“Kenton Hall Estate is a privately owned and family run farm and estate in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The estate boasts a productive arable farm, Longhorn cattle, market garden, wedding venue, glamping site and state-of-the-art cookery school. Our fantastic facilities make us a great choice for your Duke of Edinburgh residential”

— Emily Aitchison, DofE Course Manager

2026 SUMMER DATES

We only run courses during the summer holidays, as our glamping site is open seasonally.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer courses during the winter months, including October half term or February half-term.

Our course prices start from just £880 per person.

Field to Fork Residential Course

This course is for young people aged between 16 and 18 years old.

Kenton Hall Estate is an Approved Activity Provider licensed by The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The course incorporates cookery skills and foodie sessions including a farm tour, market gardening, an apple orchard tour. The course features outdoor activities such as archery, axe throwing, geotagging, bike rides and yoga.

What is the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential course?

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a highly regarded program that offers young people the opportunity to challenge themselves and develop their skills and confidence through a series of self-improvement activities. The residential section of the program is a key part of the award, as it provides participants with the opportunity to work as part of a team, develop their leadership skills, and learn how to live and work with others in a new environment.

The residential section of the DofE program typically involves a group of participants spending a set amount of time (usually around five days) living and working together on a collaborative project. Participating in a residential course as part of the DofE program can be a rewarding and enriching experience for young people. It provides them with the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, develop new skills and interests, and make lasting friendships with their fellow participants. It also helps them to become more confident and self-reliant, and sets them up for success in their future endeavours. Overall, the residential course is an important and integral part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, and offers young people the chance to challenge themselves, grow, and learn in a supportive and enriching environment.