Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 5+
ENTRY
from £10
WHERE
Norwich
What it’s like
Outdoor activity centre near Norwich where groups try archery, kayaking, raft building and a climbing challenge across timed sessions.
This is a group booking sort of place rather than a turn-up-and-buy-a-ticket one. Think Scout and Guide troops, school groups, birthday parties, even Morris Dancers, all working through a day of archery, kayaking, canoeing, trapeze, crate stacking and raft building. The activity list reads like a proper away-day: buggy building and an obstacle course sit alongside indoor climbing, so a group of twelve can easily fill an afternoon without repeating themselves.
Sessions run in fixed slots, seven a day from half nine in the morning through to quarter to nine at night, each an hour and fifteen minutes long. That structure is handy for planning but it does mean you're working around their timetable rather than turning up whenever suits. Archery for a group of twelve comes in at £180, and a birthday party (also for twelve) runs £150 to £210 with an hour of marquee hire thrown in afterwards, which is a nice touch for cake and a sit down once everyone's done climbing things.
If you're staying over, accommodation is priced per person per night rather than per room. Scout and Guide groups get the cheaper rate at Iceni House, £17.50 a head, while general groups pay £23. Alpine Village is the budget option for Scout and Guide groups at £10 a night, though bedding isn't included so you'll need to bring your own or sort it separately.
Closed toe shoes are required for all activities, worth remembering if anyone's turned up in sandals. Final payment is due fourteen days before your booking starts, and if the weather looks like it'll cause problems they say they'll get in touch to discuss alternatives rather than just cancelling outright.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Group bookings with kids 5 and up, especially Scout, Guide or school groups
- Booking
- Final payment due 14 days before booking commences
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £150-£210 for group of 12, includes 1 hour marquee hire afterwards
- Closed toe shoes are compulsory for every activity, so no sandals or flip flops
- Sessions run in fixed slots throughout the day, seven of them, each an hour and fifteen minutes
- Non-Scout groups are welcome too, from worship groups to re-enactment societies
- Bedding isn't included with any of the accommodation options
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Archery for a group of twelve is £180. Birthday parties for twelve run £150 to £210, including an hour of marquee hire afterwards.
Can individuals book, or does it have to be a group?
The site is built around group bookings, from Scout troops to birthday parties. It doesn't say whether solo bookings are possible.
What age is it suitable for?
Five and up, based on the minimum age listed.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, and final payment is due 14 days before your booking starts.
What happens if it rains?
They'll get in touch if the weather looks set to affect your session and talk through alternative arrangements rather than just cancelling.
Can we bring food for a birthday party?
You can bring your own food or order a takeaway in for the group.
Do parents stay for birthday parties?
The birthday child's parents or carers stay to look after the group. Other families are asked to drop off and collect at the dragon at the front of site rather than stay on.
Is accommodation included, or do we need our own bedding?
Overnight stays are priced per person, from £10 at Alpine Village for Scout and Guide groups up to £23 at Iceni House for general groups. Bedding isn't included, so bring your own.
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