Super Scouting Adventures for Cubs, Brownies, Beavers and Rainbows!
Whether you are looking for an evening out of the Scout Hut, Summer Camp excursions, or holiday and weekend days out, we can offer an exciting range of activities in a stunning environment. We are located in the heart of the Surrey countryside within walking distance of both Walton Firs and Hays Wood Guide Camp.
If you have not seen Painshill Park, or would like to refresh your memory, we are happy to send a ‘Complimentary Entry Ticket’, for you to see the opportunities this unique landscape can provide. We are always happy to show leaders around our education facilities and talk through our activities.
Our wild woodland, open meadow, beatiful gardens and fantastical towers, tents, temples and amazing Crystal Grotto are the perfect setting for super scouting adventures. Read on to see our suggestions for how our activities contribute towards badges.
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Art Badge: Painting in the Park - Come and get inspired! Use your artistic talent to make a marvellous model of our Ruined Abbey and draw the people, animals (or monsters!) that might live there.
Adventure Badge: Camp Building - Pack provisions, plot a route and set off on your Adventure. After hiking to the western woods build bivouacs with materials from the forest floor.
Naturalist Badge: Nature Explorers - You will need eagle eyes for this badge as we track down birds and beasties then finish off with a super woodland scavenger hunt!
Navigator Badge: Pirate Bill's Treasure Hunt - Can you hunt down Pirate Bill's long lost buried treasure? Follow the treasure map, and use a compass, a tape measure and the pirate's cunning clues: you might strike gold!
Scientist Badge Part A: Fix the Wheel - Oh no, the waterwheel is broken! Can you help us fix it? Experiment with pumps, gears and models and make the wheel work.
Scientist Badge Part B: Lake Dipping - Grab your nets and discover the creatures that lurk in our lake! After collecting the watery wildlife we will take a closer look under the video microscope!
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides
Artist: Come and get inspired! Create a collage out of leaves, sticks and whatever you can find, write a perfect poem and make a huge art tree!
Brownie Camper: Pack provisions, plot a route and set off on your Adventure. After hiking to the western woods build bivouacs with materials from the forest floor.
Naturalist: You will need eagle eyes for this badge as we track down animals, birds and beasties and finish off with some super animal art!
Out and About: Can you hunt down Pirate Bill's long lost buried treasure? Use your map, compass and the pirate's cunning clues and you might strike gold!
Science Investigator: Oh no, the waterwheel is broken! Can you help us fix it? Experiment with pumps, gears and models and make the wheel work.
Wildlife Explorer: Let's look for some wonderful wildlife! Find the signs of wild animals, listen out for birds and pond dip for crazy creatures.
Prices & General Information:
We can tailor a day to your specific learning needs so please contact us. We are always happy to arrange pre-visits and send you any information or materials you require. Our activities can accomodate up to 35 children per session. If your group is only small, why not team up with another group and arrange to visit us together?
Single Activity £5 per head, adults come FREE!
- One 2 hour Painshill Park staff led activity for up to 35 children.
Day of Activities £160 per group (35 children)
- One 2 hour Painshill Park staff led activity.
- One 2 hour self led activity (trails, walk-abouts or treasure hunts).
NP. If you chose this option for an evening visit you would be more than welcome to come one evening for a led activity and then make a return visit for your self led activity at a time and date of your choice with no additional cost.
Fully Led Day £300 per group (35 children)
- Two 2 hour Painshill Park Staff led activities.
A fantastic way to take the stress out of a Summer Camp, a weekend or holiday Out and About. Painshill Park Staff will lead the day from your arrival to your departure. You will have two sessions, with each session generally lasting about two hours. If you want to stay longer we enjoy our work so much we are happy to extend sessions!
Night Hikes, Day Hikes and Self-Led Visits: £3 per child (aged 5-18 years)
£5 per adult
Just come in and have a walk around or hike or work on some of your own activities using Painshill Park's fantastic natural and educational resources. You can visit us outside of opening hours for Night Hikes or Morning Wildlife Spotting by arrangement with our education team.
Please contact the Painshill Education Team to plan your visit by calling 01932 868 113 or sending an email to education@painshill.co.uk
