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 football pitches, conference and meeting spaces, cafes, studios, IT suites, residential bunkboxes 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 our visitor guide.
Two full size 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
Seating for up to 100 people, total capacity 1,000
Additional on-site training equipment available (teqball, football tennis, mannequins, mini-goals)
Disabled viewing area
Indoor viewing from cafe
Home of Norwich City Women FC
Full sized 11-a-side grass pitch
Pitch barriers
Two dugouts
Box nets with stanchions
Tended year-round by grounds team
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 Hub building. Finished in 2021, the 1,100m2 space includes the Inspire studio, café, changing rooms and more.
A unique space to hire for conferences, meetings, workshops or events – or perhaps just as a warm and welcoming place to enjoy cake and coffee with friends and family – the Hub is central to everything that goes on at The Nest.
includes
Inspire Studio
IT Suite Café
Six changing rooms
Accessible changing room
Physio suite
Stunning 200m2 studio space for events, conferences, and classes
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
Suite with computers for meetings, lessons and analysis
10 x 21.5 inch computers
65” inch 4K TV screen with HDMI ports
Capacity for 14
Fridge with drink station
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
Recover Physio suite
On-site physio available
Three-section electric physio couch
Counter space with handwash sink
Ice machine
Bespoke 12m2 facilities 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
Renovated in 2018, the Clubhouse building is a welcoming environment complete with an array of spaces.
It’s perfect for events, conferences or as the focal point for visiting groups to relax and recharge.
includes
Engage space
Play room
Meeting room
Dining area and kitchen
Showers
Relaxed space for conferences, meetings or as a unwind space
Projector screen
Four additional looped 4K 55” TV screens
PA system (two hand mics)
Capacity for 150
Table tennis, pool, table football and darts available
Adjoining space, perfect for computer game tournaments
Three 4K 55” TV Screens
Games consoles
Kitchen and dining area
Full catering kitchen available
Seated canteen capacity of 70 at a time
On-site catering tailored for group’s needs
Quiet meeting place
55” inch 4k TV screen with HDMI
Charging points around the room
Capacity for 8
Five bunkboxes, each sleeping 14
Adjoining safeguarding compliant private party leader room in four bunkboxes
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
Bunkbox total capacity of 70
Six deluxe bell tents - each sleep 5 (total of additional 30 guests)
Let imaginations run wild in our adventure playground
330m2 of enclosed outdoor play, built into the surrounding woodland
35-metre & todler zip line
Raised walkways, treehouse, ladders, ropes, swings, slide & climbing wall
Multi sensory activities for those with physical and mental disabilities
Den-building & Bushcraft
The Hut - outdoor classroom with capacity for 20 Sand pit
A variety of catering options tailored for all groups and events
Bespoke menus for your groups compiled by our Catering team
Event catering including canapes, business breakfasts and more
Full-board option
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)
With residential capacity for up to 70 students and staff, The Nest is a unique environment for schools on a safe and secure site.
Facilities include grass sports pitches, games rooms, teaching spaces and full-board catering provision – and for younger groups, the Challenge Woods. It’s ideal for day-visits and both short and week-long residentials.
Challenge Woods - free play
Challenge Woods - teambuilding
Cricket
Dance
Education session - indoors
Education session - outdoors
Fitness
Football Footgolf Rounders
A number of our activities can be led by Norwich City Community Sports Foundation qualified coaches
Make The Nest the next venue for your event. With super indoor and outdoor facilities, in-house catering and a friendly team, it’s the perfect venue for away days, conferences, meetings, lectures, courses, and business breakfasts.
The Hub building includes our large Inspire space, IT suites and a private board room.
The Clubhouse contains a large Engage space, private boardroom and a canteen-style cafe.
For breaks or downtime, the site’s seven sports pitches are perfect for team-building games and activities.
Parking for 200 vehicles
4K HD Screens & Projectors
Indoor & outdoor sound systems
Café
Catering refreshments (breakfasts, hot meals, canapes and buffets)
Catering facilities
Hearing loop fitted
Games & activities available
Free WiFi
Half day and full date rates available
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9am 9.30am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm - 2.45pm 2.45pm - 4.30pm 4.45pm
Arrive & breakfast
Presentation in Inspire studio
Lunch
Use of pitches for physical activity & teambuilding
Refreshments
Workshops & games in Engage & Relax spaces
Depart
Whether you’re a grassroot or elite side, The Nest is the perfect place to enjoy a high-quality football residential break.
Players can enjoy the site’s 3G & grass pitches, superb on-site accommodation and catering, while creating bonds and building teamwork that’ll last a life time.
Add-ons include excursions and training sessions led by the Foundation’s FA-qualified staff, while friendlies or tournaments involving local sides can be arranged.
Use of site’s match & training pitches (grass and 3G)
Match analysis suite
Meeting, briefing spaces and use of physiotherapy room
Equipment including teqball, football tennis and more
Catering kitchen with dining facilities for 70
Each bunkbox sleeps 14, with adjoining group leader rooms
Opportunity to play local and Norwich City representative teams
If dates work, opportunity to take in a Carrow Road ground tour or fixture
1 night weekend
week long Stays available
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Morning Arrive
Afternoon Training & Challenge Woods
Evening FIFA tournament & movie night
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Morning Training
Afternoon Fixtures vs. local sides
Evening Beach visit sundAy
Morning Fixtures vs. Norwich City CSF
Afternoon Carrow Road ground tour
Evening Depart
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From parties and anniversaries through to wedding receptions and fundraisers, host your celebration on our site.
Outdoor & indoor facilities
In-house catering
Friendly staff
We’re the home of awesome birthday parties in Norwich! Our affordable packages offer up either an action packed party in our Challenge Woods, or a football themed party run by Community Sports Foundation coaches.
Variety of packages and add-ons, including use of indoor space
Range of party food, drinks and cakes available for additional charge
Use The Nest’s incredible indoor facilities as the new home of your fitness classes – it’s perfect for indoor fitness, yoga, pilates and more.
Inspire space has fitness class capacity for 40 Café & parking facilities
Changing rooms, showers & lockers
All our pitches are available to hire for block bookings or for one-off matches.
5, 7, 9, Junior-11 or 11-a-side configurations
Grass or 3G pitches
Slots available across the week, during the day and evenings too
The Nest is a 20-minute drive from Norwich train station, which has direct connections to London, Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Nottingham, Manchester and Liverpool.
By AirWe are located next to Norwich International Airport, with transfers available on request.
BusA hourly bus service, the Canary Konect, connects The Nest with the airport, city centre, Norwich train station and Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City Football Club
Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Castle
Carrow Road (match & ground tour)
City centre shopping
North Norfolk coast beaches
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
The Broads National Park
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