General Site Information

Whiteley Woods OAC offers the perfect setting for a residential stay, camp, day or evening visit.  We welcome Guides, Scouts, schools, charities, youth groups and other organisations. Corporate bookings are considered mid-week and out of season.

We have 3 residential buildings: Renwick, which sleeps 30, Plimsoll, which sleeps 24, and Goodwin Cottage which sleeps 12. 

We also have 4 campsites accommodating up to 55 people on each field.

We offer a number of instructor-led and self-led activities, all of which can be arranged as part of a residential stay, camp or a day/evening visit.

Our grounds and buildings can be booked to hold your evening meeting or for a day/evening visit.

On site we also have:

Bolsover:  Available as a camp kitchen to those who have booked camping sites. Bolsover can also be used as a meeting room for small groups, or by groups who want to provide refreshments during their visit. 

Gainsford:  A large barn situated in the courtyard with an open fireplace, as well as chairs, benches and tables. 

Campfire Circle:  The main campfire circle has fixed wooden bench seating and is located within the activity area. It is available to all groups and must be booked in advance. We have a smaller campfire circle located at the top of Coles Corner campsite.

Wood:  We usually have a supply of wood available for campfires.  Please let staff now if you require firewood ahead of your visit so we can make sure we have plenty available.

Fires: All fires must be altar fires, built off the ground either on the concrete bases provided, or properly supervised on your site using the equipment provided. There is a fire lighting area where groups may practice lighting small fires. Brushes, shovels & hot ash bins are provided. Groups are responsible for extinguishing their fires and disposing of ashes/clearing away equipment. Fires MUST NOT be situated in or near to wet weather shelters.

Camp Shop:  We stock badges, gifts, sweets and souvenirs. The shop is staffed by volunteers and usually opens at 10am on a Sunday morning but alternative opening times may be possible upon request.

Please Note:  We are strictly a no smoking site. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.

Download our Guide for Young Adventurers to help your young people plan and prepare for their visit to Whiteley Woods OAC!