How To Book

Before booking – read our updated (July 2026)  Campsite Terms & Conditions v2.0 and Rules for Campers & Visitors v2.0

Please note: We can only accept bookings from registered groups / organisations who hold public liability insurance. We cannot accept any bookings from members of the general public.

Bookings can only be made through OSM (Online Scout Manager). If you already use OSM, you can book via the Events tab, or via our portal –

If your group doesn’t already use OSM, you can create an account free of charge – just click ‘Create account’ when prompted for your login details.

Contact  usc-bookings@southleics-scouts.org.uk with any queries.

Once your booking request has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email with details of your booking and payments due. A non-refundable deposit is payable within 4 weeks of confirmation in order to secure the booking. Please remember to include the booking number as reference when making your payment.

Price List

Site Fees effective from Jan 2026

Charges include gas and electricity. We will do our best to keep to the above rates, but may have to revise them during the year depending on fuel prices

Site Fees - South Leicestershire District Scouting Users
Full day site fee, 6-24 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – any day£2.80 per person
Part day site fee, 30 mins to 6 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – Fridays to Sundays£1.20 per person
Part day site fee, 30 mins to 6 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – Mondays to ThursdaysNo charge
Large Event maximum charge (inc site fees and building charges) – full day (up to 24hrs)£275
Water fights and similar activities using above normal power, water etc - up to 4 hrs (Needs prior approval)£22
Users’ own caravan or motorhome with electric hook up – up to 24hrs (Needs prior approval). In addition to per person site fee£11.50
Regular Booking£147
"Exclusive" Use (per weekend)£1650
Site Fees - Other Scouting and Girl Guiding Users
Full day site fee, 6-24 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – any day£3.40 per person
Part day site fee, 30 mins to 6 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – Fridays to Sundays£1.80 per person
Part day site fee, 30 mins to 6 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – Mondays to Thursdays£1.80 per person
Water fights and similar activities using above normal power, water etc - up to 4 hrs (Needs prior approval)£22
Users’ own caravan or motorhome with electric hook up – up to 24hrs (Needs prior approval). In addition to per person site fee£11.50
"Exclusive" Use (per weekend)£1650
Site Fees – Other Youth Groups (not Scouting or Girl Guiding)
Full day site fee (6-24hrs) (visitors, campers and building users) – any day £5.60 per person
Part day site fee, 30 mins to 6 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – Fridays to Sundays£3.10 per person
Part day site fee, 30 mins to 6 hours (visitors, campers and building users) – Mondays to Thursdays£3.10 per person
Water fights and similar activities using above normal power, water etc - up to 4 hrs (Needs prior approval)£34
Users’ own caravan or motorhome with electric hook up – up to 24hrs (Needs prior approval). In addition to per person site fee£23
"Exclusive" Use (per weekend)£1650

Full day charge applies to visits between 6 and 24hrs

Part day charge applies to visits between 30 mins and 6 hrs. Does not apply to visiting skills instructors

A visit of, for example, 52 hours is charged at 2 full days plus 1 part day

Setting up tents etc in advance is only by prior agreement but is not chargeable

User charges are in addition to building charge EXCEPT for Mon-Thurs evenings


Goodacre Centre - Building Charges
The Goodacre Centre (Residential building sleeping 28 including kitchen) between 6 and 24hrs £120.00
The Goodacre Centre – Daytime or evening use up to 6 hrs£52.00
The Lodge - Building Charges
The Lodge (Residential building sleeping 22 no kitchen facilities) between 6 and 24hrs£73.00
The Lodge – Daytime or evening use up to 6 hrs£33.00
Field Kitchen - Building Charges
Field Kitchen – between 6 and 24hrs£50.00
Field Kitchen. Daytime or evening use up to 6 hrs£22.00

Full day charge applies to visits between 6 and 24hrs

Part day charge applies to visits between 30 mins and 6 hrs. Does not apply to visiting skills instructors

A visit of, for example, 52 hours is charged at 2 full days plus 1 part day

Setting up tents etc in advance is only by prior agreement but is not chargeable

User charges are in addition to building charge EXCEPT for Mon-Thurs evenings


Other Useful Site Information

The site is entirely manned by volunteers, and many of our wardens have other full-time jobs; we can therefore guarantee access on Friday evenings only from 5.30pm. If you require earlier access to the site, please make a request in advance.
Campsite Recce : If you would like to recce the site and facilities before making a booking, please go into the Bookings site (link in the How to Book section) and select the 'Campsite Recce' item for your preferred date. Note that these are subject to warden availability, normally Friday to Sunday only; once you have made your booking request a warden will contact you to confirm.
Maintenance Workday : Scouts and Explorers can work towards their Activity Centre Service Activity Badge by helping at campsite workdays. These are held monthly on the first Saturday of the month. Groups can book up to 2 sessions per day, with a maximum of 10 young people.
Providore : The Providore is stocked with a selection of pocket money items including batteries, badges, stationery, toys and activities; prices ranging from 50p to £3. There are also a number of site activities such as orienteering packs available to buy. Book your slot through the Booking page above.
If hiring the kitchen facility, there is a small supply of cooking pots included.
Please do not take our keys off site. If you go off site, please leave the keys with the duty wardens until you return. If keys are lost off site you will be charged for replacement locks and keys.
No pits of any sort are to be dug on the site.
No generators and outdoor electrical equipment to be used on site without prior agreement.
Please note there is no WiFi at the campsite.
Most of all please have fun and enjoy your stay.

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