The staff team are assisted in leading the Holidays by a large team of volunteers.
A number of undergraduates who came on LDN as teenagers also serve as ‘Assistant Leaders’ (responsible for many practical tasks) and junior leaders. We find that this combination of youth and experience, plus a high ratio of leaders to members, contributes to a lively and well-organised atmosphere.

Many of these are school teachers, some are undergraduates, others are drawn from all walks of life; lawyers, doctors, graphic designers… to name a few! This broad range of leaders that includes a mixture of youth and experience alongside a high ratio of leaders to young people helps us provide a really good holiday for all who come. Because of our focus on leadership development, we hold regular conferences and events ahead of the main summer holidays. We ensure that leaders are well trained for all the activities on our holidays.
All our Staff Team and Leaders have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau) and we take up additional references to ensure their suitability for the work.
If you are interested in finding out more about helping as a leader or support team on one of our holidays, then please email admin@ldnholidays.org.
Leaders' Dates
Leaders’ dates in brackets []
Leavers’ Getaway
2-4th September 2026
Student Houseparty
15-18th December 2026
Sixth Form Houseparty
18-21st December 2026
Easter Revision Week
[29th] 30th March – 6th April 2027
Week Zero
[8th] 9th – 16th July 2026
Senior A
[16th] 17th -25th July 2026
Junior A
[17th] 18th – 25th July 2026
Senior B
[25th] 26th July – 3rd August 2026
Junior B
[25th] 26th July – 2nd August 2026



