Climbing and Abseiling Set to Return to Thorrington

The countdown is on for the long-awaited return of one of our most loved adventurous activities.

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 is nearly ready to welcome Scouts and groups once more…

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Exciting discounts await Thorrington Scout Camp visitors for local attractions, enriching experiences, and unforgettable adventures. Book now to enjoy!

Badge Bingo: Backwoods cooking (Cubs)

You don’t necessarily need to use pots and pans to cook something delicious.

Visiting Thorrington can be a great way to earn new badges, this week we’re looking at how you can earn your backwoods cooking activity badge.

Camp Essentials: Forest bathing

Spending time among trees has huge benefits to our mental well­ being, so take time to sit and listen to nature.

Our camp essentials are designed to help you think of new ways to maximise your visit to Thorrington, why not take five and relax amongst the trees?

Wet Weekends: Run an eco-friendly camp

Share what you’ve learned about saving the planet by hosting an environmentally friendly camp.

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 look at how you can encourage your group to plan an eco-friendly camp.

Camp Menu: Campfire hot-cross buns

Make some tasty campfire hot cross buns as a group.

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 campfire hot-cross buns.

Badge Bingo: Photographer (Cubs)

Cameras let us freeze moments in time so we can revisit them later.

Visiting Thorrington can be a great way to earn new badges, this week we’re looking at how you can earn your photographer activity badge.

Camp Essentials: Make and fly a kite

Make your own kite, then let it catch the breeze in the great outdoors!

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 kite?

Wet Weekends: Design a badge

Think about what Scout activity badges there are, then create your own brilliant badge.

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 on making your own badge.