Plan Your Visit
Planning a visit to Blackland Farm? Whether you’re coming for a school residential, youth group adventure, DofE expedition, camping trip or simply to try something new, we’re here to help you make the most of your time with us. From what to bring and where to stay to getting here, activities, facilities and everything in between, you’ll find all the practical information you need below. And if you’re still not sure, just get in touch - there’s always someone here happy to help.
Safety and Accreditation
Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Blackland Farm. Our procedures, training, recruitment and risk assessments are regularly reviewed and independently assessed, and we hold both an AALA licence and LOtC Quality Badge. These recognised accreditations give schools, EVCs and group leaders confidence that our staff, systems, insurance, qualifications and DBS checks are all up to the standards expected for safe, well-run outdoor education. We’ve also put together a range of useful documents below to help you plan your visit with confidence.
Our Health & Safety Policy sets out how we manage risk, protect our visitors and staff, and maintain safe activities across the work we do.
Our Safeguarding Policy sets out how we protect children, young people and vulnerable people, and how we promote their safety and wellbeing.
Our Centre Activity Policy sets out the standards for delivering activities safely, including training standards, DBS checks, and supervision.
Our AALA licence demonstrates that our adventurous activities meet the recognised standards required for licensed providers.
Our LOtC Quality Badge recognises our commitment to high standards in safety, learning, safeguarding and quality.
Our Adventuremark accreditation recognises that our adventurous activities meet recognised industry standards for quality and safety.
We hold £10 million public liability insurance, providing cover and reassurance for our visitors, groups and partners.
Our Generic Site Risk Assessment provides an overview of the key risks onsite and the control measures we have in place to keep visitors safe.
We’re working through the requirements of Martyn's Law; our policy and supporting information will be available here soon.
Specific risk assessments
Need a little more detail for your planning? Alongside our generic site risk assessment, we’ve provided specific risk assessments covering individual activities, areas and facilities across Blackland Farm. These documents give you a clearer picture of the risks considered and the control measures we have in place.
Our Centre Activity Risk Assessment outlines the key risks and control measures associated with delivering activities at Blackland Farm.
Our Land Activity Risk Assessments cover the additional risks and control measures associated with our land-based activities.
Our Roped Activity Risk Assessments cover the additional risks and control measures associated with our roped-based activities.
Our Water Activity Risk Assessments cover the additional risks and control measures associated with our water-based activities.
Our Campsite Risk Assessment outlines the key risks and control measures across our camping areas.
Our Lodge Risk Assessments cover the key risks and control measures associated with staying in our self-catering accommodation.
Our Lodge Fire Risk Assessments outline the key fire risks and control measures within our self-catering lodges.
Our DofE Risk Assessments cover the key risks and control measures associated with DofE activities and expeditions.
Our Catering Risk Assessment outlines the key risks and control measures associated with our food preparation and service.
Kit Lists, Room Plans and Useful Resources
We know that a great visit starts with good planning. Whether you’re wondering what to pack, working out who’s sleeping where or getting your group organised before you arrive, we’ve put together a range of useful resources to make things as easy as possible. From kit lists and room plans to maps, information sheets and other handy documents, you’ll find everything you need below to help you get prepared and make the most of your time at Blackland Farm.
Find everything you need to know about what to bring, from essential kit to useful extras, so your group arrives prepared and ready for adventure.
Find our floor plans here to help you get familiar with the accommodation, plan room allocations and organise your group before you arrive.
Our full Activity A–Z, including age and group requirements to help you quickly see what’s suitable for your group.
Explore our site map to get your bearings before you arrive and see how everything fits together across Blackland Farm.
Detailed maps of our individual campsites and fields, helping you choose the right location and plan your pitch.
A simple guide to help group leaders stay organised before, during and after their visit, with key things to consider at each stage.
Still got questions?
No problem! We’re always happy to chat, answer questions and help you work through the details.