Over The Wall Camp - Talk & Tour
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
- Time
- 09:30 - 14:30
- Price
- Free
Join the Over The Wall Camp Talk & Tour, explore our forever home here in Ockbrook and hear about our exciting plans for the future.
More Information (Derby ONE is not responsible for external websites)
UK children's charity Over The Wall Camp provides free residential camps and experiences for children and young people living with medical health challenges, their siblings and their families
The charity's new 'forever home' is the former Ockbrook School, near Derby, which has become its new headquarters and base for its award-winning residential and other programmes.
Event Information:
Wednesday 25th March
The day has two sessions. You’re welcome to attend one or both:
Morning Session (9.30am – 12.25pm)
9.30am Arrival
10.00am Talk: Introducing Over The Wall Camp: helping children with serious health conditions rediscover the magic of childhood and our exciting Ockbrook site plans
10.45am Ockbrook site tour
11.45am Light refreshments
12.25pm Session ends
Afternoon Session (12noon – 2.30pm)
12noon Arrival
12.30pm Talk: The rich History and Heritage of Ockbrook School
1.15pm Heritage Tour
2.30pm Session ends
Additional Information
Weather contingency: In the case of poor weather, a virtual site tour video will be shown
*Accessibility: Both our tours involve walking on uneven ground, slopes, and steps. If this presents a challenge for you, a virtual tour will be shown indoors
Refreshments: Only light refreshments will be provided (tea, coffee & biscuits). If you wish to attend both sessions, please feel free to bring your own packed lunch. Kindly note, we are a nut-free site.
This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, our ‘Saving Ockbrook’s Heritage’ project aims to bring the Ockbrook site back into use, while preserving and celebrating its fascinating heritage.
The charity's new 'forever home' is the former Ockbrook School, near Derby, which has become its new headquarters and base for its award-winning residential and other programmes.
Event Information:
Wednesday 25th March
The day has two sessions. You’re welcome to attend one or both:
Morning Session (9.30am – 12.25pm)
9.30am Arrival
10.00am Talk: Introducing Over The Wall Camp: helping children with serious health conditions rediscover the magic of childhood and our exciting Ockbrook site plans
10.45am Ockbrook site tour
11.45am Light refreshments
12.25pm Session ends
Afternoon Session (12noon – 2.30pm)
12noon Arrival
12.30pm Talk: The rich History and Heritage of Ockbrook School
1.15pm Heritage Tour
2.30pm Session ends
Additional Information
Weather contingency: In the case of poor weather, a virtual site tour video will be shown
*Accessibility: Both our tours involve walking on uneven ground, slopes, and steps. If this presents a challenge for you, a virtual tour will be shown indoors
Refreshments: Only light refreshments will be provided (tea, coffee & biscuits). If you wish to attend both sessions, please feel free to bring your own packed lunch. Kindly note, we are a nut-free site.
This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, our ‘Saving Ockbrook’s Heritage’ project aims to bring the Ockbrook site back into use, while preserving and celebrating its fascinating heritage.
Dates
The event runs from 09:30 to 14:30 on the following dates.
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