The Study Centre This purpose ecologically designed building is powered by wind power and uses passive solar gains and solar panels to provide heat. It has a turf roof and uses sheeps wool for insulating the cavity walls. When not in use this space can be hired by other groups at £70 per day. To book this contact Nichola on 015242 21880 (answerphone checked each day).

[ Study Centre ] [ Study Centre ]

The Community Yurt Adjacent to the study centre is the community yurt (20ft diameter Mongolian circular tent). It is used by volunteers and visitors for accomodation.	[ Community Yurt ]
Occasionally this is let out for use to groups using the Study Centre for additional sleeping or workshop space. This has a small gas cooker and a wood burnig stove. Use of this space is separate to the study centre - extra charges will be incurred if the Centre is used as this is owned by Middle Wood Charitable Trust. The Yurt is privately owned by some of the farm residents.	[ Community Yurt ]

The Camping Barn The Roeburndale camping barn is situated in a secluded meadow on the banks of the River Roeburn, and surrounded by native woodlands. It is a mile walk through the woods and over a swing bridge. It is ideal for walkers, friends get together, study groups, or simply as a quiet retreat. There are two floors each about 30 m2 and a balcony over looking the river. The upstairs has bunk beds for 16 people. Some double and some single beds. Down stairs there are table and chairs, gas cooker and wood burning stove. Plenty of eating utensils are provided. There are simple washing and compost toilet facilities. Outside there is a field and a small fire place.

[ Camping Barn ] [ Swingbridge to Camping Barn ]

"My time here was very special. The beauty and peace of the area made it idyllic and our walk in the wood will be in my mind for a very long time." Hire Rates; Groups with exclusive use Per night £40, Full weekend (Fri, Sat, &Sun) £100 Full week £170. Group size over 16, each extra person £2 per night. Teenage groups under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult or pay a £100 additional deposit. Individuals £4.50 per night (Groups get priority booking). Fire wood is £3.00 per bag extra. The Camping barn is run by Jane McArthur who lives in the farm house at Middle Wood. Your booking is only confirmed when the full fee is received. Cheques made out to Jane McArthur. Backsbottom Farm, Middle Wood, Roeburndale West, Lancaster, LA2 9LL To check availability ring Jane on 08454 585795/015242 22214 Click here for the Booking Form as a PDF file

Camping by the River Occasionally we allow quiet wilderness camping by the river for up to 4 tents. This area has no facilities except a beautiful river surrounded by woodland and herb rich fields.	[ Camping Picture ]
For availability contact Rod or Jane on 08454585795 /015242 22214 Fees; One tent with 2 people per night £5.00 (per week £25.00) Additional adult £2.00 child £1.00. Plus fire wood at £3.00 per bag. A Yurt tent may be hired at £60 per week or part week. Fees payable to Rod Everett, Backsbottom Farm, Middle Wood, Roeburndale West, Lancaster, LA2 9LL.

The Rural Classroom The classroom space was formerly used by the Lancaster steiner school and is located in the farmyard near the car park. The space is available for meetings and has two rooms. Fee: £10 per day. Contact Rod or Jane on 08454585795 /015242 22214.

[ Rural Classroom ]