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Outdoor Activity Centre North East England

School Residential Trips Accredited by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC), Ford Castle is a real medieval castle in Northumberland, right on the Scottish border and steeped in history. Dating back to the 13th century, Ford has seen battles and has even housed royalty. Now, as part of the Château Beaumont Group, we are a unique learning facility with huge private grounds, friendly staff and exciting activities. As well as offering a variety of onsite and offsite activities like High Ropes, Archery, Castle Olympics and Canoeing. Ford Castle is also a great base for excursions to local visitor attractions like Holy Island, Bamburgh and Seahouses. It is a fascinating building with many a secret to uncover; our visitors are invited to explore and bring the castle to life. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to design an itinerary to cover everything you want to do. Ford Castle outdoor activity centre is a magical venue for a residential visit, and we aim to deliver an unforgettable trip for your pupils!! If you're looking for an enriching outdoor residential centre with loads of character, look no further. Have a unique trip planned especially for you. Call us today!

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19th May 2023

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23rd May 2022

Improvements required in the setting up and running of this establishment. Timings could be better,, some lost time due to too much hanging about or not enough time and activities rushed. I would also prefer to see more staff on certain activities, abseiling should have 2 staff, not 1.

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11th Feb 2020

A fantastic place with a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. The instructors are very good with the children and encourage them to face their fears.

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7th Nov 2019

An excellent, well-run residential which the children, and staff, really enjoyed.

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21st Oct 2019

Ford Castle was an excellent experience for our pupils. All staff created a positive experience for our pupils. The castle was clean and the food good. A range of instructors helped our pupils to achieve the best that they could in a range of interesting and appropriate activities.

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27th Sep 2019

A very good trip where staff organised all events, kept great time, engaged with humour and compassion and ensured that the children were safe at all times. 12 activities ensured that children were always busy and they even ran night time activities (a scavenger hunt and a disco). Facilities for activities were great and hygiene was adequate with so many washrooms. There was however a mushroom growing in one of the rooms so children were moved (staff were informed). I would definitely recommend going there again next year although it does not really link with the history/Geography topic of Vikings.

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15th Sep 2019

Excellent place to visit. Well organised and safety always a priority.

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4th Jun 2019

A superb residential that provided adventurous challenge as well as historical and geographical learning.

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22nd Mar 2018

Fantasic experience had by all { tenth visit to Ford Castle}

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