Broadwater Scout Campsite

Through external funding the site seeks to assist in the development of Broadwater to accommodate residential and camping facilities along with adventurous activities for Scouts – Guides and all other youth organisations and special needs.
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Since 1968 Broadwater has been a scout campsite, we have 5 main buildings dating from 1939 War time army & POW Camp the site covers an area of 6 acres, which is leasehold and this lasts until 2027.

In 1997 saw the first development from grant money, this was to the Troop Room and since that time monies we have raised have been spent on the Roofing on the remaining four buildings. Refurbishment of the Crew block - to house 12 Crew, Ladies and Gents Toilets – Showers, Providore, Office, Workshop Stores for equipment at a cost of some £82,000

In 2003 saw our biggest project to date the refurbishment of the Alfrey Lodge. This contains 26 beds divided into small and comfortable rooms Toilet & Shower are suitable for Special Needs. Kitchen & dining area Fully central heated throughout Double glazed – Fire & Security Doors at a cost £39,000

In 2005 we completed the refurbishment of the Aylesford Pack Holiday centre costing nearly £40,000, providing us with a high level of indoor accomodation suitable of all uses throughout the year.

At the end of 2006 we finally got the roof onto the Climbing and Absieling building after several delays.

By the start of 2008 we completed the development of the climbing and absieling facility. Both of these activities are now indooor and the climbing Wall has been extended to provide a top quality activity.

Scouting is our Game