This is a list of some of the places we've visited along with comments and
contact details in case you want to go.
| Climbing Wall |
Sport Martley
Martley, Worcestershire, WR6 6QA.
Tel: 01886 888999 |
Multiple pitch centre with
bouldering and traverse walls. Instructors and equipment available. Beavers
loved it. Also has general sports facilities. Usually only available
evenings and weekends. |
| Climbing Wall |
Vertical
Limit
Unit 11, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate, Shrub Hill Road,
Worcester.
Tel: 01905 613044 |
Good climbing walls. Bit more
expensive than Martley but closer. They are planning an extension with more
pitches that should open in 2006. |
| Camping |
Rhydd
Covert Scout Campsite
Bewdley. |
Rhydd Covert camp site, 50 acres of
woodland with camping, archery, air guns, climbing etc. |
| Fire Station |
Worcester Fire Station
Deansway, Worcester. |
Great time looking over the fire
engines, fire boat, and having a go with one of the fire hoses! |
| 10-pin bowling |
Bowl
Extreme
Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN.
Tel: 01905 757475 |
New (2004) 10-pin bowling
centre. Also has pool and can do parties and food. |
| Hatton Farm Village |
Hatton Farm Village
Hatton Country World, Administration Office, Hatton House,
Hatton, Warwick, CV35 7LD.
Tel: 01926 843411 |
A medium sized "pat-a-pet"
centre. Lots of rides, animals and activities for younger children, Beavers
& Cubs. |
| Worcester Woods Country Park |
Worcester Woods Countryside Centre
Wildwood Drive, Worcester. WR5 2LG.
Tel: 01905 766493 |
Small wood with marked trails
and visitor centre. |
| Wyre Forest |
Wyre
Forest Visitor Centre
Callow Hill, Nr. Bewdley, DY14 9XQ
Tel. 01299 266944 |
Forest with marked trails and
Visitor Centre. Kids play area, toilets, cafe. Easy walking for Beavers with
longer trails for Cubs and Scouts. Also has cycle trails. |
| Monkwood |
Monkwood
Nature Reserve
Monkwood,
Worcestershire |
150 acre wood and nature reserve
between Monkwood Green and Sinton Green. Muddy paths through ancient
woodland. Visit on your own or contact the ranger for a guided tour. Car
park. |
| Upton Warren Sailing Centre |
Upton
Warren Outdoor Education Centre
Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7ER.
Tel: 01527 861426 |
Funded by Worcestershire County
Council, the centre offers facilities for all ages, focussing on water-based
activities - sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing. Also offers archery,
rope course, orienteering, problem solving, raft building.
Qualified staff available. Has campsite
available as well as bunkhouse. |
| Chip shop |
The Crispy Cod
1a Pinkett Street, Barbourne, Worcester, WR3 7EB.
Tel: 01905 186562 |
Our local "chippy". Very
friendly. Popular trip out for the Beavers. |
