If you'd be interested in volunteering at Thorrington, we'd love to hear from you. We've got plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, and you can apply directly on our website too! To find out more check out the "Our volunteering opportunities" section of our website.
Welcome to one of Essex’s best campsites and activity centres.
Located just outside the town of Colchester, we are home to action-packed activities and experiences. Thorrington is the perfect place to learn new skills, try new activities and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Volunteer with us
Thorrington is run by passionate volunteers, and we’re keen for more people to join our teams. If you’d like to get involved, click below to see our current opportunities.
Accommodation
We’ve got 14 campsites and 3 buildings to choose between when it comes to visiting Thorrington. If you’d like to learn more about our accommodation click the link below.
Activities
We’ve got plenty of activities on offer for those visiting, and for the 2024 season we’re pleased to announce the return of our climbing and abseiling tower.
About us
Learn more about the history of our campsite and the key role our volunteering team play.
Events
Check out our calendar to find out about the upcoming events taking place at Thorrington.
Booking portal
Use our handy online booking system to book and manage your next visit to Thorrington.
Next time you visit Thorrington, book our indoor accommodation for two-or-more nights and save 20% of the accommodation fee’s for your stay.
Are you ready? We’re incredibly excited to share that climbing and abseiling are finally nearing their return to Thorrington Scout Camp! After a break since before the pandemic, the climbing tower…
Exciting discounts await Thorrington Scout Camp visitors for local attractions, enriching experiences, and unforgettable adventures. Book now to enjoy!
British weather can be a pain, but with our wet weekends blog you can find a way to maximise your visit no matter the weather.
This week we will focus building navigation skills by playing map symbol bingo.
They say an army marches on it’s stomach and this definitely applies to camps too. With our camp menu blog why not cook up a storm for your next visit.
This week we’re making pitta pocket pizzas.
Visiting Thorrington can be a great way to earn new badges, this week we’re looking at how you can earn your activity centre service activity badge.
Our camp essentials are designed to help you think of new ways to maximise your visit to Thorrington, why not try and make your own marshmallow stick?
British weather can be a pain, but with our wet weekends blog you can find a way to maximise your visit no matter the weather.
This week we look at how you can utilise your spare time to reduce your plastic waste as a group.
Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.
