Visit lesser-known heritage sites around our Border Lands. Medieval dwellings fortified against attack from Scottish raiders and the infamous Reivers; wild moorland scenery; wooded river valleys with a forgotten industrial past. Indoor and outdoor venues, some off-road walks, so dress for weather, walking and full-day minibus excursions. Sorry, no dogs.

Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections www.highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart)

Residential: £410 Non-residential: £300 (incl. field trips and lunches out)