FORD CASTLE ADVENTURE 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 its thousands of Puffins, theres something for
everyone!
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Safety First Safety 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 Activities Our 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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Whats on offer? Our on site and off site activities include:
Zip wire High Ropes Archery Fencing Nightline Canoeing Team Games
Assault Course Low Ropes Knights 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 students 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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Food Food 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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Excursions We 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 time Our 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 teachers) 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 01388 529 548
www.ford-castle.co.uk Find us on Facebook (Ford Castle Adventure)
And Twitter @FordCastleFun