Artistry, Learning & Games

At the Little Art School, we believe that anyone can paint and draw! Using two bespoke images, talented artists will work and guide you through water colour washes and various painting techniques to transform a blank canvas into the perfect Glenapp memory. Enjoy a couple of hours on the Glenapp Estate working through your masterpiece.  Painting boosts our energetic, emotional and spiritual well-being as well as providing us the opportunity to fully express ourselves through art. This is a fantastic way to while away a couple of hours, suitable for absolute beginners and no experience necessary.

£400 for 1-6 Guests

£70 per additional Guest to a maximum of 12 Guests

Glenapp offer an intimate photography class to help you explore, develop and improve your creativity, use our tantalising scenery, breath-taking views and exotic plants as a backdrop for the perfect photograph. Our experienced photographer will guide you through the manual functions of the camera, lens options and compositional techniques, giving you a deeper understanding of digital photography.

1- 6 Guests £200 for a 2 hour photography experience

Additional hours charged at £100 per hour

Unleash your creativity with our expert guidance, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist. Feel the clay beneath your fingertips, mould it into beautiful forms, and turn your ideas into stunning ceramic masterpieces. This class caters to all skill levels. Discover the joy of crafting unique pieces, from elegant vases to quirky sculptures. Join us for a hands-on adventure where imagination meets craftsmanship. A perfect activity for all be for a family, on your own or as a couple.

£250 for up to 2 Guests

£75 per person for any additional Guests

Glenapp are proud to have their very own apiary nestled within the beautiful Estate that surrounds the Castle. Beekeeper Mark will help guests don headgear and overalls and discuss why beekeeping is a hugely important role within our immediate ecosystem. Guests will learn why production is so important, how to harvest honey and the role of each bee within the colony.

£70 per Guest

Grab a mallet and make your way to the beautifully manicured croquet lawn of Glenapp Castle, unleash your competitive side with a fun game for all the family.

This is a complimentary Glenapp experience

The traditional game of Quoits has a long and venerable history dating back to ancient Greece. This ancient game is easy to play, in basic terms rope hoops are thrown at the wooden pins to accumulate points, the player with the most points wins!! This can be played by adults and children. Think tactically and try to outsmart your opponent!

This is a complimentary Glenapp experience

Coming to a digital detox day with Glenapp Castle is not just about switching off your phone, it is about reconnecting with yourself and the natural world. It is all about breaking the cycle and looking up at the world and taking in the beauty of it, instead of looking down at your smartphone and scrolling through life. We will help you replace mindless scrolling with mindful connection with nature and the great outdoors. Guests will walk through the beautiful grounds of Glenapp Castle, out in the fresh air with their smartphones left behind in the Castle. They will enjoy the tranquillity of nature as well as enjoying time with each other. Our instructors will teach you how to utilize this mindfulness into your day-to-day life and how to restore time for yourself and for your family. Glenapp offer two fantastic detox packages, a family package, and an adult digital detox day.

The family digital detox day will include a range of immersive outdoor adventure experiences within the Castle grounds. These will include nature connection activities which will bring the family together such as bush craft style skills and nature connection games. This will include leaving all electronic devices behind and exploring the gardens and woodlands of Glenapp in an incredibly unique way. Our holistic guide will tweak the session to fit all the needs of the family and bring everyone together for a wonderful one-off experience.

The Adult digital detox day will include leaving all electronic devices in your room at the Castle while enjoying a fun day out in the Castle grounds. Fully submerged into nature you will take part in team building exercises, bush craft skills and learn about how to include this is your normal every day busy life’s. Our Holistic guide will talk you through the importance of meditating and simple steps which you can take to step away from the world of digital and into the world of mental wellbeing and nature.

£450 for 1- 4 Guests