Barford Lakes Corporate Packages

With 2 million people buying a rod license each year us anglers get everywhere! Once you start asking you'll be surprised how many people enjoy fishing. Maybe you already know the benefits of angling and want to share that with your customers/colleagues. Or perhaps you just want to add a good days fishing with some good company, good food and the odd drink in country surroundings. Fishing can be relaxing, therapeutic and exhilarating – all in one session! We can organize a variety of packages matching your needs depending on budget and angling experience. We can accommodate Corporate Hospitality and Business Team Building sessions for between 10–25 anglers on any of our sites and for larger groups (up to 70) we have Railway and Willow Lakes at Thuxton (10 minutes from Barford Lakes).

Team Matches – inter company/factory

In total we have 197 match pegs over 5 different lakes – we can cater for inter-factory or multi branch company matches for 150 anglers. These can be organized on your behalf for a fee (POA). A range of trophies and medals can also be provided. We can organize the whole event from arrival to finish. Many companies will have match anglers amongst their employees and this is a great way of team building on a competitive level.

Whether for your customers or workforce we can offer;

Leisure days as an introduction to angling

For non-anglers (or those who have only been a few times) we have a variety of lakes ideal for beginners to angling. Starting by introducing them to small fish, moving on to slightly bigger specimens later in the day. Tuition throughout the day given by a qualified angling coach. For groups of 10 anglers (open to smaller groups for a set price of £300).

Tuition, Bait, peg fee and sandwiches for lunch = £30 per angler

Free Additions if required:

Breakfast, Packed lunch and evening meal at local pub is an extra £20 person

Match Days - 5 hour matches with keepnets (individual, pairs or team challenge events)

Our standard options are shown below which can be altered but are based on a minimum of 10 people. If you would like to make an enquiry please click here to download a Word Document with these options listed, follow the instructions, email it back to us and we will get back to you promptly, or failing that please give Sarah a call on 01603 759324.

Below are some optional "add ons" which can be provided at an additional cost on request.

These include:

Bronze PackageBronze Package

Peg Fee only - £7.00 per person. Meet and greet at the venue for the draw, if available our Shop Manager can give your guests a quick chat on the recent winning baits and methods.

Most of our venues have a portakabin and portable toilet facilities but at the main site at Barford there is also;

Silver PackageSilver Package 1

Breakfast and Peg Fee - £14.00 per person. Breakfast at the local pub is included in our silver package. Meet at the pub prior to traveling to Barford Lakes (less than 2 minutes by car) and start the day in style with a range of high quality breakfast options available to suit any taste.

Silver Package 2Silver Package 2

Peg fee and Bacon rolls and tea & coffee on arrival or halfway through the match delivered to your guests peg.- £15.00 per person.

Gold PackageGold Package

Angling Tuition, Peg fee and bait - £30.00 per person - To ensure your guests have the best day possible our Gold Package includes tuition from our qualified angling coach. In the morning you will start with a talk at the venue (or pub depending on package) on angling techniques and methods for the day (handouts provided). This is an opportunity to assess angling skills and for your guests to ask any angling related questions. A brief chat on Health and Safety is also included. The group will then begin a five hour fishing session or match. Daniel will be with you for the whole day and will continue his tuition or guidance throughout the fishing session to ensure that all your guests have a brilliant and productive angling day.

Platinum PackagePlatinum Package

Breakfast & Evening Meal, Angling Tuition, Peg Fee and all bait - £50.00 per angler. The platinum package is a full days experience hosted by our qualified angling coach with breakfast and set evening meal at the local pub (packed lunch available on request). In the morning you will start with a talk at the pub on angling techniques and methods for the day (handouts provided). This is an opportunity to assess angling skills and for your guests to ask any angling related questions. A brief chat on Health and Safety is also included. Each guest will receive an 'angling goodie bag' with assorted angling accessories.

The group will then begin a five hour fishing session or match. Daniel will be with you for the whole day and will continue his tuition or guidance throughout the fishing session to ensure that all your guests have a brilliant and productive angling day.

As well as being a leading local match angler, our Tackle shop manager, Daniel Brydon, is a qualified Professional Anglers Association coach. As part of the platinum package, Daniel will work will your guests to ensure they get the most out of the days experience. Prizes can also be arranged at a discounted rate.

All Inclusive VIP PackageAll Inclusive VIP Package - £2,000

Package for up to 20 anglers – includes Full English Breakfast with glass of champagne, packed lunch and evening meal. As with the other packages this will include a five hour match with an angling coach for the day but with varied tackle prizes for all your guests – varied priced prizes to £500 including 10% discount. Handouts will be provided and a chat on tactics and latest methods will be discussed after breakfast at the pub which will be an opportunity to assess angling skills and for your guests to ask any angling related questions. A brief chat on Health and Safety is also included. Each guest will receive an ‘angling goodie bag’ with assorted angling accessories to help them through the day. We can lend out angling kits on request for non-anglers (we would peg any non-anglers close to each other and give additional tuition throughout the match).

The group will then begin a five hour fishing session or match. Daniel will be with you for the whole day and will continue his tuition or guidance throughout the fishing session to ensure that all your guests have a brilliant and productive angling day. As well as being a leading local match angler, our Tackle shop manager, Daniel Brydon, is a qualified Professional Anglers Association coach. As part of the platinum package, Daniel will work will your guests to ensure they get the most out of the days experience.

Throughout the day Sarah will also be on hand to help out anglers and to take photos documenting the day including a group shot in the morning - a copy of which will be presented to each guest at dinner along with their CD of the day which will include action and catch shots.

Add on - trophies, hiring of room for guests to change.

Why not make a weekend of it?

You can have either two days of fishing or we can also organize additional non-angling days. These can be used as team building or could be incorporated with any team events on the fishing side.

Additional Day and Evening Activities

If your guests require an overnight stay there are several accommodation options to suit needs, budget and size of groups. We can also arrange the following activities for a small booking fee.

Please note: if guests do not have an Environment Agency Rod License they will need to buy one at an additional cost (they are available from our tackle shop). In 2007 a day license cost £3.25. All corporate bookings are taken for a minimum of 10 people and deposits are required in advance. All prices are subject to VAT.