Abseiling

The site has a tower with climbing and abseiling faces for hire along with the appropriate equipment (harnesses, helmets, ropes etc). Please note that those hiring the tower complex will need to provide their own qualified instructors. The tower is hireable for hourly sessions, maximum group size is 10. Minimum age 6.

Archery

The site has an indoor range and equipment for hire. Please note that those hiring the range will need to supply their own instructors. Please note that archery and rifle use the same range and can not be run at the same time.

Bat & Ball Games

One of the site's Activity in a Box activities. Tennis balls, footballs, rounders bat, cone markers.

Bouldering Wall

The purpose built bouldering wall is available for hire to all ages. This activity is a self led activity by adults from the participating group.
Note: Suitable footwear is required.

Campfire Circle

We have a large campfire circle available with a stage and can seat up to 80 people. Wood is available onsite and only natural wood is allowed to be burnt.

Campsite Site 3

A camping area located at the bottom of the hill down from the campfire circle. Suitable for smaller sized groups. The site is also available for those wishing to use the outdoor space for day use. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Campsite Site 4

A camping area located next to the round house. Suitable for medium sized groups. The site is also available for those wishing to use the outdoor space for day use. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Campsite Site 5

A camping area located at the back of the campsite at the end of the track. Suitable for medium sized groups. The site is also available for those wishing to use the outdoor space for day use. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Campsite Site 6

A camping area located at the back of the campsite, adjacent to the water stand pipe in the middle of the site. Suitable for medium to larger sized groups. The site is also available for those wishing to use the outdoor space for day use. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Campsite Site 7

A camping area located on the righthand side of the campsite within a wooded area, Suitable for medium sized groups. The site is also available for those wishing to use the outdoor space for day use. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Campsite Site 8

A camping area located next to the woodpile on the righthand side of the campsite. Suitable for medium sized groups. The site is also available for those wishing to use the outdoor space for day use. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Caving

The site has a man made caving training system build under the climbing tower. The maximum group size is 10 for hourly sessions. This a self led activity by adults from the participating group. Boiler suits and helmets are provided.

Climbing

The site has a tower with climbing and abseiling faces for hire along with the appropriate equipment (harnesses, helmets, ropes etc). Please note that those hiring the tower complex will need to provide their own qualified instructors. The tower is hireable for hourly sessions, maximum group size is 10. Minimum age 6.

Da Vinci Bridge

Build your very own Da Vinci bridge, a self supporting structure so no need for ropes or knots!

Disc (Frisbee) Golf

Frisbees and buckets to design and play your own course.

Evening Site Use

If you wish to use the outdoor space to run your own activity on a weekday evening only, then please use this item. You are welcome to use any of the camping areas. The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Geocaching

The site has equipment available for hire. You can create your own course or use the pre-programmed course on site. There is also a course using the What3Words app opposed to the GPS devices.

Go Karts

We currently have three pedal Go Karts for hire. Each kart can have a driver and passenger. Each Go Kart comes with 2 helmets to be worn at all times during the activity. The use of these is restricted to the campsite only.

Laser Tag

Laser Tag is a shooting game similar to paintball and air soft. The biggest difference between Laser Tag and other sports, however, is that Laser Tag is you’ll never have to wear safety equipment because players don’t shoot pellets or paint balls. Minimum age 6 years old. 20 guns are available for 2 hour sessions.

Lodge Day/Overnight

48 bed lodge in 6 dorms (2 x 14 beds, 4 x 5 beds). The lodge has a large dining/activity hall, fully equipped kitchen (including dishwasher), toilets and showers. In the main hall there is a built in ceiling projector and screen for presentations/training events. The accommodation is not suitable for wheel chair users.

Lodge Evening (Mon-Thu)

The lodge is available for evening use Monday to Thursday from 1800 hours. The accommodation is not suitable for wheel chair users.

Nature Detection

One of the site's Activity in a Box activities. Explore the site to detect the various bugs and animals that live at Cricket Camp. The kit includes pooters and an electronic bat detector.

Orienteering

The site has equipment available for hire so you can create your own course suitable for the ability of your group.

Parachute Games

One of the site's Activity in a Box activities. A 12 feet diameter and 20 feet diameter parachutes for various games.

Petanque

The site is home to the River Hamble Pétanque Club who have qualified youth instructors who can run hourly sessions for a maximum of 15 people. Pétanque is a sport that falls into the category of boules sports, along with raffa, bocce, boule lyonnaise, lawn bowls and crown green bowling.

Pioneering

The site has 12 pioneerings poles (Six 5 metre and six 2 metre) available for hire. There is also some rope available, but for larger or more specialised projects you may wish to bring your own rope.

QE2 Double Kayak (sit on)

Equipment is available to hire to Scout & Guide groups for use on the River Hamble. There are 5 single & 5 double sit on kayaks & 6 open canoes. Hire includes paddles & buoyancy aids. Hirers can provide their own qualified instructor or request one at additional cost (£40 per hour). There are no changing facilities.

QE2 Open Canoe (Canadian)

Equipment is available to hire to Scout & Guide groups for use on the River Hamble. There are 5 single & 5 double sit on kayaks & 6 open canoes. Hire includes paddles & buoyancy aids. Hirers can provide their own qualified instructor or request one at additional cost (£40 per hour). There are no changing facilities.

QE2 Single Kayak (sit on)

Equipment is available to hire to Scout & Guide groups for use on the River Hamble. There are 5 single & 5 double sit on kayaks & 6 open canoes. Hire includes paddles & buoyancy aids. Hirers can provide their own qualified instructor or request one at additional cost (£40 per hour). There are no changing facilities.

Rifle Shooting

The site has an indoor range and equipment for hire for hourly sessions, group size maximum of 10. Please note that those hiring the range will need to supply their own instructors. Please note that archery and rifle use the same range and can not be run at the same time.

Roundhouse & Bushcraft Area

The roundhouse provides an excellent base for running activities with some shelter from the worst of the British weather! The outside toilets & showers are not suitable for wheel chair users.

Slack Lining (Beavers/Cubs)

One of the site's Activity in a Box activities. All the kit you need to set up a slack lining course to test participants balance skills.

Slack Lining (Scouts/Explorers)

One of the site's Activity in a Box activities. All the kit you need to set up a slack lining course to test participants balance skills.

Soft Archery

Archery but instead of pointed arrows the arrows are tipped with suckers! Suitable for all ages and can be self led, no instructor required. Equipment can be used anywhere on site and there is no maximum numbers per session.

TRACS

The Training Room and Computer Suite provides a quality environment at affordable rates to carry out training at the Lodge. Ideal for Scout Adult Training teams as well as corporate training events, amateur radio (HAMJAM, JOTI/JOTA events) and entertainment centre etc.

Tomahawks

Tomahawk throwing is available on site and the stands and targets can be moved around the site to suit. The equipment can be hired in hourly sessions, group size maximum of 10. Please note that those hiring the kit will need to supply their own instructors.

Water Rockets

One of the site's Activity in a Box activities. All the kit required to construct and launch water rockets.