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ACTION PACKED! Escape to the country and discover all the fun to be had at this rural retreat – with something to keep everyone entertained HORSLEY HALE FARM
orsley Hale Farm has played host to many a happy glamper in its time. Boasting wide-open paddocks, woodland areas, a
Early bird tickets for Fresh’s Immerse are available until the end of this year: freshandwell.co.uk/ immerse-2023
lake and its very own secret garden – from which you can observe spectacular sunsets – the farm’s versatile six-acre site also lends itself to a range of alfresco activities. Experience everything from bushcraft to wellbeing retreats, sprawling summer parties and raves for fitness fanatics. “The site is incredibly flexible, with lots of different spaces that can be tailored to your needs,” says Stuart Hatton, owner of Horsley Hale Farm. “There’s scope for huge events, like festival-themed company parties where you can take people on a journey through different areas – with surprises around every corner.” Cambridgeshire’s iconic Fens, the site is the perfect location for events aimed at getting children into nature. “Over the summer, we ran forest school sessions for kids aged five to 11, with a company based in Ely called Active Play Education, who introduced children to a range of activities, such as pond dipping, mud kitchens, den building and campfire bread-making,” says Stuart. “We’re also hoping to work with charities, to make sure these sessions are accessible to children who don’t have as many opportunities to get out into the fresh air.” CALL OF THE WILD Surrounded by trees in the heart of PANT AND RAVE The end of summer saw over 100 people gather at Horsley Hale Farm for a mass
A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION This idyllic setting has something for everyone, from fitness sessions and wellness retreats to adventure sports and family fun
site and didn’t want to go home at the end of the event!” FULL IMMERSION Next June, Horsley Hale Farm will also be the home of a pioneering wellness retreat called Immerse, run by award-winning fitness studio Fresh. Over 15 classes will be on offer – including lakeside yoga, meditation and pilates – and all guests will be catered for by plant-based chef and nutritionist Melanie Hanspall of Love Nutrition Cambridge. “We want to educate people to take better care of their bodies and understand the benefits of looking after their health and wellbeing,” says Sara Ford, co-founder of Fresh. “Horsley Hale Farm is a beautiful setting for the retreat, and even though it’s not miles away from Cambridge or Ely, it will feel like a sanctuary.” As the holiday season approaches, Horsley Hale Farm is also welcoming bookings for Christmas parties, with the option of a smaller do in its on-site bar or a larger affair in a heated tent or marquee. Find out more at horsleyhalefarm.co.uk , and get in touch to organise your event: info@ horsleyhalefarm.co.uk | 01353 361470
workout led by 175 Fitness, which combines high-intensity body weight training with drum and bass music in each of its classes – ensuring both hearts and speakers are pounding at 175 beats per minute. “We kept it as a secret location until a week before the event – sort of like the old 90s raves where you wouldn’t know where you were going until the very last minute,” says James Honey, fitness instructor and founder of 175 Fitness. “It was the perfect setting for us because we had plenty of room and could build a big stage at one end of the field for our live DJ performers. Everyone absolutely loved the
With plans for a post-workout party already in the works, 175 Fitness will be back next year. Follow @175fitness on socials to stay in the loop!
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