In the thick of the action East Midlands For the purposes of this article, the East Midlands Region contains Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. It is a mixture of urban and rural with a wide range of things to do for a busy Explorer Scout Unit.
Getting there: Air: East Midlands Airport is between the three main cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. Rail: The Midland Main Line and the East Coast Mainline both run regular high-speed trains between here and London or the North and North West. Road: Main roads in this region run north to south, such as the M1 and the A1.
Campsites: The Region has a variety of campsites to suit the varied activities of Explorer Scouts: Drum Hill Scout Camp, Little Eaton, Derby. 47 acres of woodland, three open camping fields and a choice of three residential buildings. Several activities on-site available. www.drumhill.org.uk
Looking for somewhere to roam with rowdy Explorer Scouts? Check out the East Midlands for some cool camping and activities with attitude
Gradbach Scout Camp, Buxton, Derbyshire. 48 acres of mixed woodland and open fields, also two buildings for indoor accommodation. Right in the middle of the Peak District, an ideal base for expeditions, hillwalking and other hill activities. www.gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk Tansley Wood Scout Centre, Tansley, Derbyshire. Woodland site with stream, camping area and 16-bed bunkhouse. In the Peak District with access to a wide range of activities. www.tansleywood.org.uk Trent Lock Scout Activity Centre, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Field next to River Trent. Space for camping, perfect for water activity weekends. www.trentlock.org.uk
Oaks In Charnwood, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Woodland and field in rural setting with two cabins. A range of on-site activities available. www.oakscampsite.org.uk
Walesby Forest Scout Centre, Newark, Nottinghamshire. Woodland and open field for camping and indoor accommodation available. A wide range of on-site activities. www.walesbyforest.org.uk
Willesley Scout Camp Site, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. Grass and woodland. A wide range of activities available. www.willesley.org/campsite
John’s Lee Wood, Leicester, Leicestershire. 33 acres of woodland with camping pitches, four cabins, hot showers and a shop. www.jlw.me.uk
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