The perfect location for an activity day or a full week of adventure, with excellent facilities available all year round.

Huish Woods is open to all Scout, Guide, DofE, School and Youth groups, whether it be for a small group to a large-scale camp of 500+ people.

Huish Woods Campsite is situated at the edge of the Blackdown Hills 7 miles from the county town of Taunton on the A358.

Archery

Huish Woods on site open air archery zone is perfect for beginners to experienced Robin Hoods! Our own archery instructors are available with the hire of the equipment or should you have qualified adults that hold permits, they can lead the session too. A covered area is available should the weather be poor.

Camp Fire Circle (Beacon Field)

Huish Woods is a proper campsite. Our main and largest campfire circle is set in a natural amphitheatre and has played host to many a good scouting sing a long for group, district and county events. The woods also have a number of small camp fire circles that will suit smaller groups and they are dotted around the site

Climbing

The climbing wall at Huish woods is a purpose built scaffolding based climbing wall offering 5 different routes with a total current height of 23 ft. All equipment comes with the hire of the wall. Climbing instructors are available to hire as well should you not have a permit holder within your group.

Govett Hall

The Govett Hall sleeps 40 roll mats on the floor and 4 on bunk beds in the leader’s room. We have recently installed a new kitchen in the Govett Hall.

Zip Wire

Our amazing valley conquering Zip wire is available to hire with instructors. Whizzing from one side of a steep ‘valley’ to the other, you will feel the wind in your hair, a smile on your face and want to hang on to reach the other side. This activity will definitely have your heart racing.