Hamlet Wood - 40th Anniversary Event
This is a Scout and Guide Campsite and is only open to members of the Scout & Guide movement and to other Uniformed Youth Organisations.
It is NOT open to the General Public
Have a look at our what's going on at Hamlet Wood by using our new blog, you can see the building work currently going on at Hamlet Wood here, please leave a comment if you wish. - Updated 07/11/09
Exciting plans for the toilet and shower installation are almost complete. Thanks to funding received from:
- Kent County Council Small Community Grants
- The Cobtree Charity Trust Ltd
- Paulina Stockell – County Councillor
- The Hedley Foundation
- Fleur De Lis Lodge, Maidstone
- Awards for All - for details of how your organisation can apply for an award see www.awardsforall.org.uk
Funding
Opened on 19th June 1965, Hamlet Wood has just celebrated its 40th anniversary of providing camping, outdoor activities and training facililities to members of the Scout and Guide movements. Hamlet Wood is situated only 2.5 miles south of Maidstone in 27 acres of woodland. The Camp site and training facilities are only open to members of the Scout and Guide Associations and is run cooperatively by the three Maidstone Scout Districts.
Hamlet Wood has many different facilities and activities which are available for hire; from pioneering to abseiling and climbing. Because Hamlet Wood is situated in the countryside but still close to Maidstone, the Medway river and the coastal towns there are lots of activities surrounding the campsite such as swimming, canoeing and hiking and many places of interest to visit.
Hamlet Wood is open all year for campers, and for use of the buildings for nights away or for training courses. As the Warden and Service Team do NOT live on site, all camping, activities and access must be arranged well in advanceof any visit.
We are constantly updating our website to make your your experience with us as enjoyable as possible. If you have any suggestions or if you cannot access some information for whatever reason please do not hesitate to contact the warden or the webmaster