Lapwing Lodge is a back to basic hostel and camp site.
The Hostel accommodation sleeps a total of 76.
The Shire village consists of 4 Hobbit houses accommodating up to 40.
The Camp Field is spread over 25 acres.
Archery
We have a dedicated archery range which is enclosed. The target area and the shooting area are under cover.
All instructors are Archery GB trained and hold scout permits
We have soft archery available for children under 8 years of age.
Camping
Lapwing Lodge has camping space for approx 300 made up of 6 individual camp sites dependant on the size of each camp.
The Camp Field is reasonable level, one large camp fire circle and several alter fires available for use.
NO GROUND FIRES ARE ALLOWED
Canadian Canoeing
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
We have 3 Canadian canoes .
Climbing Wall - Incline
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all t
This side of the climbing wall is at a slight incline making it easier to climb.
Climbing Wall - Vertical
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
This side of the wall is vertical and is much harder than the incline.
Full Hostel Accommodation
Full Hostel Sleeps 76 beds each has a pillow and pillow case, these must be changed at the end of your stay. Clean Pillow Cases are provided on the unit at the end of each corridor and a blue bag for the dirty ones. Leaders are asked to ensure this is carried out.
Bedding is not provided but can be hire at a cost.
Hammocks
This item is for hire of our hammocks. If you are using your own hammocks book camping.
Our hammocks are DD hammocks and come with a flysheet, midgie net and double base allowing you to insert a mat for some extra warmth. We have 8 hammocks
High Ropes Gladiator
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leade
Perhaps the easiest element of the High Ropes. A good one to pick if it is your first visit
High Ropes Jacobs Ladder
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all time
A traditional Jacobs ladder. Better for older participants. Great team building!
High Ropes Vines
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be
A horizontal pole to walk over followed by a taught wire with a rope to hang onto followed again by a taught wire with vertical ropes ( vines) to hang onto.
Hobbit House 1
Our Hobbit Houses have a main pod with a total of 8 beds, split between bunks and single beds. The rear pod has 2 single beds.
The Shire shares the cook house and dining hut when Hobbit Houses are let to more than one group.
Hobbit House 2
Our Hobbit Houses have a main pod with a total of 8 beds, split between bunks and single beds. The rear pod has 2 single beds.
The Shire shares the cook house and dining hut when Hobbit Houses are let to more than one group.
Hobbit House 3
Our Hobbit Houses have a main pod with a total of 8 beds, split between bunks and single beds. The rear pod has 2 single beds.
The Shire shares the cook house and dining hut when Hobbit Houses are let to more than one group.
Hobbit House 4
Our Hobbit Houses have a main pod with a total of 8 beds, split between bunks and single beds. The rear pod has 2 single beds.
The Shire shares the cook house and dining hut when Hobbit Houses are let to more than one group.
Kayaking
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
We have 8 Kayaks
West Wing
West Wing has shared but separate kitchen, shared wash up area.
Separate dinning room with chairs and tables
Sitting room with smart T.V.
11 dorms 2 upstairs with 6 beds 9 x 4 bedded rooms with bunk beds, pillows only provided,
Bike Trail
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader.
We have varied sizes of bikes, however on booking please advise age/size of participates to ensure there is bikes for all.
Climbing Badge
This is to gain scout/explorer climbing badge
The cost is £120 per 2 hour session of 8 participants
3 sessions will need to be completed to gain the badge
Badges will be provided.
Cook boxes - For Hobbit house ONLY
This item is for when booking a Hobbit House only.
Craft Launch Fee's Per Head
This charge is for per launch of the craft, so if the same boat is used multiple times then each use by different person is chargeable
Example -
Person one uses the craft for 1 hour then person 2 uses the craft for half hour then a third person uses the craft for half hour, this equates to 3 launch fee's
Crates - High Ropes
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Crate climbing situated at the high ropes. There are many ways to do crate climbing. Speak to us beforehand and we will tailor it to your requirements.
Day Visitor
East Wing
East Wing has shared but separate kitchen, shared wash up area.
Separate dinning room with chairs and tables
Sitting room with smart T.V.
7 dorms of 4 beds
Escape Room
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
A challenge to Escape in the allotted time but solving the puzzles.
Please advise the age range at the time of booking.
Evening Visit
Giant Connect Four
This activity may require hire of a hall to use it.
suitable for ages
Giant Inflatables
We have 2 Giant Inflatables
Pictures will be uploaded soon
Giant Jenga
Suitable for ages and as a Team build option, may require the hire of a hall to use.
High All a Board - High Ropes
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
Situated at the High Ropes cannot run at the same time as Crates leap of faith
High Ropes See Saw
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
A see saw but approximately 10 m high.
Hobbit Houses
Hungry Hippos
Suitable for ages requires the hire of a hall
Indoor Bowls
Carpet Bowls in in the Games Hall suitable for ages, hall hire required.
Kitchen and Dinning Room Package - Day
This package include use of both halls within the hostel, kitchen and east wing sitting room
Laser Tag
Laser tagging for 8 participants per session
Leap of Faith - High ropes
Low Ropes
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
This activity is suitable for Beaver age
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Boots or trainers to be worn.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
The course is build to suit the participants abilities
Master of Arms Badge
This is to Scout Master of Arms Badge
The cost is £100 per 2 hour session of 8 participants
3 sessions will need to be completed to gain the badge
Badges will be provided.
Nature Trail
Pack provide is for self led activity
Orienteering
Pack provide is for self led activity
Paddle Sport Badge
Paddle Sports Badge
This is to gain stages of the paddle sports staged badge in scouting, depending on the age of the children.
The cost is £100 per 2 hour session of 8 participants
3 sessions will need to be completed to gain the badge
Badges will be provided.
Peesweep Hall - Day
For hire from 9am till 17.00 on day of selected booking
Peesweep Hall - Day Hire
This is for hire of Peesweep Hall between 09.00 and 17.00
Peesweep Hall - Weekend Hir
This is for hire between 17.00 and 23.00
Picture Trail
Pioneering
We charge separately for a new drum of Sisal which is then yours to take away
Must book a time slot
Pool Table
This is in the Games hall and require the hire of the hall
Raft Building
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Minimum age 8 years
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
As challenging as the groups abilities allow
Scavenger Hunt
Pack provide is for self led activity
Sisal
Soft Archery
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT PER SESSION 8
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions is a must.
Long hair to be tied back
Each group of participants must be accompanied by a leader at all times.
Sumo Suits- Adult/Large Size
These are used in either hall and require the hire of the hall.
This activity is self led
Sumo Suits - Child/Small Size
These are used in either hall and require the hire of the hall.
This activity is self led