The NEST
residentials at the nest
The NEST
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a world class, high performance facility for eVeryone
Jake Humphrey, TV & Radio Presenter & Foundation Chairperson
to welcome the nest
Located on the outskirts of Norwich, The Nest is the Community Sports Foundation’s state-of-the-art community hub.
The multi-million pound site contains high-quality grass and 3G football pitches, conference and meeting spaces, cafe, studios, residential bunk boxes and an adventure playground all set in a secluded and secure, green and leafy 22-acre site.
What’s more, every booking you make helps support the Foundation’s work in the community.
Discover everything The Nest can offer you with this visitors guide.
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Café/refreshments
Toilets Bunkboxes
Coach parking
Pitches (numbered)
pitches
norfolk hire arena & lauren hemp community pitch
Two full sized state-of-the-art 11-a-side 3G pitches
Floodlit
Dugouts
Movable 7, 9, Junior-11 and 11-a-side goals with box nets
PA and music system
Additional on-site training equipment available (teqball, football tennis, mannequins, mini-goals)
Disabled viewing area
Norfolk Hire Arena only:
Seating for up to 100 people, total capacity 1,000
Indoor viewing from café
Home of Norwich City Women FC
the joma arena
Full sized 11-a-side grass pitch
Pitch barriers
Two dugouts
Box nets with stanchions
Tended year-round by grounds team
Quality grass pitches
Pitches
for all ages
5 / 7 / 9-a-side J-11 and 11-a-side marked pitches
Movable 5, 7, 9, J-11 and 11-a-side goals
Tended year-round by grounds team
At the heart of the site, is the new Hub building. Finished in 2021, the 1,100m2 space includes The Store, the Inspire studio, café, changing rooms and more.
A unique space for meetings, workshops or events – or perhaps just as a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a drink or bite to eat with teammates – the Hub is central to everything that goes on at The Nest.
Inspire Studio
The Hub Boardroom
Café
The Store
Six changing rooms
Accessible changing room
Physio suite
Stunning 200m2 studio space for events, entertainment, and activities inspire
3m jumbo 4K TV screen with multiple inputs
Three additional 65” 4K TV screens
PA system (hand mic, lapel mic, headset mic)
Next-gen lighting
Hearing loop fitted
Capacity for 200
Sound-proofed partition wall creates two smaller 100m2 spaces
Three additional 65” 4K TV screens
Ceiling skylights let in natural light
3m jumbo TV screen
Remote-controlled RGB colour changing LED lights
Easy-slide sound-proofed partition wall creates two separate spaces
INNOVATE
Room perfect for meetings and post match analysis sessions
65” inch 4K TV screen with HDMI ports
Fridge with drink station
Capacity for 14
the store
With unbeatable deals on quality second-hand sports gear and exclusive Foundation kit, The Store is a sustainable retail space — where performance meets purpose.
From boots to bottles, tops to trainers, The Store has everything visitors need for those last-minute sportswear essentials.
changing rooms
20m2 FA compliant changing rooms with showers
Four player changing rooms
Two referee changing rooms
Adjoining shower and toilet facilities
50 lockers with electronic combination locks
Tactics board
physio suite
accessible changing
Bespoke facility for those with disabilities to change and shower
Adjustable, wall mounted bench and washbasin
Accessible shower
Hoist, ceiling & loop
Peninsular toilet
12m2 of non-slip floorspace
Privacy screen
On-site physio available
Three-section electric physio couch
Counter space with handwash sink Ice machine Recover Physio suite
the box
A versatile health and wellbeing facility. Includes state-of-the-art interactive technology and adaptive sports equipment
The Box can function as a fitness centre, classroom, or community hub as needed. Facilities include:
2 x Exercise Bikes
Punch Bag
Free Weights
SkiErg Machine
Lü Interactive Wall
Unisex toilet facilities
clubhouse
Renovated in 2018, the Clubhouse building is a welcoming environment complete with an array of spaces.
It’s the perfect focal point for visiting groups to relax and recharge during their stay with us.
Showers includes
Engage space
Play room
Meeting room
Dining area and kitchen
Relaxed space for visiting groups to unwind
Projector screen
Table tennis, pool, table football and darts available engage
Four additional looped 4K 55” TV screens
PA system (two hand mics)
Capacity for 150
Games consoles play
Adjoining annex, perfect for computer game tournaments
Three 4K 55” TV screens
dining area
Kitchen and dining area
Full catering kitchen available
Seated canteen capacity of 70 at a time
On-site catering tailored for group’s needs
meeting room
Quiet meeting place
55” inch 4k TV screen with HDMI
Charging points around the room
Capacity for 8
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bunk boxes
Comfy on-site accommodation for visiting groups
Five bunk boxes, each sleeping 14
Adjoining safeguarding compliant private party leader room in four bunk boxes
En-suite WC facilities
Shower facilities located a short distance away
Each bed includes personal lamp, charging point and under-the-bed storage
Electronic access keycard
Bunk box total capacity of 70
Six deluxe bell tents - each sleep 5 (total of additional 30 guests)
challenge woods
Outdoor adventure
playground
330m2 of enclosed outdoor play, built into the surrounding woodland
35m zip line and separate toddler zip line
Raised walkways, treehouse, ladders, ropes, swings, slide and climbing wall
Multi sensory activities for those with physical and mental disabilities
The Hut - outdoor classroom with capacity for 20
adVenture
eVent catering
A variety of catering options tailored for all groups and events
Bespoke menus available by our Catering team
Event catering including canapés, business breakfasts and more
Full-board option
the nest cafÉ
Our daily cafeteria located inside the Hub building
Serving barista coffee, snacks, hot food and Delia’s Canary Catering cakes
Views across the Norfolk Hire Arena
Open 9am–7pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-5pm (weekends)
football stays
Whether you’re a grass root or elite side, The Nest is the perfect place to enjoy a high-quality football residential break.
Players can experience the site’s state-of-the-art 3G and grass pitches, along with excellent on-site accommodation and catering. It’s the perfect environment to create bonds and build teamwork skills that will last a lifetime.
Add-ons can be arranged including, but not limited to, excursions and trainings sessions led by the Foundation’s FA-qualified staff and friendlies or tournaments involving local sides. amenities 1 night weekend week long
2 x 3G pitches and 7 x grass pitches
Meeting spaces for pre match briefings, classroom sessions and/or post match analysis
Physiotherapy room
Equipment, including teqball, football, tennis and more
Catering kitchen with dining facilities for 70
5 x bunk boxes, each sleeping 14 with adjoining group leader rooms
Excursions including the opportunity to take in a tour of Carrow Road or fixture
Matches with local or Norwich City representative teams
Stays available
A flexible home base for unforgettable group experiences.
Whether you're a school, sports club, youth organisation or community group, The Nest offers an adaptable and welcoming environment tailored to your needs.
Our facilities can be shaped to suit your schedule, goals and group size — from team-building camps to educational getaways or sports-focused stays. With comfortable accommodation, on-site catering, versatile indoor and outdoor activity spaces, and dedicated staff support, your group can focus on what matters most — learning, bonding and growing.
We work in close partnership with a network of outstanding sports venues across Norwich, should you require facilities outside of those on offer at The Nest.
Whatever your focus, whatever your goals — The Nest is your perfect residential base.
group experiences
The Nest is a 20-minute drive from Norwich train station, which has direct connections to London, Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Nottingham, Manchester and Liverpool.
Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Castle Carrow Road (match & ground tour)
City centre shopping
North Norfolk Coastline
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
The Broads National Park
We are located next to Norwich International Airport, with transfers available on request. by train by air getting here explore the area
carrow road
norfolk’s beaches
great yarmouth pleasure beach
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