Working Holidays 2016

For the fifth successive season, we’re delighted to offer a broad selection of working holidays for 2016.   We hope that there’s something to interest you – whether its blacksmithing in Romania, gardening in the Czech Republic, castle restoration in France or hiking in Slovakia.

• Archaeological Restoration at Travesas Iron Age Hill Fort, Galicia SPAIN This holiday is run in conjunction with Tesouros de Galicia, a non-profit organisation with a vision to help the recovery of the heritage of North West Spain. Archaeological Restoration at Travesas Iron Age Hill Fort, Galicia The working holiday: The remains of the Iron Age Hill Fort in Travesas is one of the most impressive historical sites ...
• Saving Renaissance Treasures in the Carpathian Mountains SLOVAKIA This holiday is organised by the National Trust of Slovakia, a non-profit organisation set up in 1996 by a small group of dedicated conservationists. Saving Renaissance Treasures in the Carpathian Mountains The working holiday: Liptovský Ondrej is a charming village in the High Tatra Mountains in Northern Slovakia. The village was formerly owned by the Andreánsky family ...
• Textile Conservation & Restoration at Villa Golescu ROMANIA These holidays are organised by the Pro Patrimonio Foundation – Romania’s National Trust. The Foundation was set up in 2000 to save, preserve and restore the architectural and cultural heritage of Romania. It provides support for the restoration and re-use of historic buildings and actively promotes the use of appropriate construction techniques and traditional craftsmanship. Textile ...
• Learn Blacksmithing & Traditional Crafts at the Manor, Moldavia, Romania ROMANIA These holidays are organised by the Pro Patrimonio Foundation – Romania’s National Trust. The Foundation was set up in 2000 to save, preserve and restore the architectural and cultural heritage of Romania. It provides support for the restoration and re-use of historic buildings and actively promotes the use of appropriate construction techniques and traditional craftsmanship. Learn ...
• Experience Traditional Masonry at Budos Castle, Aquitaine FRANCE These holidays are organised by Union REMPART, a union of 170 non-profit associations run mainly by volunteers. They offer numerous working holidays throughout France each year, and we are featuring three here. Please note that whilst some English is spoken on the holidays, a basic knowledge of French would be advantageous. The working holiday: Budos Castle, ...
• Enjoy the Castle Lifestyle in Bissy-sur-Fley, Burgundy FRANCE These holidays are organised by Union REMPART, a union of 170 non-profit associations run mainly by volunteers. They offer numerous working holidays throughout France each year, and we are featuring three here. Please note that whilst some English is spoken on the holidays, a basic knowledge of French would be advantageous. Enjoy the Castle Lifestyle in ...
• Conserving Villognon Ancient Watermill FRANCE These holidays are organised by Union REMPART, a union of 170 non-profit associations run mainly by volunteers. They offer numerous working holidays throughout France each year, and we are featuring three here. Please note that whilst some English is spoken on the holidays, a basic knowledge of French would be advantageous. Conserving Villognon Ancient Watermill The working ...
• Gardening at Krásný Dvůr, Western Bohemia CZECH REPUBLIC These working holiday are run by The Friends of Czech Heritage, a UK-based charity set up eight years ago to raise awareness of historic buildings, artefacts, gardens and parks in the Czech Republic. Gardening at Krásný Dvůr, Western Bohemia The working holiday: Krásný Dvůr is an estate that once belonged to the Czernin family and is ...
• Restoration at Červený Dvůr in Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic CZECH REPUBLIC These working holiday are run by The Friends of Czech Heritage, a UK-based charity set up eight years ago to raise awareness of historic buildings, artefacts, gardens and parks in the Czech Republic. Restoration at Červený Dvůr in Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic The working holiday: This is the sixth and final year of restoration at Červený ...
• Clearing of a Historic Park near Kromeriz, Czech Republic CZECH REPUBLIC This holiday is run by The Czech National Trust (CNT) which was established in 2013 as a charity aiming to support the rescue, reconstruction and promotion of Czech historic and natural heritage, and to encourage voluntary involvement in heritage conservation. It is based in Kromeriz, south-eastern Moravia, Czech Republic. Clearing of a Historic Park ...

• INTO - The International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) is a non-profit organisation registered as a limited company in England and Wales (No 06718966) and a registered charity (No 1128224).