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FORD CASTLE ADVENTURE Join us for an authentic Medieval experience

Join us for an authentic Medieval experience

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About Us Ford is a Medieval English Castle in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Children have been visiting us on school trips for 50 years and now you have the chance to join them. We have acres of private grounds with on-site adventure activities as well as fantastic local excursions. From Roman Forts to the Farne Islands with it’s thousands of Puffins, there’s something for everyone!

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FORD CASTLE ADVENTUREJoin us for an authentic

Medieval experience

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About UsFord is a Medieval English Castle in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.

Children have been visiting us on school trips for 50 years and now you have the chance to join them.

We have acres of private grounds with on-site adventure activities as well as fantastic local excursions.

From Roman Forts to the Farne Islands with it’s thousands of Puffins, there’s something for everyone!

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Safety FirstSafety is one of our top priorities. Our instructors hold qualifications in:GNAS, BUC, BFA and First Aid

Equipment is checked before and after every use, and records kept. We have an excellent health and safety track record

Activity appropriate equipment is provided for every student, including harnesses and helmets, and boots and buoyancy aids where necessary

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Adventure ActivitiesOur group holds the quality badge for Learning Outside the Classroom

We strongly believe in learning and development through exciting and memorable experiences

With a range of adventure activities on site, we encourage students to try something new every day

We are a full member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association)

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What’s on offer?Our on site and off site activities include:

Zip wire

High Ropes

Archery

FencingNightline

CanoeingTeam Games

Assault Course

Low Ropes

Knight’s Quest

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School Packages Bringing the curriculum to life

We have a variety of Castle courses for Key Stages 2 and 3:

Young Explorers – Geology, Geography and Biology

Time Travellers – Study either the Romans, Tudors, Saxons, Vikings or Victorians with a relevant excursion, or two

The Sword at Ford – A blend of activities covering Romans, Vikings, the Battle of Flodden and Castles. With Archery and Fencing thrown in

Biology – A study of habitats around Ford and the relationship between animals, plants and their environment

Nature Rangers – Study the area surrounding Ford (you may even sneak a peep at a Red Squirrel)

Historical Study – Choose from Romans, Vikings, Saxons, Battles, Castles, Victorians or Modern History.

Human Geography – Examine how the landscape has shaped man and vice versa e.g. the impact of tourism or the relationship between agriculture and industry

Thrills spills and Hills - A combination of our exciting activities plus environmentally driven subjects e.g. History, Science or Geography

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Where do they stay?

Students sleep inside the castle, in dorms with private bathrooms

Rooms are traditional in lay out, with modern furniture and cosy beds

Students are free to explore the castle, learn its history and make it their home

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FoodFood is freshly prepared daily by our experienced kitchen team

For excursions, snacks and packed lunches are provided

There is always a vegetarian option available, and our cooks love to make dessert….

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ExcursionsWe provide a wide variety of excursions for your trip:

• Step back in time at Vindolanda Roman Fort

• Heatherslaw Watermill (the only working mill in Northumberland)

• Cragside House• Cheviot Hills• Lindsifarne Island• Berwick Upon Tweed• Etal Village/Etal Castle

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Free timeOur gated grounds are completely private and safe. We take pride in allowing our students to make the Castle their home, and spend free time exploring and having fun

During free time, there are acres of space and lots of equipment for indoor and outdoor sports

Our group leaders will set up games and activities, or lead the way to the secret library, hidden behind a wall panel

In the lounge, we have films and TV, a music system and craft materials

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On offer:

Talent show – when the pupils get to show off ( and sometimes their teacher’s)

Disco – They can ‘bust a few moves’

Grail Hunt – Get to know the Castle grounds whilst working out our puzzles…

Medieval Night – Say no more.

Evening Entertainment

Our Halloween inspired disco

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TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION,PLEASE CALL

0844 800 4278www.ford-castle.co.uk

Find us on Facebook (Ford Castle Adventure)And

Twitter @FordCastleFun