can I take a virtual tour of the site
from the comfort of my armchair?
YES YOU CAN!
how do I check availability and book
in?
BOOK NOW!
do you have any leaflets about the site?
you can download our planning
your stay information leaflet
you can download our where's
the nearest information leaflet
who can stay at the site?
we welcome Scouts, Guides, schools, and
other bona-fide youth and educational groups from around the
World
can anyone else stay at the site?
from time to time we allow other organisations
and groups to stay on site - contact us
for more information, however, we are not a public campsite
- the following public campsites are available to the general
public:
Rockley
Park - telephone 0871 468 0494
Forest Edge - telephone
01202 872817
Shamba Holidays -
telephone 01202 873302
in addition to residential experiences
and adventurous activities for young people, we also offer
children's birthday
activity parties, meeting rooms
and conference facilities, corporate
and teambuilding events.
how much will it cost?
see the price
guide for costs
how big is the site?
Butchers Coppice is a seven and a half
acre site - the main field is
approximately five acres, the remainder is a wooded copse
how close is the site to Bournemouth,
Poole and Brownsea Island?
Bournemouth and Poole
are both approximately six miles from the site
Brownsea Island is
accessible from Sandbanks or Poole Quay, both in Poole
what sort of camping pitches do you
have?
we offer a choice of sites, either on the
main field or in one of our individual
copse sites
what sort of indoor accommodation do
you have?
we have three indoor
accommodation centres; the Dad
Atkins Centre sleeps 42, the Jubilee
Centre sleeps 30 and the Explorer
Centre sleeps 20
the Dad
Atkins Centre offers two bedrooms, one with two beds and
one with four beds plus 36 mattresses for visitors to sleep on
the floor in the main hall
the Jubilee
Centre offers seven dormitories - two with three bunks (sleeps
six in each of the two rooms), four with two bunks (sleeps four
in each of the four rooms) and one with two single beds and an
en-suite toilet and shower facility which is fully equipped for
disabled guests
the Explorer
Centre offers one medium sized hall where visitors can use
their own camp beds, air beds or roll mats to sleep on the floor
- no beds are provided
the Dad
Atkins Centre and the Jubilee
Centre both have fully equipped kitchens, toilets, hot showers
and central heating
the Explorer
Centre has electric heating, a fully equipped kitchen and
toilet with the toilet and shower
block just across the way
we also have the Butchers
Coppice Caravan which sleeps six in one double and two twin
rooms - ideal for a family, more mature campers or a small Explorer
or Network group
you can take a virtual
tour of our indoor accommodation
where can I find photographs of the
site?
here!
you can also take a virtual
tour of the site
what time can we get in to our camping
pitch when we arrive?
in the school summer holidays you can arrive
any time after 2pm - arrival times are flexible at all other
times
only seven day, Saturday-Saturday bookings
will usually be accepted during the school summer holidays -
contact us to make arrangements
what time do we need to be out of our
camping pitch when we depart?
in the school summer holidays you need
to vacate your pitch by 11am although you don't need to leave
the site immediately, you are welcome to stay as longer - departure
times are flexible at all other times - contact
us to make arrangements
how big is our camping pitch?
field site
dimensions are approximately:
A - 34m x 22m - 748m² - recommended
for up to 30 campers
B - 44m x 20m - 880m² - recommended
for up to 35 campers
C - 36m x 20m - 720m² - recommended
for up to 30 campers
D - 35m x 20m - 700m² - recommended
for up to 30 campers
F - 16m x 20m - 320m² - recommended
for up to 20 campers
G - 20m x 20m - 400m² - recommended
for up to 20 campers
H - 20m x 40m - 800m² - recommended
for up to 35 campers
J - 26m x 20m - 520m² - recommended
for up to 25 campers
K - 26m x 20m - 520m² - recommended
for up to 25 campers
L - 26m x 20m - 520m² - recommended
for up to 25 campers
M - 40m x 20m - 800m² - recommended
for up to 35 campers
copse sites
are more enclosed and private:
1 - recommended for up to 5 campers
2 - recommended for up to 20 campers
3 - recommended for up to 20 campers
what are the free toilets and hot water
showers like?
we have a modern toilet and shower block
at the copse entrance to the main field to serve campers and
day/evening visitors
the facilities, built in 2007, offer free
male and female toilets and hot water showers as well as separate
washing points
the block also includes separate disabled
toilets and showers and a baby changing area
why not have
a look!
does the site have facilities for the
disabled?
yes - all three indoor accommodation centres
are equipped for the disabled and the toilet and shower block
includes separate disabled toilets and showers
does the site have facilities for baby
changing?
yes - the toilet and shower block includes
a baby changing area
do we have to clean the toilet block?
no - the toilet and shower block is cleaned
by site staff, however, we would appreciate your assistance in
keeping the facilities clean and tidy
can we have open fires at the site?
yes - open fires are permitted in the firelighting
area, the campfire circle and on concrete fire places on each
camping area
do you have alter fires we can borrow?
yes - we have a number of alter fires which
you can use on a first come, first served basis, all free of
charge
do you have a free supply of wood?
yes - we have a well stocked woodpile at
the Duck Lane entrance to the site
does the site have vehicle access and
car parking?
yes - the Dad
Atkins Centre, Jubilee Centre,
Explorer Centre and
copse camp sites can be accessed from the Holloway
Avenue entrance and field camp sites can be accessed from
the Duck Lane entrance
vehicles are usually allowed on the main
field except in extreme weather conditions
those camping in the field usually keep
their vehicles with them on site
please report to reception
on arrival before setting up your camp
do you have trolleys to help us move
our kit?
yes - we have trolleys to help you move
your kit from car parks to your camping area or indoor accommodation
centre
trolleys cannot be used to move wood for
fires
who owns the site?
Butchers Coppice Scout Camp & Community
Outdoor Centre is owned by Bournemouth
Scouts
is there a resident warden?
we do not have a resident warden, however,
reception is usually open
most of the day and early evening
do the site staff get paid or do they
do it for love?
most of our site staff are volunteers -
we employ extra help during busy periods
what is the history of the site?
find out more
is there a ghost at Butchers Coppice?
find out more
who will try to nick all our food?
squirrels and foxes, who are very tame...
be careful!
what sort of things do you sell in the
shop?
we sell hot and cold drinks, sweets, chocolate,
ice creams and souvenirs
Butchers Coppice is also home to the Bournemouth
Scout Shop, which sells Scout uniform, the iScout clothing
range, camping accessories and uniform badges
when is the office open?
reception is usually open most of the day
and early evening
when is the shop open?
the shop is usually open most of the day
and early evening
for the Bournemouth
Scout Shop trading hours please visit their
website
can we book the campfire circle?
yes - we usually have a site-organised
campfire on a Wednesday evening during the summer holidays, which
everyone is very welcome to attend, otherwise you can book the
campfire circle in the same
way as all other activities
can we book the Chapel?
yes - you can book the Chapel
in the same way as all other activities
do you have risk assessments for the
site?
yes - contact us
for more information
what's the mobile phone coverage like
at the site?
fantastic on all networks
do you have internet access?
A wireless internet connection is available
covering the majority of the site - you will need a WiFi key,
which can be obtained from reception.
do you have any freezer space we can
use?
yes - all indoor
accommodation centres have fridge/freezers in their kitchens
and freezer space is available at reception
for campers to re-freeze freezer blocks
what happens to our rubbish?
a recycling system is in operation at the
campsite - you can recycle paper, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles,
glass and aerosols
waste bins are provided for other waste
can I bring my pets to camp?
in exceptional circumstances campers may
bring pets on site provided that they are kept on your camping
area, do not cause a nuisance to other site users and any mess
is cleared away immediately for health and hygiene reasons -
please contact us in advance
will we be given a copy of the site
rules on arrival?
yes - you will be given a copy of the site
rules on arrival as well as critical information - emergency
contact telephone numbers and information about the local Accident
& Emergency hospital
what are the rules on alcohol on the
site?
adults are permitted to bring alcohol on
site and consume alcohol in moderation provided that this does
not interfere with your groups ability to run your camp safely,
does not cause a nuisance to other site users and is not consumed
in the presence of young people
what are the rules on smoking on the
site?
smoking is not permitted anywhere on site
in the presence of young people - smoking is not permitted in
any buildings or activity areas at any time
what happens if there's severe weather?
some organisations, for example, the Cub
Scout Section, require that emergency shelter is available in
the event of an emergency or severe weather. In these circumstances
we can arrange basic shelter either on site or locally so that
you do not need to hire indoor accommodation just for this reason.
If you prefer to have the use of indoor
accommodation we have three centres on-site
what security measures do you have in
place?
we use various security measures to protect
the site and our visitors, including a high quality digital CCTV
system, which is monitored remotely - all staff carry identification
groups are responsible for supervising
the young people in their care at all times
how do I check availability and book
in?
simply contact us
which activities are available at the
site?
abseiling - requires a qualified instructor
adventure
playground - self supervised activity
agility
trail - self supervised activity
air
rifle shooting - requires a qualified
instructor
archery - requires a qualified instructor
bouldering - self supervised activity
burma
rope bridge - self supervised activity
(rope required)
traditional
climbing - requires a qualified
instructor
auto-belay
rock climbing - requires a qualified
instructor
crate stacking - requires a qualified instructor
powerfan - requires a qualified instructor
football - self supervised activity
games room - self supervised activity
giant
games - self supervised activity
giant see-saw - requires a qualified instructor
Gladiator
Challenge - requires a qualified
instructor
high all-aboard - requires a qualified instructor
Jacob's
Ladder - requires a qualified instructor
leap of
faith - requires a qualified instructor
orienteering - self supervised activity
picture
treasure hunt - self supervised
activity
pioneering - self supervised activity (rope required)
rounders - self supervised activity
scramble
net - self supervised activity
(rope required)
team challenges
(low) - instructor-led or self-supervised
activity
team challenges
(medium) - requires a qualified
instructor
teambuilding
and initiative challenges - instructor-led
or self-supervised activity
trampolines - self supervised activity
volleyball - self supervised activity
zip wire - requires a qualified instructor
what other activities do you offer to
visiting youth groups?
we offer the following water activities
to Scouts, Guides and other visiting youth groups in partnership
with Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre - all are instructor-led:
sailing
kayaking
canoeing
katakanuing
windsurfing
raft
building
rowing
power
boating
are there any age restrictions on activities?
abseiling - minimum 6 years of age
adventure
playground - maximum 11 years of
age
agility
trail - minimum 6 years of age,
maximum 14 years of age
air
rifle shooting - minimum 8 years
of age
archery - minimum 8 years of age (Beaver Scout and Rainbow
Guide groups are exempt from age restrictions)
bouldering - minimum 6 years of age
traditional
climbing - minimum 6 years of age
auto-belay
rock climbing - must be at least
1.1 metres tall and weigh at least 5 stone (70lb/32kg) and less
than 17 stone (238lb/108kg) with a waist size of at least 40cm
(16inch) and less than 125cm (49 inch)
crate stacking - must weigh at least 5 stone (70lb/32kg) with
a waist size of at least 40cm (16inch)
powerfan - minimum 8 years of age, maximum weight 19 stone
games room - minimum 8 years of age (to use the games equipment)
giant see-saw - minimum 10 years of age
Gladiator
Challenge - minimum 8 years of
age
high all-aboard - minimum 10 years of age
Jacob's
Ladder - minimum 10 years of age
leap of
faith - minimum 10 years of age
team challenges
(low) - minimum 8 years of age
team challenges
(medium) - minimum 8 years of age
teambuilding
and initiative challenges - minimum
8 years of age
trampolines - minimum 6 years of age
zip wire - minimum 8 years of age, maximum weight 19 stone
sailing - minimum 9 years of age
kayaking - minimum 9 years of age
canoeing - minimum 9 years of age
katakanuing - minimum 9 years of age
windsurfing - minimum 9 years of age
raft
building - minimum 9 years of age
rowing - minimum 9 years of age
power
boating - minimum 9 years of age
do I need written parental consent to
take part in activities?
written parental consent and confirmation
that the individual is not subject to any restrictions under
the Firearms Act are required before a young person is allowed
to take part in air rifle shooting - a sample form can be obtained
here
do you have a standard declaration for
participation in air rifle shooting?
yes - a sample form can be obtained here
how many people can take part in an
activity session?
trampolines - a maximum of three people actually on the trampolines
at any one time
abseiling - up to 10 participants in a one hour session
traditional
climbing - up to 10 participants
in a one hour session
air
rifle shooting - up to 12 participants
in a one hour session
archery - up to 12 participants in a one hour session
auto-belay
rock climbing - up to 12 participants
in a one hour session
team challenges
(low) - up to 12 participants in
a one hour session
team challenges
(medium) - up to 12 participants
in a one hour session
teambuilding
and initiative challenges - up
to 12 participants in a one hour session
games room - activities for up to 8 participants at once
crate stacking - 12 participants per session (sessions 2hrs,
4hrs or 8hrs)
giant see-saw - 12 participants per session (sessions 2hrs,
4hrs or 8hrs)
Gladiator
Challenge - 12 participants per
session (sessions 2hrs, 4hrs or 8hrs)
high all-aboard - 12 participants per session (sessions 2hrs,
4hrs or 8hrs)
Jacob's
Ladder - 12 participants per session
(sessions 2hrs, 4hrs or 8hrs)
leap of
faith - 12 participants per session
(sessions 2hrs, 4hrs or 8hrs)
powerfan - up to 8 participants in a one hour session
zip wire - up to 12 participants in a two hour session
sailing - 8 participants per half day session
kayaking - 8 participants per half day session
canoeing - 8 participants per half day session
katakanuing - 8 participants per half day session
windsurfing - 6 participants per half day session
raft
building - 8 participants per half
day session
rowing - 8 participants per half day session
power
boating - 4 participants per half
day session
do I need to supply adult supervision?
yes - at least one responsible adult must
be at each activity at all times
how long do activity sessions last?
all activity sessions are a minimum of
one hour with the exception of high ropes and zip wire sessions,
which are a minimum of two hours and water activities, which
are in half-day sessions
the agility
trail, trampolines
and adventure playground
can usually be booked for up to two hours per day
can activities be affected by the weather?
abseiling, the adventure
playground, the agility
trail, bouldering,
the burma rope bridge, traditional climbing,
auto-belay rock climbing,
pioneering, the scramble
net, team challenges (low and
medium) and the trampolines
can all be affected by poor weather
high ropes activities, the zip
wire and powerfan
can continue in the rain but will be cancelled in extreme conditions
or at the discretion of the instructor
all water activities can be affected by
tide times and weather conditions
in the event of poor weather the above
activity sessions may be cancelled at the discretion of instructors
and site staff - we will endeavour to reschedule activity sessions
later during your stay or at a later date
which activities are only available
in daylight?
the adventure
playground, team challenges
(low and medium), the powerfan,
zip wire and the agility
trail can only be used in daylight hours
all water activities can only take place
in daylight hours
do you supply activity equipment and
instructors for activities?
yes - we supply activity equipment and
instructors for abseiling,
traditional climbing,
auto-belay rock climbing,
archery, air
rifle shooting, medium team
challenges, powerfan,
zip wire and all high
ropes activity sessions
we can also supply instructors for teambuilding and initiative challenges
and low team challenges if required
all water activities include equipment
and instructors
can we use your activity facilities
with our own equipment and instructors?
yes - your own qualified
instructors can hire our climbing complex, archery and air
rifle shooting ranges and high ropes activities upon production
of a valid qualification or the
relevant authorisation
can our qualified instructors use your
equipment?
instructors with GNAS archery qualifications,
NSRA air rifle shooting qualifications or ERCA high ropes qualifications
can hire our equipment, however, we do not hire out our climbing
and abseiling equipment for safety reasons without at least one
site observer present
if you intend to use your own instructors
they will be required to show evidence
of a valid qualification or the relevant authorisation prior
to use
do I need permission to bring my own
air rifle shooting equipment on to the site?
yes - you are required to obtain the consent
of the site manager before bringing your own air rifles on to
the site - simply contact us
you must make arrangements for the safe
storage of your equipment whilst on site
limited storage space is available for
visiting groups air rifle shooting equipment - please contact
us in advance to make arrangements
we do not accept responsibility for any
loss or damage to your equipment whilst held under our control
is there anywhere I can store my air
rifle shooting equipment on site?
limited storage space is available for
visiting groups air rifle shooting equipment - please contact
us in advance to make arrangements
we do not accept responsibility for any
loss or damage to your equipment whilst held under our control
what times are site instructor-led activity
sessions available?
site instructor-led activities are usually
available at any time with sufficient notice
what times are other activities available?
most activities are available at any time
the adventure playground, agility trail,
fan descender, zip wire, low and medium team challenges are only
available in daylight hours
all water activities are only available
in daylight hours subject to tide times
if we are using our own instructor and
equipment what times can we use your activities?
if you have your own instructor and equipment
you can use our activities at any time, subject to availability
where can I find photographs of activities?
here!
what's inside the climbing complex?
our climbing complex includes a tower with
a 33ft traditional climbing wall, an auto-belay simulated rock
climbing wall, a 33ft abseiling wall, a 15ft abseiling wall and
a 117ft (across) bouldering/traversing wall
how high is the tower?
the taller climbing and abseiling walls
are 33ft high
what's the difference between abseiling
and climbing?
abseiling is going down, climbing is going
up!
what's the difference between traditional
climbing and auto-belay climbing?
traditional climbing is controlled by hand
with a minimum of two instructors required to operate the tower
auto-belay climbing is controlled by an
automatic descender device which can be operated by one instructor
it is not possible to run traditional climbing
and auto-belay climbing at the same time because of differences
in the way the activities are run
what is bouldering?
bouldering (or traversing) is climbing
sideways instead of upwards
what's the adventure playground like?
the adventure
playground is designed around a mature oak tree with a tree
house - the two play towers leading to the tree house and the
house walkway are wheelchair accessible - amongst the many play
features is a wheelchair swing
what's the agility trail like?
the agility
trail has twelve above ground challenges linked by stepping
stone logs... can you complete the trail without touching the
ground?
what are the trampolines like?
the two ground-level trampolines
provide fun and exercise for all ages and are suitable for young
people with special needs
are there any special safety instructions
for the trampolines?
yes - download
them
can we have a bouncy castle?
yes - you can bring your own bouncy castle
on site or arrange to hire one from a local provider - please
check with us before making arrangements to bring any inflatables
on site
inflatables can be extremely dangerous
- adult supervision is required at all times - the supervising
adult assumes all responsibility for the safety of participants
what are the low and medium team challenges?
low and medium
team challenges are a number of
different activities designed to strengthen teamwork, co-operation
and communication skills - find
out more!
what are the teambuilding and initiative
challenges?
teambuilding
and initiative challenges are designed
to test your team working and problem solving skills - this can
be an instructor-led activity or a self-supervised activity -
find out more!
what is the Burma rope bridge?
the Burma
rope bridge is a self-supervised pioneering project - we
recommend that someone with pioneering experience is fully involved
with construction and the structure is tested prior to use for
health and safety reasons.
the kit includes a pre-assembled rope bridge
- you will need to use pioneering poles and your own rope to
put up the bridge
you will need to bring your own rope with
you
what is pioneering?
pioneering is building structures with poles and ropes, knots
and lashings - the structures can be used to create an obstacle
course, bridges or used with scramble nets etc
you can book the pioneering
poles, the Burma Rope Bridge
and the scramble net
you will need to bring your own rope with
you
what's inside the games room?
the games room is equipped with an air hockey table, pool table
and table tennis table
what is orienteering?
orienteering is transferring map points from a master map to
a blank map then locating waymarkers using the map - the idea
is to note down all the letters from the waymarkers and complete
the course as quickly as possible
can I download free orienteering maps?
yes - download
them
can I download a free picture treasure
hunt?
yes - download
them
can I download a free wordsearch?
yes - download
them
do you have any other games equipment
on site?
we have a range of giant
games, football goals, rounders equipment, volleyball nets and
nine pin quoits
our giant games include
giant chess, giant dominoes, giant jenga, giant ludo, giant noughts
and crosses, giant connect four and giant snakes and ladders
what other activities are available
close to the site?
there are a range of tourist
attractions and activities
available nearby
can you arrange water activities?
yes - contact us
where can we go for navigation training
and big widegames?
Canford Heath, the fourth largest heathland
in Dorset, is only a short walk from the site, ideal for hikes
and larger scale widegames
if you prefer a drive the site is within
easy reach of the New
Forest and the Isle of Purbeck
where can we go for a walk?
there are various walks including the Stour
Valley Way and Castleman
Trailway, both with easy access from the site
how much will it cost?
see the price
guide for costs
do you have risk assessments for activities?
yes - contact us
how do I check availability and book
in?
BOOK NOW!
what time can we get in to the Jubilee
Centre when we arrive?
in the school summer holidays you can arrive
any time after 2pm - arrival times are flexible at all other
times
only seven day, Saturday-Saturday bookings
will usually be accepted during the school summer holidays -
contact us to make arrangements
what time do we need to be out of the
Jubilee Centre when we depart?
in the school summer holidays you need
to vacate the building by 11am although you don't need to leave
the site immediately, you are welcome to stay as longer - departure
times are flexible at all other times - contact
us to make arrangements
what's inside the Jubilee Centre?
the Jubilee
Centre includes:
a main hall measuring 10.6m (35ft) by 5.8m
(19ft) equipped with tables and benches
seven dormitories - two with three bunks
(sleeps six in each of the two rooms), four with two bunks (sleeps
four in each of the four rooms) and one with two single beds
and an en-suite toilet and shower facilities which is fully equipped
for disabled guests
a large draughts board set into the floor
with pieces
a kitchen including a large gas cooker,
microwave, fridge/freezer and a full
range of cooking and eating utensils
male and female toilets and showers
the centre is equipped to house 30 persons
bedding is not included
where can I find photographs of the
Jubilee Centre?
here!
how much will it cost?
see the price
guide for costs
where is the Jubilee Centre?
the Jubilee
Centre is set in it's own private area in the corner of the
main camping field
is there anywhere to camp close to the
Jubilee Centre?
yes - we have space for tents within the
Jubilee Centre enclosure
alternatively you can camp in the main
field, just outside the centre
how many people can sleep in the Jubilee
Centre?
the centre is equipped to house 30 persons
- additional visitors could sleep in the main hall of the Jubilee Centre using camp beds
or airbeds if required
bedding is not included
how many beds are in the Jubilee Centre?
the centre has a total of 30 beds
bedding is not included
how many bedrooms are in the Jubilee
Centre?
the centre has seven dormitories - two
with three bunks (sleeps six in each of the two rooms), four
with two bunks (sleeps four in each of the four rooms) and one
with two single beds and an en-suite toilet and shower facilities
which is fully equipped for disabled guests
bedding is not included
how big is the main hall in the Jubilee
Centre?
the main hall measures 10.6m (35ft) by
5.8m (19ft)
how many tables are in the Jubilee Centre?
there are usually at least five tables
in the Jubilee Centre
are chairs and benches supplied in the
Jubilee Centre?
yes - the centre includes tables, chairs
and benches
what's included in the kitchen in the
Jubilee Centre?
the Jubilee
Centre kitchen includes a large gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer
and a full range of
cooking and eating utensils
do I have to pay for any gas and electricity
that I use?
no - gas and electricity are included in
the fixed fee payable for the centre
is bedding/linen included in this centre?
no - please bring your own bedding with
you
does the Jubilee Centre have free toilets,
showers and central heating?
yes - the centre includes free toilets,
hot water showers and central heating
does the Jubilee Centre have facilities
for the disabled?
yes - the centre is fully equipped for
disabled visitors
does the Jubilee Centre have WiFi access?
yes - the Jubilee Centre has full WiFi
coverage - you will need to obtain a WiFi key from reception
for a small charge
why is it called the Jubilee Centre?
the Jubilee
Centre was built in 1977, the year of the Queen's Silver
Jubilee
is there a large draughts board and
playing pieces in the hall of the Jubilee Centre?
yes - the centre includes a large draughts
board set into the floor with pieces
does the Jubilee Centre have vehicle
access and car parking?
yes - the Jubilee
Centre has it's own dedicated car park right outside the
centre accessed via the Holloway
Avenue gate
do you have risk assessments for the
Jubilee Centre?
yes - contact us
how do I check availability and book
in?
BOOK NOW!
what time can we get in to the Dad Atkins
Centre when we arrive?
in the school summer holidays you can arrive
any time after 2pm - arrival times are flexible at all other
times
only seven day, Saturday-Saturday bookings
will usually be accepted during the school summer holidays -
contact us to make arrangements
what time do we need to be out of the
Dad Atkins Centre when we depart?
in the school summer holidays you need
to vacate the building by 11am although you don't need to leave
the site immediately, you are welcome to stay as longer - departure
times are flexible at all other times - contact
us to make arrangements
what's inside the Dad Atkins Centre?
the Dad
Atkins Centre includes:
a main hall measuring 15.7m (51ft) by 7.4m
(24ft) which has dividers that can be moved out to provide some
segregation if required, equipped with 36 mattresses, tables
and benches
two Leader rooms - one sleeping two Leaders
and the other sleeping four Leaders
a kitchen including a large gas cooker,
microwave, fridge/freezer and a full
range of cooking and eating utensils
two toilet/shower rooms and a third toilet
the centre is equipped to house 42 persons
(with 6 beds and 36 mattresses for sleeping on the floor) - bedding
is not included
where can I find photographs of the
Dad Atkins Centre?
here!
how much will it cost?
see the price
guide for costs
where is the Dad Atkins Centre?
the Dad
Atkins Centre is in the copse area of the site
is there anywhere to camp close to the
Dad Atkins Centre?
yes - we have space for tents in the copse
sites close to the centre
alternatively you can camp in the main
field, just a short walk from the centre
how many people can sleep in the Dad
Atkins Centre?
the centre is equipped to house 42 persons
(with 6 beds and 36 mattresses for sleeping on the floor)
bedding is not included
how many beds are in the Dad Atkins
Centre?
the centre has 6 beds and 36 mattresses
for sleeping on the floor
bedding is not included
how many bedrooms are in the Dad Atkins
Centre?
the centre has two Leader rooms - one sleeping
two Leaders and the other sleeping four Leaders
bedding is not included
how big is the main hall in the Dad
Atkins Centre?
the main hall measures 15.7m (51ft) by
7.4m (24ft)
how many tables are in the Dad Atkins
Centre?
there are usually at least eight tables
in the Dad Atkins Centre
are chairs and benches supplied in the
Dad Atkins Centre?
yes - the centre includes tables, chairs
and benches
what's included in the kitchen in the
Dad Atkins Centre?
the Dad
Atkins Centre kitchen includes a large gas cooker, microwave,
fridge/freezer and a full
range of cooking and eating utensils
do I have to pay for any gas and electricity
that I use?
no - gas and electricity are included in
the fixed fee payable for the centre
is bedding/linen included in this centre?
no - please bring your own bedding with
you
does the Dad Atkins Centre have free
toilets, showers and central heating?
yes - the centre includes free toilets,
hot water showers and central heating
does the Dad Atkins Centre have facilities
for the disabled?
yes - the centre is fully equipped for
disabled visitors
does the Dad Atkins Centre have WiFi
access?
yes - the Dad Atkins Centre has full WiFi
coverage - you will need to obtain a WiFi key from reception
for a small charge
why is it called the Dad Atkins Centre?
the Dad
Atkins Centre is named after Frank 'Dad' Atkins, the first
Warden of Butchers Coppice (1931 to 1939)
does the Dad Atkins Centre have vehicle
access and car parking?
yes - the Dad
Atkins Centre has car parking right outside the centre accessed
via the Holloway Avenue
gate
do you have risk assessments for the
Dad Atkins Centre?
yes - contact us
how do I check availability and book
in?
simply contact us
do you have any leaflets about the site?
yes...
Planning
Your Stay - information
leaflet about Butchers Coppice
Where's
the Nearest...
- local directory of key services
where is the site?
our address is Butchers Coppice Scout Campsite,
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
get directions
how do I get to the site?
get directions
how much will it cost?
see the price
guide for costs
do you have risk assessments for the
site?
yes - contact us
do you have a Health & Safety Policy?
yes - download them
do you have a Child Protection Policy?
yes - download them
do you have an Equal Opportunities Policy?
yes - download them
do you have a standard declaration for
participation in air rifle shooting?
yes - download
them
have you got a local directory of useful
contacts - superstores, takeaway food, supplies etc?
yes - download
them
when is the office open?
the site office is usually open most of
the day and early evening
are you a member of the Association
of Scout & Guide Centres (ASGC)?
yes - we are a member of
the Association
of Scout & Guide Centres
do I need to complete a Nights Away
Notification (NAN) form for our stay?
as Butchers Coppice is a Scout campsite
you do not need to notify the host District Commissioner
of your visit - you only need to notify your own District Commissioner
in line with the process in your own District
you may need the following information
for your Nights Away Notification Form:
VENUE NAME: Butchers Coppice
VENUE ADDRESS: Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth,
BH11 9JW
TELEPHONE: 01202 574747
you do not need to complete the 'Host DC
Name' or 'Telephone' boxes
are areas of the site out of bounds?
yes - please ask your group not to enter
anyone else's campsite, any buildings, any activity areas, car
parks or the area around the staff centre, reception or the Games
Room unless instructed to do so
what first aid arrangements are in place?
you are responsible for providing adequate
first aid arrangements for your group
assistance is usually available from reception
during office opening hours
when is quiet time?
quiet time is from 11pm to 7am
what happens if there's severe weather?
Some organisations, for example, the Cub
Scout Section, require that emergency shelter is available in
the event of an emergency or severe weather. In these circumstances
we can arrange basic shelter either on site or locally so that
you do not need to hire indoor accommodation just for this reason.
If you prefer to have the use of indoor
accommodation we have two centres on-site.