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Step back in time
Whiteley Woods has an interesting history that involves numerous influential people in Sheffield. There was a lovely hall on the site at one point too, which was sadly demolished in 1957 after it fell into disrepair. The history is hinted at through the names of our buildings so let’s take a tour round the courtyard.…
Read MorePond Life
Did you know that Whiteley Woods OAC has it’s very own pond? Built to accompany the Hall it was originally used by the families that lived in the Hall for boating. Located by the front gate, you can get a great view of the pond as you drive into the centre. Although it is only…
Read MoreVolunteer Day!
Whiteley Woods OAC needs you… for another volunteer day! Why not join us on the 1st of September and help us keep the centre looking it’s absolute best? Starting at 10am you can drop in at any time during the day and really get stuck in; we are hoping to get as many jobs ticked…
Read MoreWinter Discount!
Thinking of booking with us at Whiteley Woods? Why not make it a winter camp? With our 20% discount on accommodation bookings in January & February 2020 there is no reason not to! Take a look at our availability calendar which is updated every day at 1pm! So you know it’s 100% accurate. All our…
Read MoreBig Gig Accommodation
There are still some spaces available for the Big Gig weekend with us! For £20 per person you get; accommodation, an evening meal, breakfast, drinks and biscuits. If you know of any groups traveling into Sheffield for the event why not recommend staying with us? We are just a bus and a tram ride away…
Read MoreNew Equipment!
We have had some new equipment delivered to Whiteley Woods this week! With the new Petzl harnesses now in use on our Crate Stack/Tree Climb we can happily add some shiny new Camp helmets to the collection too! We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Friends of OAC who kindly…
Read MoreBig Gig accommodation needed?
We are offering a special deal for anyone coming to the Big Gig who would like to stay with us overnight on 19 October. This includes one night in a twin/bunk room, dinner on 19th and breakfast on Sunday morning all for £20. You may be sharing with other groups depending on numbers. We are…
Read MoreVolunteer day at the OAC
The OAC is looking for a team of volunteers to come and help prepare the centre for the summer season on the Sunday the 28th of April. The jobs will include preparing the campsites and wet weather shelters for campers to use this summer, tidying up the site and generally looking after the beautiful grounds.…
Read MoreNew Beginnings
It is lovely to see the lambs in the field opposite the OAC entrance. A real sign that spring is here, new life and new starts. Alan and myself start on our new adventure on the 14th of May. We are leaving the OAC and although we are not sure what we are doing yet…
Read MoreSPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
We have some wonderful signs of spring around the OAC. We have snowdrops, daffodils are starting to bud and there is some green on the trees. What a great time of year this is with all the new life around us. It wont be long before the lambs are in the field across the road…
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