Bramhope Scout Campsite
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Bramhope Scout Campsite is situated some 8 Miles NNW of Leeds, and half a mile West of Bramhope Village. The campsite has thirteen and a half acres of ground surrounded by trees of many descriptions, with areas suitable for District, Troop and Patrol camping. There are several buildings which provide accommodation, facilities for indoor activities and field studies. Mains water available throughout the site, and there is a substantial toilet block.
This website provides an on-line brochure. The menu bar to the left groups the pages on this website by subjects (e.g. Buildings, Pastimes etc.), in the same order as summarized below.
Home
- Contents
- This very page, listing listing the contents of the website.
- News
- The current news headlines and one line summaries are:-
- Special Offers
- Summary: Reduced weekend rate for unbooked slots.
- Resticted Availability Dates
- Summary: The campsite is fully booked or restricted on certain dates.
- Booking Secretary's email problems
- Summary: The Booking Secretary has outgoing email problems.
- Vacancies and Bookings
- A set of calendars showing the booking state of the three main accommodation buildings on the campsite to a resolution of half a day.
Documents
- Contacts
- A list of names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and web-links of officers, helpers, organisations and people you may need to contact. Also find out how to make provisional bookings with the Booking Secretary.
- Fees
- Please see the charges for 2010.
- Forms
- Copies of the forms in html, Word or PDF.
Campsite
- Information
- Describes the camping facilities in detail, giving information about the layout of the campsite, explaining the services and facilites provided. A summary of how to access the entrance from the road is also given. Weekend opening hours provided.
- Maps
- Maps showing the location of the site, the major roads, and the layout of the campsite itself.
Buildings
- Ashton Activity Centre
- Purpose built for up to 40 people, with five bunk rooms, a kitchen, an activity/dining room, night toilets, and a small drying room.
- The Lodge
- Provides accommodation for small groups of up to 20 people, it has a kitchen, night toilet, and a dining/activity room.
- The John Briggs Centre
- This was originally the county training centre, but now provides accommodation for 32 people. Inside the building is a kitchen, male & female toilets, a shower, and an activity room/dining area.
- The Annexe
- A small timber building next to the John Briggs centre for day use as a class room, study centre or indoor activities.
- Barbecue Griddlery
- A covered shelter with seating for 32 and charcoal griddles to grill a barbecue feast.
Pastimes
- Tourist
- Locally and around the Leeds & Bradford area there are many tourist attractions and places to visit. Take a look at activity centres, museums & health facilities.
- Opportunities
- The are many opportunities and facilities provided on the campsite such as equipment for games: pedal Go-Karts, a giant push ball, play parachute; training: rifle shooting, archery, climbing, Gladiators, obstacle course, orienteering, or games pack.
Rules
- Child Protection
- Bramhope Scout Campsite requires visiting non scout/guide organisations to comply with the Scout Associations Child Protection Policy.
- Conditions
- General Conditions, Health & Safety, also known as "The small print".