Moors and Coastal (23rd May – 25th May 2025)

DatesFriday 23rd May to Sunday 25th May 2025
ForAll sections/units within Moors and Coastal Scout District
Cost TBA
BookingsPlease nominate a group/unit leader to make one booking for all participants. Participant bookings should be managed by each group (e.g. by OSM). Individual participants may not book themselves, and should speak to their section/unit leader.
Day VisitsThere is currently no day visit option – this situation is being monitored and may change subject to at a later date.
ActivitiesOver 60 activities provided by Woodhouse Park will be on offer, including a number of exciting new activities.
ShopThe site shop will be open throughout the weekend, selling a variety of badges, clothing, hot & cold drinks, sweets & snacks, and more! Cash and card are accepted – we recommend young people bring around £10.
Health FormsThe online booking portal will collect health information – paper health forms will not be accepted and any helper or young person who is not on the system will not be able to take part in the event.
Shooting FormsAny young person who would like to do rifle shooting, laser tag, or crossbow shooting will need to bring a signed paper copy of the rifle shooting permission form available here. Please note if this is lost, the young person will not be able to take part in either activity – digital copies or photographs are not accepted.
ArrivalsThe centre will be open from 12 noon on Friday. Thursday day/evening set up will be available by prior arrangement with the centre team only.
Leader EnquiriesFor any booking/administration enquiries, please contact the district team

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Cabot – Big Fiesta (6th June – 8th June 2025)

Bookings will open in January 2025

DatesFriday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025
ForAll sections/units within Cabot Scout District
Cost£40 per young person, plus any additional charge by groups to cover catering, transport, etc. Please note this discounted price will increase April 30th to £50 per person.
£20 per adult, plus any additional charge by groups to cover catering, transport, etc.
Many groups may charge young people a higher rate to cover the costs of their leaders.
Please note this discounted price will increase April 30th to £30 per person.
BookingsPlease nominate a group/unit leader to make one booking for all participants. Participant bookings should be managed by each group (e.g. by OSM). Individual participants may not book themselves, and should speak to their section/unit leader.
Day VisitsThere is currently no day visit option – this situation is being monitored and may change subject to at a later date.
ActivitiesOver 60 activities provided by Woodhouse Park will be on offer, including a number of exciting new activities.
ShopThe site shop will be open throughout the weekend, selling a variety of badges, clothing, hot & cold drinks, sweets & snacks, and more! Cash and card are accepted – we recommend young people bring around £10.
Health FormsThe online booking portal will collect health information – paper health forms will not be accepted and any helper or young person who is not on the system will not be able to take part in the event.
Shooting FormsAny young person who would like to do rifle shooting, laser tag, or crossbow shooting will need to bring a signed paper copy of the rifle shooting permission form available here. Please note if this is lost, the young person will not be able to take part in either activity – digital copies or photographs are not accepted.
ArrivalsThe centre will be open from 12 noon on Friday. Thursday day/evening set up will be available by prior arrangement with the centre team only.
Leader EnquiriesFor any booking/administration enquiries, please contact the district team

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Monmouthshire – Big Fiesta (13th June – 15th June 2025)

Bookings will open in January 2025

DatesFriday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2025
ForAll sections/units within Monmothshire Scout District
Cost£40 per young person, plus any additional charge by groups to cover catering, transport, etc. Please note this discounted price will increase April 30th to £50 per person.
£20 per adult, plus any additional charge by groups to cover catering, transport, etc.
Many groups may charge young people a higher rate to cover the costs of their leaders.
Please note this discounted price will increase April 30th to £25 per person.
What’s included?Over 60 activities provided by Woodhouse Park will be on offer, including a number of exciting new activities, and a Monmouthshire Big Fiesta badge!
BookingsPlease nominate a group/unit leader to make one booking for all participants. Participant bookings should be managed by each group (e.g. by OSM). Individual participants may not book themselves, and should speak to their section/unit leader.
Day VisitsThere is currently no day visit option – this situation is being monitored and may change subject to at a later date.
ShopThe site shop will be open throughout the weekend, selling a variety of badges, clothing, hot & cold drinks, sweets & snacks, and more! Cash and card are accepted – we recommend young people bring around £10.
Health FormsThe online booking portal will collect health information – paper health forms will not be accepted and any helper or young person who is not on the system will not be able to take part in the event.
Shooting FormsAny young person who would like to do rifle shooting, laser tag, or crossbow shooting will need to bring a signed paper copy of the rifle shooting permission form available here. Please note if this is lost, the young person will not be able to take part in either activity – digital copies or photographs are not accepted.
ArrivalsThe centre will be open from 12 noon on Friday. Thursday day/evening set up will be available by prior arrangement with the centre team only.
Leader EnquiriesFor any booking/administration enquiries, please contact the district team

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North Devon (26th May – 31st May 2025)

DatesMonday 26th May to Saturday 31st May 2025
ForAll sections/units within North Devon District Scouts
Cost TBA
BookingsPlease nominate a group/unit leader to make one booking for all participants. Participant bookings should be managed by each group (e.g. by OSM). Individual participants may not book themselves, and should speak to their section/unit leader.
Day VisitsThere is currently no day visit option – this situation is being monitored and may change subject to at a later date.
ActivitiesOver 60 activities provided by Woodhouse Park will be on offer, including a number of exciting new activities.
ShopThe site shop will be open throughout the weekend, selling a variety of badges, clothing, hot & cold drinks, sweets & snacks, and more! Cash and card are accepted – we recommend young people bring around £10.
Health FormsThe online booking portal will collect health information – paper health forms will not be accepted and any helper or young person who is not on the system will not be able to take part in the event.
Shooting FormsAny young person who would like to do rifle shooting, laser tag, or crossbow shooting will need to bring a signed paper copy of the rifle shooting permission form available here. Please note if this is lost, the young person will not be able to take part in either activity – digital copies or photographs are not accepted.
ArrivalsThe centre will be open from 12 noon on Monday day/evening set up will be available by prior arrangement with the centre team only.
Leader EnquiriesFor any booking/administration enquiries, please contact the district team

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Kingswood – Big Fiesta (20th June – 22nd June 2025)

Bookings will open in January 2025

DatesFriday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2025
ForAll sections/units within Kingswood Scout District
CostTBA
BookingsPlease nominate a group/unit leader to make one booking for all participants. Participant bookings should be managed by each group (e.g. by OSM). Individual participants may not book themselves, and should speak to their section/unit leader.
Day VisitsThere is currently no day visit option – this situation is being monitored and may change subject to at a later date.
ActivitiesOver 60 activities provided by Woodhouse Park will be on offer, including a number of exciting new activities.
ShopThe site shop will be open throughout the weekend, selling a variety of badges, clothing, hot & cold drinks, sweets & snacks, and more! Cash and card are accepted – we recommend young people bring around £10.
Health FormsThe online booking portal will collect health information – paper health forms will not be accepted and any helper or young person who is not on the system will not be able to take part in the event.
Shooting FormsAny young person who would like to do rifle shooting, laser tag, or crossbow shooting will need to bring a signed paper copy of the rifle shooting permission form available here. Please note if this is lost, the young person will not be able to take part in either activity – digital copies or photographs are not accepted.
ArrivalsThe centre will be open from 12 noon on Friday. Thursday day/evening set up will be available by prior arrangement with the centre team only.
Leader EnquiriesFor any booking/administration enquiries, please contact the district team

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Directions to Woodhouse Park

Woodhouse Park, Fernhill, Almondsbury, BS32 4LX.

From the motorway, turn off the M5 at junction 16 and follow the signs for A38 (north). Follow the A38 north until you reach Fernhill, shortly after crossing the motorway bridge. Turn left onto Fernhill, and take the first right into Woodhouse Park near the top of the hill.

Please note we will be operating a one way system in the carpark during this event.

To prevent traffic jams on Fernhill towards the A38, please turn right when leaving the site, and then follow the red route if you are heading North, or the blue route if you are heading South.

Notices

Book your own Fiesta

An exclusive event package for Scout and Guide Districts or large youth groups of between 500 and 1500 people

You get exclusive use of the whole Centre including lodges and camping areas and over 60 different activities for the weekend. We will provide both self-led and instructed (archery, tomahawks, rifles and roped) activities.

We provide space and the venue and all the equipment you need, along with operating procedures and large-scale event guidance. You provide the volunteer adults and anything else you wish to have to make your event extra special.

Every Big Fiesta is different and customised to your groups requirements. Contact the booking team to discuss all the options.