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Welcome to Berwick

An ideal centre for camping, holidays, training and meetings in a rural setting, close to the pretty village of Berwick St James.

The 2.5 acre site is situated on the edge of Salisbury Plain, within walking distance of Stonehenge. The hourly bus service will take you the 8 miles into the cathedral city of Salisbury or the 15 miles to the market town of Devizes, where you can explore the Avon and Kennet Canal.

Indoor Facilities

Two large rooms, one suitable for sleeping 16 Brownies/Guides max, other 14max. Numbers in excess of 16 are advised to book the Pratten for daytime activities.

There are 25 foam mattresses and 40 single blankets at the Centre

Each room has a hatch to kitchen and can be used for eating. There are 7 large and 2 small folding tables and 50 chairs for use in these rooms. A television and DVD recorder is available for residents, together with a large selection of books.

Leaders Room/Office suitable for 3 leaders to sleep in and/or First Aid Room, with en-suite toilet and wash basin.

Wash area - 4 toilets, 4 wash basins, 2 showers including 1 shower and 1 toilet suitable for those with disabilities.

Kitchen-fully fitted including 6 ring cooker, large larder fridge, freezer, microwave and hot water heater for drinks.

Conservatory for storing coats and shoes especially wet gear. Alternatively, ideal for meetings or adults relaxation area.

Pratten Building is suitable for extra accommodation, activities, meetings or trainings. There are 3 folding and 1 large table plus 45 chairs in the Pratten. If booked by campers as wet weather store it may be used as an emergency sleeping area. Indoor board and card games, jigsaws and musical instruments are stored here and outdoor games equipment is kept in the Pratten lobby.

Souvenirs are available to buy.

Outdoor Facilities

Campsites - 1 large and 1 medium site are available.

Wood pile

Alter Fires on each site

Chalet

Quiet Area

Jubilee Block comprising:

  • General area - 6 wash basins, 4 toilets and 2 showers with hot water. 1 toilet, shower and wash basin in separate room for person with Disabilities.
  • Leaders Room - 1 toilet, shower and wash basin in own room.
  • Camp store - Fridge and freezer for campers use. Storage area for food. BBQ for residents use. Stock of souvenirs for sale.
  • A washing airer for campers use is attached to the Jubilee block.

There are outside drinking water taps. An elsan disposal point is available should camps wish to provide own chemical toilets for their site.

Two trolleys are available to carry equipment and stores from transport to the camp site.

Bins for glass and tin recycling and general rubbish are situated between the Camp Store and Play Area. We would request campers to burn as much as possible.

The Play Area should be used in liaison with residents staying in the house.

Activities

Whilst the Management Committee are pleased to offer the following games for your enjoyment, they reserve the right to withdraw broken or damaged games without prior notice to residents.

  • 1 Giant Jenga on trolley
  • 2 Sets of giant draughts on stands
  • Giant draught board in front of building
  • Steel boules - set of 4
  • Steel boules - set of 8 - for use on boules court
  • 2 Sets of skis for two
  • Mega four in a line
  • 1 Garden limbo
  • Garden quoits
  • 2 Rounder bats plus balls
  • Play parachutes
  • Paddling pools
  • Footballs - various sizes
  • Balls - various sizes for games
  • Kwik cricket set in bag
  • 12 Hockey sticks, 6 pucks, 6 bibs in bag
  • 4 Diabilo in bags
  • 2 Sets of 4 spinning plates in bags
  • 2 Sets of 3 juggling clubs in bags
  • Large target and Velcro bean bags
  • Giant noughts and crosses
  • Giant snakes and ladders
  • Dice and counters for use on outside games tables
  • Rounders set - 4 poles and bases, 2 balls, 2 bats
  • Mega scoop and balls
  • 3 jumping balls
  • Large goal net for outside football
  • Large net for tennis outside
  • Table tennis net, bat and balls for indoor use
  • Jigsaws, board and card games and musical instruments for indoor use, stored in the Pratten building

An Archery session can be booked to coincide with your stay.