About Us

"I thought history was the most boringest thing and now I want to know more and more" Susie aged 10.

At Ufton children and young people explore the historical and environmental world through real, hands on experiences.

Ufton is an educational centre for children and young people run by the Ufton Court Educational Trust, a registered charity established in 2006, which aims to provide an inspirational historical home offering innovative and challenging experiences to young people.

Over 6000 young people visit Ufton Court each year and take part in a wide range of activities. Those studying history have a unique opportunity to live in an Elizabethan House as if it were their own, to explore and discover the house’s secrets and to experience firsthand sixteenth century life.

Environmental activities take children into the extensive grounds and woodlands. The hands on, exciting activities bring children into close contact with the natural world and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the countryside.

Drama courses are run during the school holidays led by inspirational local practitioners.

Ufton Adventure is our new ambitious project that aims to raise the aspirations of economically and socially disadvantaged children.

For more information on children’s activities click here.

Click here to find out about our plans for The Future

"I cannot express what a fantastic experience it has been for the groups of children we have brought to Ufton Court. It had everything we wanted: history, spirituality, a sense of the world and its beauty."

St John the Baptist School

"I think Ufton Court's a really special place, it made future lessons more interesting, because I felt like I had lived in the past and experienced it, so history had a greater relevance and even a kind of magic."

"Now, I love history and I always think of it from the perspective I gained at Ufton Court. I remember it felt like the house belonged to us completely for that one weekend."

Karen 23 years (having stayed at Ufton Court aged 9)