Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre - Bamford

An excellent base for families or groups wanting to explore the stunning Peak District or experience Adventure Activities. Hagg Farm OEC is ideal for a whole range of uses for both young people and adults.

• Walks from the door lead onto the high moors of Kinder and Bleaklow and around Ladybower reservoir and dams
• Mountain Biking – some of the best routes in the country are easily accessible from the centre
• Climbing – famous sites nearby include Stanage, Curbar and Millstone Edge
• Caving – Giants Hole and Peak Cavern are amongst many caves in the area
• Historic sites such as Chatsworth House, Eyam and Buxton are a short drive away

Adventurous Activities

Hagg Farm is licensed by AALA to deliver adventurous activities such as

• climbing
• caving
• abseiling
• canoeing
• gorge walking
• rock hopping

Activities on site include a climbing tower, indoor climbing wall, boulder, Jacobs ladder, zip wire, orienteering courses and problem solving

Individual programmes can be developed to meet curriculum requirements or to suit the needs of friends/family groups. Our team of experienced and qualified instructors are available to lead these activities at an additional cost.

Hagg Farm is a registered provider of national awards in mountain walking, climbing, caving and first aid and runs a number of these events throughout the year.

Group Accommodation

Hagg Farm offers comfortable high quality accommodation for up to 62 people in two separate units, one sleeping 44 the second sleeping 18. The accommodation units are available separately, with each group having sole use of their centre, or as one booking for larger groups. Self-catering and fully catered options are available.

Hagg Farm is the largest centre and has 8 bedrooms/dorms sleeping between 2-8 people. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, large group dining room, comfortable reception room, TV/Blue-ray, wi-fi, payphone, group PCs, games room, classroom and drying room and recently re-furbished facilities.  There is a disabled toilet and shower and disabled person lift allowing access to the second floor.

The John Hunt Base, a separate annex within the grounds, provides accommodation for up to 18 people in 4 rooms sleeping 2-8. It has a lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen, TV/DVD, and payphone. Recently re-furbished facilities include disabled toilet and shower.

The grounds include car park, a field with climbing boulder and a wildlife garden, with access to surrounding woodlands and public footpaths/bridleways.

Available all year round for week and weekend bookings, please ring 01433 651594 for current availability.

Tarriff 1 Apr 18 to 31 Mar 19

Usually there is a minimum booking period of 2 nights

Hagg Farm £23.00 per person per night with a minimum charge for 25 people = £575 per night, includes bedding, self-catering.

John Hunt Base £289 per night, includes bedding, self-catering

Instructional Support £140 – £155 per day for a group of up to 12 people

Hire of boots and equipment £5 pppd

Catering options are available at extra cost, please ask for details.