📌 Ford, Northumberland
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Until the 1950s, Hay Farm was an important hub for this part of Northumberland, providing both horse- and steam-power for the surrounding Ford and Etal estate. Nowadays it cares for (and breeds) endangered Clydesdale horses – a large Scottish breed originating from the region around the River Clyde in Lanarkshire. Other highlights include lop-eared pigs, ducks, a large collection of old farming machinery and high-season, horse-drawn carriage rides. And last but not least, the locally-made pork pies, jams and baked goods!
🌍 Location
📌 By minor road 0.5 mi north of Ford
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 942382
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.637892,-2.092777
🚌 Infrequent bus to Ford (0.5 mi via public footpath)
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Tuesday to Sunday (plus Bank Holidays), March to December
🎫 £7.50 adult / free for children – extra fee for carriage rides
