An opportunity for the public to visit the Heritage Centre on this otherwise private site and gain an insight into the origins and activities of the Scout movement in Hampshire (and beyond) through the years.
The Hampshire Scout Heritage Team are tasked with preserving the history of Scouting as it relates to the county of Hampshire (including Bournemouth and Christchurch prior to 1974). In addition to running the Heritage Centre at Ferny Crofts in the New Forest, we also offer an outreach service to Sections/Groups/Districts of displays or historic programme evenings and at larger events a “Grandad’s Camp” to demonstrate older camping styles. Visit us to view our large collection of artefacts, uniforms, badges, campfire blankets and so much more. It’s a platform for passing on the achievements that have made Scouting such a wonderful and exciting experience.
Event Times
Saturday 7 September: 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 8 September: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 14 September: 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 15 September: 10:00am-4:00pm
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Required.
Booking opens: 15th July
Address & Directions
Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ.
Entrance off Yew Tree Heath Road (OS Grid Reference SU36502 06197). Follow gravel track to car park on left after entrance gate.
Additional Information
Max 10 people per tour/session. 1 hour.
Tours start on the hour and last one hour, maximum 10 people per tour.
Access from the car park to the centre is via an unmade (gravel) pathway.
Access to other areas on site may be possible dependent upon the level of other usage.
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Hampshire Scout Heritage Centre
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