Description
Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre is predominantly a centre which offer pupils the opportunity of residential visits to enrich and enhance the school curriculum and contribute to learning outside the classroom, however is an excellent base for large families or groups wanting to explore The stunning Peak District.
Hagg Farm centre is a comfortable high quality residential base for up to 44 people in the main centre and up to 16 people in the John Hunt Base(wheelchair friendly) Available separately or together.
The centre stands in its own grounds surrounded by forest and moor land. Facilities in the main centre include bunk rooms of 2 - 8 people, fully equipped kitchen, large group/dining room, TV/DVD/video, payphone and fax, group PCs, classroom, library and drying room.
The John Hunt Base is a separate annexe in the courtyard of the main base. It offers very pleasant accommodation for up to 16, and has a lounge with open fire, equipped kitchen, TV/video, payphone and drying room. Every group has sole use of each centre. The centre is flexible to each groups needs and is a very well established outdoor activity centre for schools. It is ideal for a whole range of uses however for both young people and adults. Hagg Farm holds an AALA licence for a range of adventurous activities, and outdoor leadership can be arranged for groups/individuals.
Situated in Derbyshire at the heart of the Peak District National Park, the centre is housed in a converted 19th Century hill farm. Walks from the door lead onto the high moors of Kinder and Bleaklow and around Ladybower reservoir and dams.
The centre is close to many famous rock climbing ventures such as Stanage Edge, and to the classic caves of the area such as Giants Hole and Peak Cavern. Many sites of historic and environmental interest are within easy reach such as Chatsworth House, Eyam and Buxton, yet Sheffield is only 20 minutes drive away.
The grounds include two car parks, a field and wildlife garden, climbing tower and access to surrounding woodlands including several orienteering and problem solving activities. Hagg Farm is a registered provider of national awards in mountain walking, climbing orienteering and first aid, and offers skills courses in all of these and caving.
Group Activities & Facilities On-Site or Locally:
Abseiling, Ballooning, Caving, Fishing - Fly, Fossil Hunting, Gliding, Golf Courses, Gorge Walking, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Paint Balling, Pony Trekking, Team Building.
Group Accommodation Details:
Catering: Self or fully catered
Kitchen: Fully equipped in both bases
Dining Room: In both bases
Sitting Room: In both bases
TV and Music Facilities: Yes
Heating/Open Fires: Central and open/wood burner
Bedrooms: 2-8 person bunk (adult size) rooms
Linen: Included for Centre bookings, available by prior arrangement for John Hunt Base
Bathrooms: Showers in both bases
Disabled Facilities: Yes
Children's Facilities: No cots available
Outdoor Facilities: Large field for BBQ/games/woodland for orienteering and problem solving, climbing tower. Adventure sessions available at extra cost
Swimming Pool: No
Parking: Ample parking
Telecom Facilities: Payphone
Smoking: No smoking in any buildings or in the grounds. Must leave site to smoke.
Pets: No
Games Room: In main centre
Large Group Property Location:
Situated in Derbyshire at the heart of the Peak District National Park
Nearest Town: Sheffield 12 miles
Nearest Shop: Bamford 3 miles
Nearest Pub/Eatery: Snake Inn 2 miles
Nearest Airport: Manchester 25 miles
Nearest Train Station: Bamford 3 miles
Nearest Bus: Bamford 3 miles
The surrounding areas provide a wealth of opportunities to enrich the school based curriculum and the centre maintains a wide range of specifically designed materials for Key Stages 3 and 4, AS/A level and GCSE work. Many environmental issues can be looked at including moorland and freshwater ecology, tourism and land use, geological studies and practical conservation. Hagg Farm also offers outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, caving, orienteering, problem solving activities, expeditions and a variety of conservation activities. The centre was extended and made more accessible in 2004 following a successful Big Lottery bid.
• Staffed by experienced teachers, highly qualified in outdoor and environmental education.
• Training provided for new leaders of visits. Centre staff will assist you in school with planning.
• No outdoor activity qualifications required by visiting teachers.
• Individually tailored programme for each school's needs.
• Excellent resources to support curriculum work, especially in science, geography and PSHE.
• Aimed at pupils of all abilities.
• Nottinghamshire schools' visits are subsidised by the LA with remission of fees for pupils eligible for free school meals.
• All risk assessments/operational procedures meet LA and DCFS guidelines.
• Licensed by the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority.
• John Hunt Base (16 beds) bookable separately or with main centre.
• Sole use of the centre.
Available all year round for week/weekend bookings. Please phone 01433 651594 for current availability.
Hagg Farm from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012
£19 per person per night with a minimum charge for 30 people = £570 per night
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