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High Ropes & Zip Wire
Test your nerve on our aerial trekking course and twin zip wires soaring through the canopy.
Explore →Hockley, Essex — Charity #1015218
Adventure is
calling.
Set within 30 acres of Essex woodland, Belchamps is a safe, challenging playground where young people grow through outdoor play — and have a brilliant time doing it.
Est. 1936Open 365 DaysAALA Licensed
90
Years of Adventure
The Great Outdoors
Choose your own challenge from over 40 on-site activities — all run by qualified instructors.
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Camping & Campfires
Traditional woodland camping with patrol sites, hammock plantations and roaring fire circles.
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Target Sports
Develop focus and precision with archery, crossbow, tomahawk throwing and air rifle ranges.
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Climbing & Crate Stack
Conquer the climbing tower or build a precarious crate tower with your team. Harness up.
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Buildings, Fields & Hammocks
Sleep beneath the pines.
Whether you want a heated indoor bunk, a patrol pitch on open ground, or a hammock swinging between century-old trees — we've got space for every kind of group.
Indoor Buildings
Heated lodges sleeping up to 60, with kitchens and washrooms.
Camping Fields
Six open fields for patrol tents, marquees and large group camps.
Hammock Plantation
Unique tree-strung hammock sites tucked deep in our pine woods.
What's On
Public events, family days and member-only adventures throughout the year.
May02
Spring into Adventure 2026
A full weekend of family-friendly outdoor activities for all ages.
Jul12
Belchamps 90th Anniversary
Celebrating nine decades of Scouting adventure in Essex.
Oct31
Spooky Activity Day
Pumpkin carving, ghost trails and torch-lit camp games.
Nov07
Firework Display 2026
Essex's biggest community firework spectacular returns.
30
Acres of Woodland
40+
On-site Activities
12k
Annual Visitors
90
Years of Heritage
Plan Your Visit
Pricing & bookings.
Download the right price sheet for your group, then get in touch to lock in your dates.
2026 Rates
Owner Districts
Special rates for Scout groups within our owner districts.
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Scouts, Guides & Youth
Discounted rates for affiliated youth organisations.
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Schools & Other
Curriculum-linked day visits and residentials.
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