Christian Youth Camp & Student Retreat Venue
Give your young people a fun and memorable weekend
Why Youth Groups Choose The Poplars
Everything young people love, all in one safe, enclosed estate
The Victor Sports Hall
5-a-side football, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball — endless energy-burning fun for young people.
Cellar Cinema
A cosy underground cinema room seating up to 50, also perfect as a quiet space for smaller breakout sessions.
Campfire
Sizeable campfire site with logs to sit on. Nothing beats singing and roasting marshmallows under the stars.
Games Room
Table tennis, pool, table football, piano, and sofas — perfect for evening hangouts.
5k Course
A marked-out 5k route around the grounds following the stream, over the bridge, along the driveway and back.
Dormitory Accommodation
Comfortable dormitories perfect for youth groups — the way camp accommodation should be.
Meeting Spaces
Rooms seating 50–250 for main sessions, seminars, and breakout groups.
Large Playing Field
Plenty of outdoor space with football goals provided — room for wide games and team activities.
Safe & Enclosed
70-acre enclosed estate providing a safe environment for groups with children and young people.
Trusted by University CUs
The Poplars has been a favourite destination for university Christian Unions looking for the perfect residential weekend away. With comfortable dormitory accommodation, excellent meeting spaces, and activities to bring students together, it's no wonder CUs keep coming back year after year.
Safety & Supervision
- The Poplars is an enclosed 70-acre estate, providing a safe environment for groups with children and young people.
- Group leaders are responsible for supervising their young people at all times during their stay.
- Groups must have their own public liability insurance in place.
- The campfire must be supervised when in use. Campfire rules are provided on arrival.
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What Young People & CUs Say
“The Poplars was the perfect venue for our CU weekend away. The dormitories were comfortable, the sports hall was amazing, and the campfire was a real highlight. We're already planning our next trip!”
“We had such a wonderful weekend at The Poplars. The facilities are great, the setting is stunning, and Dan and Kate made everything so easy for us as organisers.”
“Oh my heart feels so happy when we drive into The Poplars!”
Ready to Plan Your Youth Camp?
Call Dan on 07980 932974 or send an enquiry to start planning.