Campsites

Argyll and Bute

Lochgoilhead

A lochside centre in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Shelter Park, Lochgoilhead, with indoor accommodation for 136, camping areas, and water/land activities like kayaking, climbing, and hillwalking.

Avon

Chelwood Campsite

A 30-acre site hidden in the Avon countryside with broad camping fields, woodland edges, and a winding stream perfect for bivouacking.

Bedfordshire

Boyd Scout Campsite & Activity Centre

The Boyd Memorial Campsite & Activity Centre is located on the border of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire in the small village of Henlow. We have around 12 acres of grounds which are made up from about 9 acres of grassland, 2 acres of woodland and the remainder set aside for the various activities that are on offer.

Berkshire

Earleywood Campsite and Scout Centre

Earleywood Scout Activity Centre is a 22-acre woodland site located on the border of Berkshire and Surrey, jointly managed by South Berkshire and Berkshire South East Districts to provide adventurous outdoor activities and indoor accommodation for youth groups.

Buckinghamshire

Paccar Scout Camp

Extensive woodlands sites and two large fields for camping, indoor accommodation, a wide range of activities make it a great place to camp and use as a base to visit local attractions. Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland are close and a short journey to central London takes you to the London Eye, Madame Tussauds and all the famous attractions in one of the world’s great cities.

Cheshire

Dunham Park Scout Camp

Dunham Park Scout Camp is a serene camping facility located within the historic Dunham Massey estate in Cheshire, offering traditional outdoor experiences for Scouts and youth groups under the management of Greater Manchester West County Scouts.

Cumbria

Great Tower

A 250-acre woodland site on Lake Windermere near Newby Bridge, with lodges, tented villages, camping, and activities like kayaking, climbing, and bushcraft.

Dorset

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

Set in the New Forest National Park, this centre offers open camping space, activity sessions, and outdoor learning facilities.

Braggers Wood

A traditional woodland site close to the New Forest and coast, featuring modern facilities and a variety of on-site activities.

Butchers Coppice

A 7½-acre site in north-west Bournemouth with easy access to Poole, Christchurch, and Wimborne.

East Sussex

Broadstone Warren

A 400-acre woodland site in Ashdown Forest near Forest Row, featuring extensive camping areas, activity zones, and residential accommodation for large groups.

Essex

Belchamps Scout Activity Centre

A 28-acre activity centre with open fields, three lodges, and a wide mix of adventurous activities for all ages.

Condovers Scout Camp Site

The site is a 3.5-acre facility situated in West Tilbury and is managed by the Thurrock Scout District. It offers a quiet environment for traditional camping and includes facilities like Havers Lodge—a base for dining and activities—alongside on-site adventurous activities such as an abseiling tower.

Gilwell Park

The home of Scouting! A 109-acre woodland site in Epping Forest near Chingford, offering camping fields, modern lodges, and activities like archery, climbing, and high ropes.

King Edward VIII (Riffhams)

A 4-hectare wooded site beside National Trust land in Little Baddow, just a few miles from Hylands Park.

Prances Scout Campsite & Activity Centre

Located near Wickham Bishops, this site offers large and small camping fields, patrol areas, and residential accommodation.

Skreens Park Activity Centre

Close to Chelmsford, Skreens Park combines modern facilities with a wide choice of adventurous and team-building activities.

Thriftwood

Set in 76 acres near Brentwood, Thriftwood features open and wooded camping areas plus activities like archery, climbing, and shooting.

Fife

Fordell Firs

A 48-acre adventure centre near Dunfermline with woodland camping, dorms for 67, and over 20 activities including archery, climbing, and aerial runways.

Gloucestershire

Cranham Scout Centre

Cranham Scout Centre is a 16-acre site set in a picturesque Cotswold valley in Gloucestershire, offering a mix of wooded camping areas and indoor lodge accommodation alongside adventurous activities like archery and grass sledging.

Woodhouse Park Activity Centre

Managed by Avon County Scouts, the 36-acre site provides a diverse range of adventurous activities including climbing, crate stacking, and archery, alongside multiple indoor accommodation lodges and extensive wooded camping fields.

Greater London

Bounds Green Scout Park

An 8-acre park within the North Circular, easily reached from Bounds Green station and 30 minutes from central London.

Danemead Campsite

A 35-acre ancient woodland site near Broxbourne, perfect for backwoods activities and lightweight camps.

Downe Activity Centre

Downe Activity Centre has been home to outdoor adventure for Scouts since 1929. Generations of young people and leaders have camped, learned, and taken part in activities there. The centre provides a wide range of activities, experienced instructors, and flexible facilities for camps, lodge accommodation, and larger events.

Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre

Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre is a 60-acre woodland site in Greater London, on the border of Surrey, providing a wide range of adventurous activities and traditional camping facilities managed by Croydon Scouts.

Gwynedd

Yr Hafod

A mountain hostel in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park near Bethesda in the Ogwen Valley, sleeping 32 with kitchen, drying room, and direct access to peaks like Tryfan and Y Garn for hillwalking and climbing.

Hampshire

Cranbury Park

Two acres of parkland within the Cranbury Park Estate, open from March to November.

Cricket Campsite

Set in River Hamble Country Park, the site includes woodlands, fields, and clearings across over 400 acres.

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre

A 31-acre site in the New Forest National Park offering camping for hundreds and a large range of outdoor activities.

Harry's Island

A four-acre private site near Burley, ideal for quiet, back-to-basics camping in the New Forest.

Lyons Copse

A versatile site for up to 700 campers with indoor accommodation and varied activities.

Pinsent Campsite

A 6-acre wooded site with individual areas and firepits, perfect for traditional or back-to-basics camping.

Hertfordshire

Lees Wood Scout & Guide Activity Centre

Lees Wood is a peaceful, wooded Scout and Guide activity centre in Hertfordshire offering traditional back-to-basics camping alongside modern indoor accommodation. It features a wide range of outdoor activities, including climbing, archery, and bushcraft, making it a great choice for youth group adventures.

Phasels Wood Activity Centre

90 acres of meadows and woodland, with lots of onsite activities from archery to zorbs. Kayaking available offsite.

Well End Activity Centre

Well End Activity Centre is a compact 9-acre site in Hertfordshire featuring five acres of meadow and four acres of woodland, specifically designed to offer a focused range of outdoor experiences for younger youth groups.

Wymondley Wood Scout And Guide Centre

The Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide centre is a residential and camping centre for organised youth groups. Located between the picturesque villages of Willian and Great Wymondley in North Hertfordshire, the 4-acre site is situated in a 20-acre conservation area consisting of mature woodland, streams, ponds and open grassland.

Kent

Buckmore Park Scout Campsite

Buckmore Park Scout Campsite offers a wide range of options for visits – whether for a single day or residential stays. Buckmore Park also offers a large number of activity options.

Hopehill Campsite

Hopehill Campsite

A peaceful site in North West Kent surrounded by woodland and grassy glades, ideal for camping and outdoor challenges.

Lower Grange Farm

Lower Grange Farm is a 30-acre Scout activity centre in Kent featuring a dedicated climbing barn, historic Kentish barn accommodation, and a wide array of adventurous outdoor activities.

Lancashire

Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite

This 50 acre site is located on the edge of the Pennine Hills, within easy reach of the M62. There are 3 main camping fields and also areas for backwoods and survival activities.

Bibbys Farm

Located within easy reach of the West Pennine Moors, the centre provides access to a huge range of outdoor and indoor activities which are suitable for all ages and abilities. The campsite is split into a number of individual areas and can accommodate up to 1300 campers.

Fylde Scout Activity Centre and Campsite

Fylde Scout Activity Centre is a Scout Activity Centre and campsite between Lytham St Annes and Blackpool. It hosts 3 acres of lush green woodland, an extensive camping field, a state of the art activity barn and a large indoor accommodation building on offer as well as exciting on-site activities to choose from.

Tawd Vale Adventure Centre

Set in the West Lancashire countryside close to the Leeds-Liverpool canal, Tawd Vale boasts a range of campsites and buildings across 80 acres of woodland. They offer opportunities for overnight camps and activities to Scouts, Guides, other youth organisations, schools, colleges and other educational establishments.

Waddecar Scout Activity Centre

Waddecar Scout Activity Centre is a 100-acre site located in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, featuring diverse terrains from riverside pitches to leafy woodland. Managed by West Lancashire Scouts, it offers a wide range of adventurous activities including high ropes, canoeing, and the UK's only museum dedicated to Scouting and Guiding.

Northumberland

Ford Camp Site

Ford Scout Camp is a secluded facility operated by North Northumberland District Scouts, situated on the Ford and Etal Estates since 1970. The site features the modern Davison Building, which includes a large activity hall and fully equipped kitchen, alongside outdoor amenities like a campfire circle and dedicated camping fields.

Oxfordshire

Youlbury

A 42-acre woodland site on Boars Hill near Oxford, offering camping fields, lodges for 86, and activities like climbing, archery, go-karts, and aerial challenges.

Perth and Kinross

Meggernie

A remote 110-acre estate in Glen Lyon near Aberfeldy, offering self-catering lodges for 30, wild camping, and activities like survival skills, gorge walking, and environmental studies.

Somerset

Huish Woods

Huish Woods is a 40-acre mixed woodland activity centre in Somerset that offers a range of adventurous activities and indoor accommodation for Scouts, Guides, and other youth organisations.

Staffordshire

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre is a non-profit facility set in 120 acres of mixed woodland and parkland on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire. It provides a wide range of adventurous outdoor experiences and lots of camping and accommodation space.

Gradbach Scout Camp Site

The campsite is ideally situated for most Peak District activities including climbing, walking and caving and is a much used stopover point for Scout and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, as well as longer troop or patrol camps.

Kibblestone Campsite & Activity Centre

Kibblestone is a massive 98-acre international scout campsite in Staffordshire featuring 180 tree species, extensive gladed camping, and a vast range of adventurous activities including a high ropes course and climbing.

Stirling

Lochearnhead Scout Station

Lochearnhead Scout Station is a unique adventurous activity base set in a converted Victorian railway station that offers mountain and water-based activities for Scouts in the Scottish Highlands.

Surrey

Birchmere

A flexible site suited for everything from small hike camps to week-long events, with easy access to local attractions.

Polyapes Campsite

Covers 30 acres of grassland and woodland on a high ridge, offering classic camping and indoor accommodation.

Swansea

Silver Cross

A 15-acre woodland site with easy transport links and close access to the Gower Peninsula and Brecon Beacons.

West Midlands

Rough Close Scout Campsite & Activity Centre

Rough Close Scout Campsite is a 43-acre woodland and activity centre in the West Midlands, operated by Coventry Scouts, offering a mix of ancient natural woodland, open camping fields, and adventurous activities like climbing and archery.

West Sussex

Furzefield

A welcoming site near Arundel, set in woodland and meadow, run by local volunteers.

Park Wood Scout Campsite

Parkwood Scout Campsite is a 23-acre ancient woodland site in West Sussex managed by Brighton and Hove Scouts, offering secluded camping glades and indoor facilities at the foot of the South Downs.

Yorkshire

Blackhills Scout Campsite

Whether you are seeking a rugged backwoods experience or the comfort of our centrally heated indoor centres, Blackhills offers a complete range of accommodation to suit every group. The 40-acre site is designed to be a haven of fun and adventure for all ages while remaining a protected natural environment. Guests enjoy convenient access to mains water, modern toilet and shower facilities, and dedicated fireplaces on every site,supported by a plentiful local wood supply.

Bradley Wood Activity Centre

Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, Bradley Wood Activity Centre is a spectacular 56-acre woodland campsite operated by the West Yorkshire County Scouts. It offers a diverse range of adventurous onsite activities, indoor accommodations, and team-building programs for Scouts, schools, youth organizations, and corporate groups alike.

Fanwood Activity Centre

Fanwood Activity Centre is a vibrant, volunteer-run campsite nestled in the heart of Gomersal, West Yorkshire, and operated by the Spen Valley Scouts and Guides. Steeped in history as a former 1920s golf course, the site features spacious camping fields, the modern Frank Harris Training Centre, and an indoor bunkhouse that accommodates up to 41 people. It offers a great mix of adventurous onsite activities, including archery, a bouldering wall, low ropes, and an indoor simulated caving system.

Hesley Wood

132 acres of fields and woodland with three lodges and 26 camping pitches set for exploration and adventure.

Scammonden Activity Centre

Scammonden Activity Centre is a renovated 17th-century farmhouse providing self-catering accommodation and outdoor activity space for youth groups. Situated near Huddersfield and Scammonden Reservoir, the centre offers a versatile base for exploring the surrounding countryside and engaging in various outdoor pursuits.

Sconce Campsite

Set on the edge of Baildon moor, Sconce includes a 31 bed residential building, three camping areas, some with open fires, an activities woodland with conservation area and crags and a further simple building with a large hall and kitchen.

Silverwood

ilverwood Scout Camp is a fantastic 10-acre campsite located in Silkstone, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, right on the edge of the scenic Peak District. Steeped in history as a former WWI army training camp, it features a mix of green camping fields surrounded by dense woodland, modern indoor lodge accommodations, and stunning panoramic views of the Pennines.

Whitley Beaumont Scout Camp

Tucked away near Lepton in Huddersfield, Whitley Beaumont Scout Camp is an 11-acre campsite run by the local Scout districts, offering a secluded and highly bio-diverse setting for outdoor youth activities. It features five distinct camping areas, two utility buildings, and a large campfire circle, making it a favorite spot for "back to basics" camping, survival skills, and Duke of Edinburgh award expeditions.

Woolley Edge Scouts Campsite

Overlooking the Pennines beyond with superb views over The Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Emley Moor TV Mast, the site consists of 14 acres (9 woodland and 5 grassland) and is maintained to a high standard by Heavy Woollen Scout District.