Hire Our Facilities
Embark on your next Scouting adventure in the heart of Clanfield, Hampshire, surrounded by the beautiful South Downs countryside. Nestled in a charming village, our fully-equipped Scout hall, kitchen, showers, enclosed garden (with fire pit!) are available for hire, providing the ideal backdrop for your group’s camping trips and nights away.
As a purpose-built facility, we are well equipped for hosting groups, with all the amenities essential for a smooth camp experience. With full wheelchair accessibility, inclusivity is at the forefront, enabling everyone to partake in the activities.
Our Scout Hut offers more than just a fantastic base to spend the night. Explore the beauty of the surrounding countryside, from hiking up Butser Hill to mountain biking in the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, followed by astronomy lessons at the Clanfield Observatory and uncovering the UK’s rich history at Butser Hill Ancient Farm.
Not only do we host visiting Scout Groups, we also consider private bookings. Whether you’re hosting a quiz night, kids party or barn dance you are welcome to submit an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Book our scout hut today: bookings@clanfieldscouts.org.
Large Garden and Fire Pit
Hall Entry from the garden
Firepit area
Large Hall
Spacious Indoor Area
Plenty of Storage
Plenty of chairs and tables
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Accessible Toilet and Shower
Accessible Shower
Toilets
Accessible toilet
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Equipped Kitchen
Equipped Kitchen
Equipped Kitchen
Kitchen hatch through to hall
Health and Safety Compliant
Large Car Park
Located in picturesque Clanfield
Clanfield Old Village
Clanfield Old Village
Local Countryside
Hyden Lane
Quiet Area
Local Shops
Clanfield Village Pond
Nearby Skatepark
Peel Park
Clanfield Meadow
Peel Park Basketball Court
Amenities
Wheelchair Accessible
Enclosed outdoor space
Fully Equipped Kitchen with an oven, 2 fridges and microwave
Two Showers
Campfire Pit
Large Hall
Things to do nearby
The wonderful Queen Elizabeth II Country Park is an hours hike through fields from the Hut (via Chalton Lane) or a short 10min drive up the A3. There are many amenities at the park including:
- Mountain Biking
- Pizza ovens
- Play Areas
- Orienteering
- Assault Course
- Hikes
- Accessible mobility trampers
Fort Purbook is an activity centre owned by Peter Ashley, which is a 20min drive away. It is in an old military fort overlooking Portsmouth, providing an awe-inspiring historical backdrop and can host many adventure activities including:
- Mountain Biking
- Bouldering
- Initiative Games
- Bushcraft
- Rifle Shooting
- Laser Tag
- Ghost Tours
- Equestrian Activities
- Archery
- Blindfolded String Trail
Butser Hill Ancient Farm is an open-air archaeology museum. Their buildings include a Roman villa, Celtic village, Stone Age farm, and Saxon halls — all reconstructed from real UK archaeology, and open to be explored! Step back in time and get close up with buildings, technologies, and animals from the ancient past. They host all manner of events with re-enactments to festivals, and they can facilitate large group bookings.
There are many excellent hikes around Clanfield Village and the surrounding countryside including:
- Hikes up Butser Hill – the highest point in Hampshire!
- Windmill Hill, overlooking Clanfield
- The Queen Elizabeth II Park Loop
- Walks from the Red Lion Pub or the famous Bat and Ball Cricket Pub.
Clanfield Observatory
Clanfield is lucky to host The Hampshire Astronomical Group’s Clanfield Observatory , which is reputed to be one of the best equipped amateur observatories in the UK. They are happy to host visits with Scout groups, and will provide a comprehensive guided tour of the Observatory and show the ‘wonders of the night sky’ through their large research-grade telescopes. There is a small fee charged – currently £5 per child, £10 per adult – with a maximum of 32 persons per visit.
We are lucky to be placed in an area with lots of lovely local parks. There are two within 5-10mins walking distance of the hut. Peel Park is on top of the hill with a large play area, skatepark, football field and small basketball court. This park is also a dog-free zone. There is also Clanfield Meadow which hosts the Clanfield Cricket Club and which also features a large play area and a large open space for games.
Prices
Uniformed Organisations
Weekday Hire: £6 per hour
Sleepovers: £25 per night + £2 per person
Private Hire
Weekday Hire: £9 per hour
Weekend Hire: £13 per hour
Enquire now!
Hyden Lodge, Little Hyden Lane, Clanfield, PO8 0RU
bookings@clanfieldscouts.org.uk