Education at its best for all...
Our Offer: residential education
We supply and set-up high quality pop-up accomodation resources, residentials, activity and event packages for schools, youth/community groups, families and other private hirers. Options range from hire only, through to fully managed on and off-site programmes.
Common Place specialise in delivering activities featuring creativity, arts and nature connectedness. Our programmes can be delivered to your grounds or at one of our truly unique and inspiring partner sites throughout the country.
About Us
Our Story
Common Place was set up in recognition of the potential for creativity, arts and the outdoors to transform all our lives. Founded by Felix Pepler it builds on years of professional experience within residential arts education, schools advisory services, social action and youth work. Supported by a widely respected and experienced team Common Place offers you and your group a safe, rewarding, meaningful and inspiring experience.
Our Mission
At Common Place, our mission is to enrich the educational journey by offering transformative residential education services. We believe in the power of creativity and experiential learning to create memorable experiences that connect students with nature and the arts.
Our 5 Pillars of Strength
- Empowerment – Facilitating personal growth and skill development for everyone
- Connection – Fostering teamwork, collaboration, and community through shared experiences
- Inspiration – Building and testing creative responses to a range of situations and generating expressive responses
- Inclusivity – Ensuring programmes and activities directly relate to individual and collective lived experiences, culture and identity
- Sustainability – Valuing outdoor settings and mindful practices that align with environmental stewardship