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School Camping Weekend I 12-13 July

    Next year we’re heading to Macs Farm! Aldrington families are coming together for a fun weekend away with your family and our lovely school community.

    Event details

    Date: 12-13 July
    Cost: £120 per pitch. This includes four people per pitch for the two nights. For additional people there is a cost of £27.50 per person.

    The cost also includes parking and a bag of firewood/matches for your fire pit!

    Tents can be set up the Thursday evening from 4-7pm and campers can arrived on Friday from 12pm.

    Booking details

    Pitches at Mac’s Farm go on sale on 15 January at 10am click here. Please note we have not pre-booked the fields, this is a public sale date so get in quick to not miss out!

    There are three fields available for the weekend: Barn Owl, Little Owl and Tawny Owl. It’s worth discussing with friends/year group which you would prefer ahead of time. Whichever field you choose, you’ll have a great time as they’re easy to walk between and there are some great communal spaces.

    What food/drinks are available?

    Aside from bringing your own food to cook on a camping stove, check out what’s available, including at: The Nest Box and Mac Shack

    Friday:
    The Mac Shack: Crepes, toasted sandwiches & fries 5-9pm
    Food truck TBC
    Bar: The Nest Box 5-10pm

    Saturday:
    The Mac Shack: Breakfast sandwiches 8:30-11:30pm, toasted sandwiches/crepes/fries 12-4,5-9pm
    Food truck TBC
    Bar: The Nest Box 8:30am-10pm

    Sunday:
    The Mac Shack: Breakfast sandwiches 8:30-11:30pm, toasted sandwiches/crepes/fries 12-4
    Bar: The Nest Box 8:30-4pm

    Activities

    These activities are available all weekend and do not need to be pre-booked. Please go to The Nest Box to pay.

    • Meet & feed the chickens: £2 per bag of feed (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
    • Farm Trail (question sheet that takes you on a walk around the farm): £2 per person
    • Wild Woods play area: free of charge (open until dusk)

    Can I glamp?

    Yes, either bring your own tent, or book a Bell tent using this link. More info to follow.

    If you have any further questions please email parentsofaldrington@gmail.com

    Hope to see many of you there and fingers crossed for the sunshine!