Our most frequently asked questionsChelwood FAQs

Booking and availability FAQs
What are your availability and rates?

Please use the online booking form to view prices. If your dates are available you will be able to book them. Please note that in some circumstances (e.g. when several people book at the same time, or someone makes a particularly large booking) we may have to contact you to let you know your booking is not possible but if you do not hear back within a week you should assume everything is OK.

Is the site available to book on a particular date?

Please use the online booking form – if your dates are available you will be able to book them. Please note that in some circumstances (e.g. when several people book at the same time, or someone makes a particularly large booking) we may have to contact you to let you know your booking is not possible but if you do not hear back within a week you should assume everything is OK.

What is the cost per scout/adult per night? Is it a flat fee to book the entire site?

The cost is per person, per session (morning or afternoon, whole day or day plus overnight). The rates are shown on the booking form on the website.

Is the site available for exclusive hire? What are the rates?

We are able to offer exclusive hire. Please contact us for the costs for this.

Do you have accommodation available for leaders/staff? What are the costs?

There is no permanent accommodation on site.

Activities and equipment FAQs

Can we do specific activities like grass sledging, pioneering, or wide games?

We’re happy for most activities to be carried out on site subject to Scout Association rules/permits and not causing any inconvenience to other site users or any damage to the site. Please let us know what you plan to run if you think it might damage the ground and we’ll let you know if it will be possible.

Is the field suitable for sports and games?

The field is suitable for most sports (football, rounders/baseball, wide games, obstacle courses, archery and shooting etc) – if you have any specific concerns please contact us.

Can we use the activity trail?

The activity trail is free to be used subject to you carrying out suitable risk assessments for your group.

Is there indoor space we can use for workshops/activities in bad weather?

There are two barns which can be used for indoor activities in bad weather. One is indoor and one under cover. Please consider bringing some good lighting if you want to use it.

Do you have accommodation available for leaders/staff? What are the costs?

There is no permanent accommodation on site.

Facilities and Amenities FAQs

What facilities are on site (toilets, showers, electricity, kitchen, etc.)?

The site features two barns for indoor activities/wet weather, a toilet block, campfire circle, and parachute covered area. Cold water taps are located around the perimeter, with a stream and activity trail on-site. Amenities include climbing equipment, pioneering poles, fire drums, orienteering courses (maps available for download on our maps page), benches and tables in the barns, plus optional rentals of crate-stacking equipment and wildlife cameras (small fee applies). Note there is no electricity, no showers, and no kitchen area.

Do you have camping equipment available to hire (tents, cooking gear, etc.)?

We don’t offer hire of any equipment, sorry.

Can we have campfires or use the fire pit?

Fires are allowed on site but must be in fire drums or altar fires off the ground. There are several fire drums on site for you to use. The campfire circle can be used by anyone – please arrange with any other groups on site directly if you want to use it.

Is there parking on site? How much is available?

There is a parking area by the entrance gate sufficient for around 30 cars if parked carefully.

Groups and Capacity FAQs

What is the maximum capacity of the site?

Depending on the type of tents, activities planned etc. we would estimate up to about 250 people. Please come and visit if you are planning a very large event so you can check it will be suitable.

Do you allow home education groups?

Yes, we have several home education/out of school clubs which use the site.

Access and Layout FAQs

Can we visit the site beforehand to view the facilities/suitability?

Definitely! Please contact us to arrange a date to come and see the site by emailing chelwood@1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk

You can also view our new drone footage to get an excellent idea of exactly what the site looks like by going to our gallery page.

Do you have a map or layout of the site we could see?

Please see our maps page for the site map and the site orienteering maps.

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