We take bookings any time, up to 2 years in advance. Simply check current availability here then email or telephone the Centre to reserve your chosen date(s). We will send a booking contract form. The signed form and a booking fee of £250* should be returned to Kench Hill within 2 weeks to secure your booking. This also confirms that you have read and understood our generic Terms and Conditions, particularly the cancellation policy (downloadable here KHCTerms&Conditions You must also read the School party agreement which outlines your and our responsibilities.
*Hackney Schools only. Non-Hackney schools will be charged 50% of expected cost at time of booking, deducted from final payment.
Once we receive your booking form and deposit you will be sent a confirmation with a receipt/deposit invoice. The named group leader will be sent a Teacher's Pack.
Schools are encouraged to choose different times each year, alternating between summer and winter. You can bring 2+ groups in an academic year which can come consecutively or in different terms. Hackney schools are given priority.
A few spaces are available for non-Hackney school groups each year, usually during off-peak weeks. Cost per pupil is currently £140-£180 per pupil based on a minimum group size of 26 (excluding transport and extra charges). You will be charged a deposit payable once confirmation is received.
Bookings are now invited for 2019-2021. Telephone 01580 762073 or contact us by email.
Hackney pupils in receipt of free school meals are entitled to a Bursary provided by The Kench Hill Charity, if funds are available. Schools should complete the relevant form with the pupils' details. The value is currently up to £50 for a peak rate week, which will be deducted from the final invoice to the school after your visit. Other families who get income support, working tax or child tax credits may also be eligible and should be supplied with an application form, to be forwarded to Kench Hill before the visit. Since 2014 the central School Journey Grant funding has been cut and advice from Hackney Learning Trust is for school to deploy the Pupil Premium. Kench Hill Charity is committed to ensuring access for all pupils and is striving to raise funds to continue offering a grant. To find out more about the Kench Hill Bursary click here.