Castles · North East England
Ford Castle Residential Centre
In or near Milfield.
Ford Castle Residential Centre — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ford Castle Residential Centre is a school heritage located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Lady Waterford Hall is a Victorian schoolroom featuring a remarkable collection of Pre-Raphaelite murals. Originally commissioned by Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford, the hall showcases the artistic achievements and community life of the village. It also serves as a venue for local events and private functions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ford Castle Residential Centre is located in central Scotland. It serves as an educational and outdoor activity centre, providing facilities for various group activities. The centre is housed within a historical castle, offering a unique setting for visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6314, -2.0903
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD15 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66139375 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford Castle Residential Centre?
- Ford Castle Residential Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2PX), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Ford Castle Residential Centre?
- Ford Castle Residential Centre — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ford Castle Residential Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2PX.
- Is Ford Castle Residential Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Ford Castle Residential Centre is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Ford Castle Residential Centre charge admission?
- Ford Castle Residential Centre typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ford Castle Residential Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2PX.