Our friendly coach driver, tour guide drove us on the winding roads towards the hills within which sits Cragside.  Exploring the grounds first, Cannon found a place to relax - pretending it was summer in the deck chairs - whilst surrounded by exotic shrubbery before discovering the engineered Iron Bridge.  Chatsworth meanwhile were the ones invited into the house.  The drawing room with the first electric lights and home cooked scones in the Victorian kitchen, welcomed the children back in time over 150 years.  Experiments with hydro-electricity entertained the children as they pumped water to make the lights shine bright.  Maybe attaching the mechanisms to their phones might make them appreciate them more when they get home?

The day finished with games night and all played happily together, affirming their unbreakable bonds of Bamburgh friendship. 

 

Day 4 - After three action-packed days, Year 5 finally made their way up to the iconic Bamburgh Castle. The children were buzzing with excitement as they approached and couldn't wait to burst through the castle doors - even the gale force winds couldn't hold them back! Once inside we listened to enthralling tales, myths and legends that have been passed down through the generations. Mrs Cliff put the tour guides to shame with her extensive knowledge - even members of the public stopped to listen to the ancient stories and legends.