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 buildngs, 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.
Please note - Thriftwood is not open for Public camping, but organised youth groups welcome.
Latest News
Assistant Warden and Site Assistant wanted
Application and job details are available on the vacancies
page
Oak Lodge kitchen gets a makeover
The kitchen in Oak Lodge now has a new ceiling, lighting, shelving, worktops,
sink, cupboards, flooring and tiling ....photos
Pedal Car Olympics - Results
This year a record 100 teams entered the fourth annual pedal car Olympics
at Thriftwood. 83 junior teams for Scouts and Guides and 17 senior teams
of Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders...full
report
Extra buildings for Thriftwood
Thriftwood has now gained the responsibility for booking the Macfarlane
and Barcwood buildings ...more details
Thriftwood Leaders Camp - TLC 2008
By popular demand this event will be repeated in 2008. From Friday 24 October
to Sunday 26 October 2008. Even more events - hot tubs, massages, activities,
bar, music and evening entertaiment. ...more
details
The fees for buildings and for activities in 2008 are now available. Several new activities have been added for 2008 including Water Walkerz and Demolition Derby! The 2008 brochure is now available.
Water Splash Returns!Following the success of this event on Sunrise Day and the Birthday Camp we have decided to re-introduce this event in a slightly different format to avoid previous risks. We propose to hold the splash during the 6 weeks of the school holidays on a Wednesday afternoon. Cost will be £5 per head. Activities will include those reported on at Birthday Camp, plus many more....more details & video
Summer Specials
Thriftwood lay on some special events over the 6 week summer holidays,
including campfires, wide games and water splashes...more
details
Keep up with the latest news and event information by looking at the new Calendar and 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.
Thriftwood International Scout Activity Centre
Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP
01277 212784 (day) | 01277 226571 (eve)
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