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Waddecar Scout Activity Centre


Description

Set in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty, Waddecar is an idylic destination.


Situated to the north of Beacon Fell and on the River Brock, with access to the Bleasdale Fells, there is a range of camping terrains from open fields to leafy woodland and riverside pitches. There is a variety of indoors accommodation on offer and exciting on-site activities to choose from.

Waddecar is also the home of Be Prepared – The Story of Scouting and Guiding the UK’s only purpose-built museum that tells the ongoing story of Scouting and Guiding.

Something to suit your group:
If it’s somewhere exciting, with plenty of activities and friendly staff that you’re looking for then look no further than Waddecar! We have a strong tradition of hosting fantastic camps for all Scout & Guide sections, Youth Groups and Schools. We can also help you plan, from an Activities Day or one night residential to a week long camp, packed with activities, or maybe just chilling out by the fire enjoying the views. Check out more by browsing our site and call us on 01995 61336 or e-mail info@waddecar.org.uk for more details and to make a booking. See you soon!


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
11 reviews


Excellent
 
73%

Very Good
 
27%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

(June 2023 - Secondary School)




(April 2022 - Secondary School)




Great facilities however no limits or curfews put on other groups. I did have to intervene when scouts were running through our camp, and noise at night was a problem. (September 2021 - Secondary School)




Very well run facility with very, very helpful staff. (February 2020 - Primary School)




(January 2020)




(July 2019 - Secondary School)




Great facility. Helpful Staff. (July 2019 - Secondary School)




Excellent centre but very over crowded. Over 450 children on the site at the same time which limited the availability of some facilities. However and excellent site. (June 2019 - Secondary School)




Great facilities, lovely and clean and also helpful staff (June 2019 - Secondary School)




(May 2019 - Secondary School)




Excellent facilities. (May 2019 - Secondary School)




Description

Set in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty, Waddecar is an idylic destination.


Situated to the north of Beacon Fell and on the River Brock, with access to the Bleasdale Fells, there is a range of camping terrains from open fields to leafy woodland and riverside pitches. There is a variety of indoors accommodation on offer and exciting on-site activities to choose from.

Waddecar is also the home of Be Prepared – The Story of Scouting and Guiding the UK’s only purpose-built museum that tells the ongoing story of Scouting and Guiding.

Something to suit your group:
If it’s somewhere exciting, with plenty of activities and friendly staff that you’re looking for then look no further than Waddecar! We have a strong tradition of hosting fantastic camps for all Scout & Guide sections, Youth Groups and Schools. We can also help you plan, from an Activities Day or one night residential to a week long camp, packed with activities, or maybe just chilling out by the fire enjoying the views. Check out more by browsing our site and call us on 01995 61336 or e-mail info@waddecar.org.uk for more details and to make a booking. See you soon!

Pricing

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Contact

Waddecar Scout Activity Centre
Waddecar Scout Activity Centre
Snape Rake Lane
Goosnargh
Lancashire
PR32EU

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
11 reviews


Excellent
 
73%

Very Good
 
27%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

June 2023 - Secondary School




April 2022 - Secondary School




September 2021 - Secondary School
Great facilities however no limits or curfews put on other groups. I did have to intervene when scouts were running through our camp, and noise at night was a problem.



February 2020 - Primary School
Very well run facility with very, very helpful staff.



January 2020




July 2019 - Secondary School




July 2019 - Secondary School
Great facility. Helpful Staff.



June 2019 - Secondary School
Excellent centre but very over crowded. Over 450 children on the site at the same time which limited the availability of some facilities. However and excellent site.



June 2019 - Secondary School
Great facilities, lovely and clean and also helpful staff



May 2019 - Secondary School




May 2019 - Secondary School
Excellent facilities.