Mount Kelly

The Mount Kelly Summer Ball Saturday 4 July 2026 18:30 Three Course dinner Live Band & DJ Fireworks Black Tie This event is not open to the general public Tickets: Adult £95 Sixth Form £75 Staff £75 Fees per ticket: 5% processing fee + 15p ticket fee The total price you pay will be: Adult £99.90. Sixth form £78.90. Staff £78.90. Wine: Bottle price + 5% processing fee + 15p ticket fee

Uniting Education, Nature and Natural History for the Next Generation - Friday 20 March 2026, Mount Kelly, Tavistock The Nature Education Conference is the UK’s first large-scale gathering dedicated to placing Nature Connection at the heart of education. This one-day event will bring together school leaders, senior decision makers, policymakers, conservation organisations, researchers and innovators to explore how teaching and learning can be transformed through a deeper connection with the natural world. Our ambition is simple: to shape a future where Nature and natural history are not extras, but essentials — central to how we educate, inspire and prepare young people for life. Delegates will not only hear from the UK’s leading voices but will also leave with a digital implementation pack — practical resources, contacts, and learning materials — to take back into their schools and communities. OUR AIMS - Build a national conversation on the role of Nature Connection in education - Explore how curriculum, policy and practice can evolve together - Share innovations and real-world examples from the UK and overseas - Highlight research on the benefits of Nature for learning, wellbeing and community - Inspire practical, immediate steps that schools and organisations can implement WHERE The conference will be held at Mount Kelly in Tavistock, Devon, a stunning location on the edge of Dartmoor. Mount Kelly has spent the last 18 months embedding Nature into its curriculum through a wide range of classroom and outdoor activities. Progress is being measured through the University of Derby’s respected Nature Connection Index, which has already shown clear, positive results. This pioneering work has been made possible by the generous support of Their Graces, the Duke and Duchess of Bedford. Building on this foundation, Mount Kelly is now working with the Oxford Education Deanery Sustainability team, focusing on the impact of Nature Connectedness on attendance rates and behaviour. This groundbreaking work provides the starting point for the conference: a chance to explore what is already possible, and to inspire others to adapt and apply these approaches – whether in classrooms, through outdoor learning, or through the development of new qualifications such as the Natural History GCSE. KEY THEMES & SPEAKERS - The future of education, Nature, and natural history in the UK - Research on Nature Connection and learning outcomes - Innovative school and community programmes - The development of new qualifications, including the Natural History GCSE - Cross-sector contributions - Skills for life: fieldwork and first-hand natural history learning - Technology’s role in connecting young people with the natural world - Careers in Nature and beyond — from conservation to finance, media and the arts The speaker line-up will feature some of the most influential voices in nature and education, including: - Lizzie Daly – wildlife biologist, broadcaster, filmmaker, and conservationist - Representatives from OCR, the exam board developing the Natural History GCSE - Oxford Education Deanery Sustainability team - The Royal Society funding opportunities - Innovators such as ThoughtBox, linking Nature to leadership and wellbeing - International perspectives on nature education - Partners from visitor attractions and conservation organisations - National Nature Park – on mapping and resources for schools - Thomas Franks on sustainability and biodiversity in school food provisions TICKETS: - Early Bird Tickets are offered at £150.00 - Standard Tickets are offered at £225.00

We are delighted to present the Mount Kelly Rugby Camp in partnership with The Rugby Institute (TRI). Now in it's fourth year of delivery, there is no better way to spend the summer. Open to boys and girls aged 8 - 13. Make new friends, have new experiences and develop your rugby skills this summer. 10% sibling discount. Email courses@mountkelly.com to receive the discount code prior to booking your second child.

The Mount Kelly Summer Ball Saturday 5 July 2025 18:30 Three Course dinner Live Band & DJ Fireworks Black Tie This event is not open to the general public Tickets: Adult £90 Sixth Form £70 Staff £70 Fees per ticket: 5% processing fee + 15p ticket fee The total price you pay will be: Adult £94.65. Sixth form £73.65. Staff £73.65. Wine: Bottle price + 5% processing fee + 15p ticket fee

Immerse yourself in our 'Build a Portfolio' course, running from 09:00 to 16:00 each day. Enjoy a comprehensive experience with all materials and mediums provided, along with expert tuition to guide your creative process. We also offer lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments to keep your energy high and your creativity flowing. Our state-of-the-art studios at Mount Kelly are the perfect setting to explore and develop your artistic skills. By the end of this intensive program, you will have crafted an original, varied, and professional portfolio, equipping you for your next step, whether it be college, university, an apprenticeship, or a career in the creative industry. You must be studying GCSE / A Level Art or equivalent. Spaces limited.

We are delighted to present the Mount Kelly Hockey Camp in partnership with Elev8 Hockey. Now in its second year of delivery, there is no better way to spend the summer. Open to boys and girls aged 8 - 13. Make new friends, have new experiences and develop your hockey skills this summer. 10% sibling discount. Email courses@mountkelly.com to receive the discount code prior to booking your second child.

Are you ready to unleash your inner artist and create something truly spectacular this summer? Join us at the Mount Kelly Art and Design Camp for a five-day creative journey like no other. Immerse yourself in our 'Build a Portfolio' programme, running from 09:00 to 16:00 each day. Enjoy a comprehensive experience with all materials and mediums provided, along with expert tuition to guide your creative process. We also offer lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments to keep your energy high and your creativity flowing. Our state-of-the-art studios at Mount Kelly are the perfect setting to explore and develop your artistic skills. By the end of this intensive program, you will have crafted an original, varied, and professional portfolio, equipping you for your next step, whether it be college, university, an apprenticeship, or a career in the creative industry. You must be studying GCSE / A Level Art or equivalent. Spaces limited.

We are delighted to present the Mount Kelly Rugby Camp in partnership with The Rugby Institute (TRI). Now in it's third year of delivery, there is no better way to spend the summer. Open to boys and girls aged 8 - 13. Make new friends, have new experiences and develop your rugby skills this summer. 10% sibling discount. Email courses@mountkelly.com to receive the discount code prior to booking your second child.