Many of us have enjoyed the fresh country air at Hill End, the outdoor education centre near Oxford, which celebrates its centenary this year. READ MORE: Congestion charge is partly suspendedAdvertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHill End was established as a pioneering outdoor school by the philanthropic ffennell family. Members of the trust are organising a year of activities to celebrate Hill End’s centenary, including the ‘ffennell festival’ on Saturday, June 6. They would also be delighted if former visitors could share their memories in a new Hill End Memory Bank. 5Hill End director Lucy Crittenden writes: “We hear so many brilliant and touching memories from children and adults who remember happy times here, and it’s wonderful that Hill End is so loved.

Source: The Times March 09, 2026 05:35 UTC