Wishford Ventures is the commercial arm of Wishford Education. It delivers value-added services to our parents and to the wider community and ensures that we make the very best of our schools’ facilities and stunning locations. An important part of our organisation strategy, Wishford Ventures raises revenue, which is invested back into our schools, helping us to deliver the highest standard of education to the Wishford Schools community.
Action-packed school holiday day camps in stunning locations fuelled by seasonal fun. With a growing programme of specialist camps, days out and masterclasses, there is something for everyone whatever your child’s hobbies and passions. For all children age 4 – 11 in and around Tetbury, Cricklade, Hatherop, Henley-on Thames and Beaconsfield.
Discover Activity Camps, for the inquisitive, curious and adventurous!
Enriched school holiday day-camps in stunning locations
With a successful history of welcoming international students to Wishford Schools, the International Summer Schools at Westonbirt School and Hatherop Castle School provides a taste of UK boarding to international students from 28 countries across the globe. Integration with UK host students, academic classes delivered in the English language and a range of engaging specialist academies to provide an enriching experience for children 8 – 16
Westonbirt and Hatherop Summer Schools, where the world comes together
Westonbirt Summer School – Westonbirt School
Hatherop Castle Summer School – Hatherop Castle Prep School and Nursery
Historic locations perfect for a wedding celebration, private party or corporate event. Westonbirt House is licenced for wedding ceremonies and Hatherop Castle is a popular wedding reception venue. Wishford locations are ideal backdrops for a corporate away day, awards dinner or team gathering, and each event is perfectly tailored to each brief for a unique and personal service.
With facilities for overnight stays, relaxation and learning, Westonbirt House and Holford House are perfect for sports, music, art and cookery residentials for youth groups and adult courses. With accommodation for up to 170 attendees in beautifully designed boarding rooms, a professional chef’s kitchen, 25m pool, state of the art Astro turf, tennis courts, playing fields and acres of estate parkland and formal gardens, we tailor bespoke options for third parties.
Historic filming locations in the Cotswolds. Stately homes, schools and estate buildings for TV, film and commercial shoots all within easy reach of Bristol and London. Wishford Locations is a unique portfolio of film-friendly locations in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, anchored by the breathtaking Westonbirt House, a Grade I listed neo-Elizabethan Victorian mansion house and parkland estate recently used in high-profile productions for Netflix, BBC and Paramount+.
Westonbirt Swim Academy provides fun and inclusive swimming lessons for children of all abilities from ages 3 – 16 within the Swim England framework. In addition to small group lessons, Westonbirt Swim Academy offers private 1:1 lessons for children age 4+ and developing swimmers and adults in the safe and inclusive environment of the 25m heated indoor pool at Westonbirt School.
Pay & Play golf and golf coaching for all a beautiful 9-hole golf course in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. Set on the 210 acres Westonbirt Estate, Westonbirt Golf Course is a Pay & Play course ideal for juniors, developing golfers and experienced golfers looking for a social course in stunning surroundings.
At Westonbirt, a new Canvas Camp available to hire for outdoor education, an adventure camp or school residential. Consisting a large central communal space and cook house, teacher accommodation and tents for students. Coming soon to the Westonbirt Estate.
Wes Westaway, Commercial Director, Wishford Ventures
Isabella Nicolaou, Outreach Manager, Wishford Ventures
