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Risden Park Scout Campsite
Address: Off Parsloe Road, (Through Markwell Wood) Harlow, Essex,
Map reference 167/438066 Telephone 01279 418181
Camp Warden Ray Golding 202 Brockles Mead Harlow CM19 4PZ 01279 300334
Booking Secretary Nick Langman 93 Elmbridge, Harlow, Essex. CM17 0JU. Phone
01279-830181
Facilities:
Hall
Toilets (with disabled facilities) - Yes
Waste Disposal -No
Altar Fires -Yes
Washing Facilities -Yes
Kitchen/Cooking Area -Yes
Water Supply -Yes
Public Telephone -Yes
Providore -No
Showers -Yes
Car Park -Yes
Campfire Circle -Yes
Hot Water -Yes
Pioneering Poles -Yes
Bivouacking Area - Yes
Cooking Utensil Washing Area -- No
Freezer/Fridge -Yes
Chapel -No
Laundry -No
On Site Activities/Local Activies/Attractions
Abseiling - Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Archery - Available booking required with Warden
Assault Course - Town Park
Climbing Wall - Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Games Equipment - No
Shooting - Available booking required with Warden
Bowling - In Town Centre
Canoeing - Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Fishing - River Stort
Harlow Museum & Cycle Museum
Orienteering - Town Park.
Sailing - Broxbourne Sailing Club
Snooker Hall - In Town Centre
Sports Centre- In Town Centre
Swimming - Town Pool and Various School Pools available.
Belchamps Scout Centre
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Belchamps Scout Centre
Holyoak Lane
Hawkwell
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4JD
Tel: 01702205081
Fax: 01702205081
Email: warden@belchamps.co.uk
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.belchamps.co.uk
OS Map Ref: TQ 843 915
Warden/Contact Address
John Bacon
Belchamps Scout Centre
Holyoak Lane
Hawkwell, Hockley
Essex
Site Description: Pasture and Woodland
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore Yes
Showers Yes Security No Mail Box Yes
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry Yes
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Air rifles
Archery
Assault course
Badge making
Climbing wall
Gatt guns
Orienteering
Parachute game
Pioneering
Quiz
Wood fires
Abseiling
Pedal Go Karts
Boat trips
Colchester Zoo and Wildlife Park.
H M Coastguard Station
Kids Kingdom
Maldon Thames Barge Centre
Never Never Land
Old Leigh Fishing village
Priory Park Museum
Sea Life Centre
Southend Pier and Museum
Southend Planetarium
Southend-on-Sea
Thorndon Countryside Centre
Tilbury Fort and Docks
Adventure Island
Clements Hall Sports Centre and Swimming Pool
Wat Tyler Country Park
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: All Year
Maximum Number of Campers: 1000
Price Range: £1.75 to £2.50
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps Yes
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; No
Building Available: All Year
Number of Buildings: 5
Maximum Number of Residents: 100
Price Range: More than £4.00
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 90
Fuel Type Gas
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Hockley
Coach Station Southend
Airport Stansted
Sea/River Port Harwich
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Southend Tel: 01702215120 http://www.southend.gov.uk/
Additional Notes:
The Providore, Sweet and Souvenir Shop is open daily during the school holidays
and at weekends.Campfire is held every Thursday and Saturday during the summer
holidays, and most Saturdays from May to September.Scout / Guide's Owns are
held on most Sundays from May to SeptemberDuring the summer weeks:Leaders
should arrange to arrive from 2.15pm. On the day of departure all sites should
be inspected and cleared by midday.
The data for this record was last updated on 13-Jan-2003
Cherrywood Camp Site
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Cherrywood Camp Site
Arterial Road
Purfleet
Essex
RM19 1TS
Tel: 01708860394
Fax:
Email:
Sites Own Web Address:
OS Map Ref: TQ 562 788
Warden/Contact Address
T.B. Wheatley
Brendown
Sandown Road, Orsett
Grays
Essex
RM16 3DD
Tel: 01375891445
Site Description: 10 acres, 5 woodland and 5 meadow
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore No
Showers Yes Security No Mail Box Yes
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area Yes
Cooking Utensil Washing Area Yes Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel No
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Backwoodsman
Orienteering
canoeing
Hiking
Water Activity Centre
Lakeside Shopping
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: All Year
Maximum Number of Campers: 350
Price Range: ?1.50 to ?2.00
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps No
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: All Year
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents: 14
Price Range: ?2.00 to ?3.00
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 14
Fuel Type
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Purfleet
Coach Station Lakeside
Airport Siuthend
Sea/River Port Tilbury
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Tel: 01708863733
Additional Notes:
The data for this record was last updated on 6/11/2000
Hargreaves Scout Camp
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Hargreaves Scout Camp
Hainault Road
Little Heath
Romford
Essex
RM6 5SR
Tel: 01815900962
Fax:
Email: hargreavescamp@hotmail.com
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.hargreavescamp.com
OS Map Ref: TQ 468 895
Warden/Contact Address
Paul Southcott
Hainault Road
Little Heath
Romford
Essex
RM6 5SR
Site Description: Fields in woodland 13.2 acres
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore Yes
Showers Yes Security Yes Mail Box No
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area Yes Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Abseiling
Archery
Climbing Wall
Orienteering
Canoeing
Fishing
Ice Skating
Millennium Dome
Orienteering
Quasar
Sailing
Sports Centre
Swimming
Ten Pin Bowling
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: All Year
Maximum Number of Campers: 2000
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps Yes
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: All Year
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents: 36
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 36
Fuel Type Gas
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over No
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Goodmaynes or Newbury Park
Coach Station
Airport Stansted
Sea/River Port
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access No
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access No
Indoor Accommodation Access No
Activities Access No
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office:
Additional Notes:
Warden on site after 6pm and weekends, nearest campsite to Millennium Dome
The data for this record was last updated on 30-May-2004
Kingston Ridge
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Kingston Ridge
Lee Chapel Lane
Langdon Hills
Basildon
Essex
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Sites Own Web Address:
OS Map Ref: TQ 680 874
Warden/Contact Address
Terry Manning
44 Kiln Shaw
Langdon Hills
Basildon
Essex
SS16 6LE
Site Description: Basildon & District owned site. A secluded and partly
wooded site amid a nature reserve
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Facilities
Toilets No Waste Disposal No Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities No Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone No Providore No
Showers No Security No Mail Box No
Hot Shower No Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water No Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area Yes
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge No Chapel Yes
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Assault Course
Pioneering
Shooting
Basildon Town Centre
Swimming
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: All Year
Maximum Number of Campers: 200
Price Range: £1.50 to £2.00
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps No
Suitable for District Camps No
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available:
Number of Buildings:
Maximum Number of Residents:
Price Range:
Deposit Required No
Beds Provided
Fuel Type
Kitchen/Cooking Area No
Cooking/Eating Utensils No
Building Heated No
Tables/Chairs No
Suitable for Pack Holidays No
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over No
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Laindon
Coach Station Basildon
Airport Southend
Sea/River Port Tilbury
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access No
Indoor Accommodation Access No
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office:
Additional Notes:
The data for this record was last updated on 27-May-2001
Michael Mallison Scout Centre
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Michael Mallison Scout Centre
The Charter Road
Woodford Green
Essex
IG8 9RE
Tel: 02085040153
Fax:
Email: sparksrs@eggconnect.net
Sites Own Web Address:
OS Map Ref: TQ 393 918
Warden/Contact Address
Ray Sparks
24 Nightingale Avenue
Highams Park
London
London
E4 9RG
Site Description: Grassland adjacent to woodland, on edge of Epping Forest
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires No
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal No Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone No Providore No
Showers Yes Security No Mail Box No
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles No Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel No
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Canoeing
Climbing Wall
London
Cinemas
Expeditions
Fishing
Gilwell Park
Ice Skating
Orienteering
Sports Centre
Swimming
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: All Year
Maximum Number of Campers: 150
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps No
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: All Year
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents: 36
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 36
Fuel Type Gas/Electric
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Highams Park
Coach Station Victoria, London
Airport Stanstead
Sea/River Port
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: The Libray, Castle Avenue, Highams Park, London
E4
Additional Notes:
Not manned fulltime, building alarmed when not in use, Doctor/Hospital within
10-15 mins,Supermarket and other shops nearby, Station winthin walking distance,
Trains to London (Liverpool St)
The data for this record was last updated on 02-Apr-2001
Prances Scout Campsite
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Prances Scout Campsite
Great Totham Road
Wickham Bishops
Witham
Essex
CM8 3NP
Tel: 01621892876
Fax: 01621892876
Email: prances@eastessex-scouts.org.uk
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.eastessex-scouts.org.uk
OS Map Ref: TQ 848 121
Warden/Contact Address
Resident Warden: Mr D Cousins
Prances Cottage
Wickham Bishop's
Witham
Essex
CM8 3NP
Site Description: Woodland and camping field
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore No
Showers Yes Security Yes Mail Box Yes
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Abseiling
Archery
Assault Course
Climbing Wall
Games Equipment
Playchute with games book
Shooting
Suction Cross Bows
Boat Trips
Bowling
Canoeing
Fishing
Horse Riding
Ice Skating
MegaZone
Orienteering
Roller Blading
Sailing
Snooker Hall
Sports Centre
Swimming
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: All Year
Maximum Number of Campers: 150
Price Range: £1.50 to £2.00
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps No
Suitable for District Camps No
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: All Year
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents: 30
Price Range: More than £4.00
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 0
Fuel Type Electric/Oil
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Witham
Coach Station Chelmsford
Airport Stanstead
Sea/River Port Harwich
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Coach Lane, Maldon Tel: 01621856503
Additional Notes:
Prances is a small friendly site suitable for Group Camps. Located in a good
hiking area. the IT centre is on line so allows you to enail home. We are
aslo able to offer courses for the various Computer Badges. With our own server
we are able to network up to 10 computers and a web cam. Instructors are available
for all on site activities. Booking forms can be downloaded from our website.
The data for this record was last updated on 16-Feb-2003
Skreens Park Scout Camp Site
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Skreens Park Scout Camp Site
Skreens Park Road
Roxwell
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 4NN
Tel: 01245 248235
Fax:
Email: skreenspark@essexscouts.org.uk
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.essexscouts.org.uk/campsites/skreens.shtml
OS Map Ref: TL 625 080
Warden/Contact Address
Bookings Mr D Patient
56 Ridley Road
Broomfield
Chelmsford
Essex
Site Description: Wooded parkland with lake
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires No
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore Yes
Showers Yes Security Yes Mail Box Yes
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water No Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area Yes
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Abseiling
Archery
Canoeing
Fishing
Games Equipment
Nature Trail
Orienteering
Pedal Carts
Pioneering
Suction Cross Bows
Air Rifle
Clacton on Sea
Colchester Castle
Colchester Zoo
Gilwell Park
Ice Skating
London
Megazone
Museums
Southend on Sea and many more.
Sports Centre
Swimming
Ten Pin Bowling
Thorndon Country Park
Located 2 miles from 2007 Centenary World Jamboree site at Hylands Park
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: Apr to Oct
Maximum Number of Campers: 1500
Price Range: £2.00 to £3.00
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps Yes
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: All Year
Number of Buildings: 3
Maximum Number of Residents: 102
Price Range: More than £4.00
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 102
Fuel Type Electric/Gas
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Chelmsford
Coach Station Chelmsford
Airport Stansted
Sea/River Port Harwich
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Chelmsford Library, Essex County Council
Additional Notes:
The site consists of 52 acres of historic parkland, which is part of the original
Skreens Manor, plus a 3 acre lake for boating, swimming and fishing (in season).
There is also a wet weather barn, Open air Chapel, and Log-seated Campfire
Circle, plus a camp providore. New Leaman building now rebuilt for occupation.
Site Brochure, Site Fees & Site Booking Form, Available from www.essexscouts.org.uk
or Booking Secertary
The data for this record was last updated on 01-Jan-2004
Thorrington Scout Camp
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Thorrington Scout Camp
Brick Kiln Lane
Thorrington
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8JF
Tel: 01206251251
Fax:
Email:
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.thorrington.com
OS Map Ref: TM 084 205
Warden/Contact Address
Mrs J Ball
121 London Road
Lexden
Colchester
Essex
CO3 5AW
Site Description: 27 Acres of woodland, dotted with 12 secluded camp sites
and 3 buildings.
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires No
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore Yes
Showers Yes Security No Mail Box No
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Abseilling/Climbing
Assault Course
Nature Trail
Orienteering
rafting
Beach
Museums
Sailing
Swimming
Ten Pin Bowling
Zoo
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: 1 Mar to 30 Nov
Maximum Number of Campers:
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps No
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: 1 Feb to 31 Dec
Number of Buildings: 3
Maximum Number of Residents: 96
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 96
Fuel Type Mains Gas
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Alresford Via Colchester
Coach Station Colchester
Airport Stanstead
Sea/River Port Harwich
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: 1 Queens St, Colchester Tel: 01206282920
Additional Notes:
Sizes of sites vary from those able to hold only a few hike tents to sites
capable of taking over a dozen patrol tents. We also have 3 buildings capable
of taking 18, 30 & 48 people. All capable of taking disabled residents.
The data for this record was last updated on 20-Aug-2004
Thriftwood Scout Camp
Facilities Camp Details Indoor Details On Site Activities Local Attractions
Transport Special Needs
Campsite Address
Thriftwood Scout Camp
Orchard Avenue
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 2DP
Tel: 01277212784
Fax: 01277212784
Email: thriftwood@btinternet.com
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.thriftwood.org.uk
OS Map Ref: TQ 609 934
Warden/Contact Address
Bill Hindley
Deskrie Shiel, Alexander Lane
Hutton
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 1AG
Site Description: Private, secluded 76 acre woodland with grassed, flat clearings
for camping. Loads of activities.
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Facilities
Toilets Yes Waste Disposal Yes Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes Public Telephone Yes Providore Yes
Showers Yes Security Yes Mail Box Yes
Hot Shower Yes Car Park Yes Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes Pioneering Poles Yes Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No Freezer/Fridge Yes Chapel Yes
Laundry No
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On Site Activities Local Attractions/Activities
Equipment hire for all activities.
3D Maze
Adventure Playground
Archery
Aseilling
Canoeing
Climbing wall
Cork Guns
Crossbows
Fishing
Laser guns
Nature trail
Orienteering
Pedaloes
Pioneering
Pond dipping
Rafting
Rifle shooting
Sports equipment
Swimming
Adventure Island Fun Park.
Dry Slope Skiing
Go-Karting
Indoor Swimming Pool
Secret Nuclear Bunker
Sports Centre
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Camping Details Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: 30th Dec to 22nd Dec
Maximum Number of Campers: 800
Price Range: £3.00 to £4.00
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps Yes
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
Building Available: 30th Dec to 22nd Dec
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents: 32
Price Range: More than £4.00
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 32
Fuel Type Gas/Electric
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes
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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Brentwood or Shenfield
Coach Station Chelmsford
Airport Stansted
Sea/River Port Harwich
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access No
Activities Access Yes
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Brentwood
Additional Notes:
Vehicular access to all Camping areas, plus adjacent parking. Dogs allowed
(providing they don't bit the Warden?)
The data for this record was last updated on 18-Dec-2003
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