City of Southampton District Scout Council

Wilverley Scout Campsite
Brockenhurst
Hampshire

United Kingdom

 

Campsite enquiry:

Mr. Peter Hull MBE
2c Westridge Road
Portswood
Southampton
SO17 2HQ

Tel: 023 80553232

wilverley@southamptoncityscouts.co.uk

Site visit:

Mr Arthur Ashton

Tel: 023 80738315

 

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Wilverley Scout Campsite is situated on the A.35 in the New Forest approximately mid-way between Wilverley Post and Holmsley Station Tea Rooms (Grid ref :- SU237014), close to both Southampton and Bournemouth. It is an excellent base for visits to many of the natural and historical places of interest in the area, and in addition to being not far from the sea, the New Forest is an ideal location for walking and scouting activities.

The 4-acre site can accommodate up to 120 under canvas.

There is in addition a Cottage with indoor accommodation for 30 in 6 dormitories (3 x 6 + 3 x 4 ), together with a Scouter/Disabled bedroom, large open communal area, kitchen and internal toilet.

The cottage is accessible to the disabled and centrally heated in winter. Adjacent to the cottage is an Activity Centre with a further large communal room and independent kitchen. Both buildings may be hired separately.

Separate Male and Female flush toilet and showers are available adjacent to the Activity Centre.

A small building with flush toilets and washing facilities is situated in the camping area.

Mains water is laid on to the site with standpipes in the camping areas, electric power is by diesel generator and telephone is connected, (Tel: 01425 403440).

This site is for Scouting use only. No open fires, Access road usage and speed restricted, Night activities by permission of forestry commission.

Booking for following year will only be taken after 1st October (to allow for home district priority booking).

Camping Details

Site Available for Camping:

All Year

Maximum Number of Campers:

120

Deposit Required

Yes

Suitable for County Camps

No

Suitable for District Camps

Yes

Suitable for Patrol Camps

Yes

Suitable for "Backwoods Camps";

No

Indoor Accommodation

Building Available:

All Year

Number of Buildings:

2

Maximum Number of Residents:

30

Deposit Required

Yes

Beds Provided

30

Fuel Type

Gas/Wood

Kitchen/Cooking Area

Yes

Cooking/Eating Utensils

No

Building Heated

Yes

Tables/Chairs

Yes

Suitable for Pack Holidays

Yes

Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over

Yes

Facilities

Toilets

Yes

 

Waste Disposal

Yes

 

Altar Fires

No

 

Washing Facilities

Yes

 

Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal

No

 

Cooking Area

Yes

 

Water Supply

Yes

 

Public Telephone

Yes

 

Providore

No

 

Showers

Yes

 

Security

No

 

Mail Box

No

 

Hot Shower

Yes

 

Car Park

Yes

 

Campfire Circle

No

 

Hot Water

Yes

 

Pioneering Poles

Yes

 

Bivouacking Area

 

 

Cooking Utensil Washing Area

No

 

Freezer/Fridge

Yes

 

Chapel

No

 

Laundry

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan of the Campsite

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