Ford & Etal is one of rural Northumberland’s best kept secrets.
It was home to the Joicey family for over 100 years. A working estate it has fascinating heritage attractions, tempting places to eat, drink and shop and beautiful countryside to explore.
Lying in the valley of the River Till, the Estates are just a few miles inland from Holy Island and Bamburgh. Close to the Scottish border this green and pleasant land is dotted with castles and battlefields, highlighting long centuries of conflict. Today life is still ruled by the seasons as it is farmed and managed much as it has always been.
Among the many things to do you can ride a steam train, stroke a heavy horse, learn how the power of water is harnessed to produce flour, or discover a Victorian schoolroom with walls covered in huge Pre-Raphaelite paintings. With a schedule of events throughout the year, there’s always something new to see and do at Ford & Etal Estates.
