heritage setting in the Wye Valley where residential stays are shaped by care, with over 50 years of experience behind every visit.
Between the Black Mountains and the River Wye, Hilston Park sets its historic heritage across meadows and woodlands. Serving as an outdoor activity centre in Monmouth for over 50 years, the estate has supported meaningful residential experiences for groups.
For students, days here bring space to learn together, build confidence, and take part in shared residential experiences. For corporate teams, it offers a space to refresh, reconnect, and return with better focus. For families and teams, it provides a calm environment where connecting with nature feels more present and meaningful.
Hilston Park has a long heritage in the Monmouthshire countryside, with origins dating back to the 13th century and a legacy shaped by families, architecture, and education.
The Hilston estate dates back to 1293, beginning as a manor near Skenfrith in Monmouthshire and evolving over time within the Welsh landscape.
After fire damage, the estate was rebuilt in a Palladian style and now stands as a Grade II-listed building known for its balanced architecture.
Ownership changed over time, gradually shifting the estate from a private residence toward an educational and community-focused purpose.
Hilston Park became an outdoor education centre, welcoming school groups for residential stays and outdoor learning experiences.
Hilston Park operates as a residential and activity centre hosting schools, corporate groups, and private stays, with accommodation, catering, and outdoor experiences.
DISCOVER MOREAll staff working with groups at Hilston Park are DBS-checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This ensures that everyone involved in delivering residential programmes has been appropriately vetted to work with children and vulnerable individuals.
Proper safeguarding procedures are in place across all residential stays and are followed consistently by the team. The procedures guide supervision, conduct, and response protocols, ensuring a safe and well-managed environment for schools, corporate groups, and private visitors.
Risk assessments are completed for activities and residential stays to support safe delivery across all programmes. These are used to plan group activities responsibly and are available to assist schools and organisers with their internal approval processes where required.
A clear duty of care is maintained throughout every stay at Hilston Park. Experienced staff oversee visitors from arrival to departure, ensuring that accommodation, activities, and site use are managed safely and appropriately at all times.
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It’s a grand Manor House, and we felt very privileged staying there and enjoying the history of the building.
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It was well organised, engaging and fun for all the children who had plenty of food, sleep and activities non stop all week!
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I had an amazing time for my year 6 residential here. All the staff were so kind and supportive of us.
Hilston Park welcomes guests year-round. Summer brings longer days and time outdoors, while winter offers a quieter setting, with time focused indoors.
ENQUIRE NOWHilston Park is located near Monmouth in Wales and is accessible by road. For schools and group organisers planning visits, travel assistance may also be provided.
LEARN MOREWhether you are a school group planning a residential trip, a corporate group planning a retreat, or a wedding party, we’d love to arrange your visit.
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Hilston Park’s international menu brings together global flavours and cultural traditions through carefully prepared dishes for every guest.
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Discover outdoor learning and residential adventures at Hilston Park that build students’ confidence, teamwork, and personal growth through nature.
READ MOREHilston Park outdoor centre is used for school residential trips, outdoor learning programmes, corporate retreats, and private group stays.
Hilston Park is a charity-run residential centre operated by an experienced team responsible for delivering education, corporate, and private group programmes.
The earliest record of a building on the site dates back to 1293, which means the estate has been in use for over 700 years.
The centre hosts school groups, corporate teams, and private bookings, including families and community groups, with arrangements adapted to each type of stay.
Residential stays include accommodation, in-house catering, and access to on-site activities, organised according to the needs of the visiting group.
