Introduction
One of the premier Scout and Guide Centres in the South East of England.
Here you will find all you need to know about our facilities, services offered, and costs. We have 30 on-site activities, more than most other Sites or Centres in the United Kingdom, with authorised instructors for many. Vehicular access to all 36, well grassed sites. 7 buildings, 3 Pack Holiday centres, cooking huts etc. Helpful, friendly and resident staff. Schools and colleges welcome. Wood fires encouraged, if properly managed. Modern toilet and 28 shower facilities, with individual cubicles, hot water to all at no extra charge. Disabled facilities. Campfires and souvenir shop.
Colin Tilbrook (Centre Manager) | enquiries@thriftwood.org.uk | Tel: 01277 212784
Birch Lodge gets a makeover
Newly refurbished over the winter.
New kitchen with modern extraction system
Dining hall suitable for 24, with power and data points to allow camp blogs and tweets! Why not complete the IT badge whilst at camp.
New Oak Lodge Dormitory
A fantastic New Dormitory Sleeping 32 was opened on 21/11/10, by the County Commissioner
for GLNE. With underfloor heating, 2 toilets, 3 showers and basins in every room. Linked to the main hall by a covered walkway.
Calendar
Keep up with the latest news and event information by looking at
the new Calendar
View the calendar
Forum
The forum is not only a place to leave a message on the guestbook but also gives you the chance to discuss previous events and chat about Thriftwood in general.
Please note that any 'private' details, or specific names/dates/times should NOT be posted in ANY of the sections on the Forums. The entire Forum is viewable by the public.
Want to Work at Thriftwood?
Fantastic opportunities for Apprentices & Summer Staff
We are now taking CV's for seasonal summer staff
PLUS NEW APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE
For more information, click on the link in 'Latest'
Summer Specials
Thriftwood lay on some special events over the 6 week summer holidays,
including campfires, wide games and water splashes.
View the Summer Specials
New Activities & Fees for 2012
NO CHANGE IN CAMPER FEES.
To help ease the financial burden, there has been no increase in camper fees for the second year running!
New for 2012: 10m multi-faced Climbing, Abseiling and Ice Climbing Tower.
New: Jacob's Ladder.
New: Recreational Tree Climbing.
Coming Soon: Lazer Tag - Watch this space!