Gilwell has
a large variety of facilities that could cater to your
every need.
Have a look
below and see if we have what you
want.
| Camping
Area |
Large shaded “Bundu”
areas with space for a few pack or troop
camps (10-15 patrols could
set up complete
camps}There is an ablution
block with showers in this area which
does not have separate
boys and
girls sections. There are however
separate ablutions in the main
block.
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| Main Parade
Ground |
A large flat grassed area that
is used for games and other
activities. |
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| Covered
Areas |
There are three roofed shelters
(Mowgli’s cave, Tiger Hills lecture “Lapa”and
braai shelter) around the parade ground which
can be used as bases or for wet
weather
activities. |
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| Chapel |
Open air. It is also
available for approved weddings and
christenings.
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| Campfire
circle |
(Wood is usually
available)
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Main
building
comprising:
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Ground floor
On one side of a small parade/games
lawn
Group/Conference
Room which has tables and
chairs for about 50 people.
.It is also available as “permanent
shelter” for cubs in the case of
rain.
Kitchen Next
to the Group room with inter-leading
doors.
Large room with two domestic
type stoves, a microwave oven, two
fridges and four tables. Cooking utensils
are not provided.
Ablutions
Male and female with showers.
Upstairs
-
Bedrooms
(for use by adults
only)
Six small rooms with basic
furniture - four 2-bed & two
4-bed,
Furnished
lounge,
Male and female
bathrooms.
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| Training
campsites |
These four sites are
not normally available to scouts and
cubs.
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