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Dunham Park Scout Camp offers camping and indoor accommodation for adventure and activities.

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It is managed by Greater Manchester West County Scouts on National Trust land - providing outdoor activities on Stamford Estate land since 1922.

Outdoor camping is available from Easter to the end of October in 10 small sites around a central activity field. These sites offer space for patrol / section / group camping or can be linked together for District camps.

Indoor accommodation is available year round in Frank Harrop Lodge with 20 beds in bunks (two 8 bed rooms and two 2 bed rooms) together with kitchen, large room for activities / dining and associated single toilet and washbasin. Plates knives forks pots and pans cater for 50. New for 2011: Blanshard Cabin: smaller accomodation for nine people: Full details - search for Blanshard on the website.

Seperate toilet, washing and showers for adults and young people. Hot water on demand - no extra cost.

Well stocked tuck shop available for sweets, drinks, pocket money toys and souvenirs. Open after flag break, 2pm , 7pm or by arrangement.

Weekend wardens on site most weekends during camping season

Fees: all our camp fees / Harrop Lodge fees are per 24hours - not per night. Minimum booking period at weekends is two days ie Friday teatime to Sunday teatime. We are unable to accept bookings for a single day/night at weekends.

CAMP FEES 2011: We charge different rates for Scouting and Guiding groups compared with other organisations - see fees sheet.

We can usually provide activity instructors with sufficient notice.

We can put you in touch with National Trust rangers who offer guided walks in the adjacent deer park for groups

Access from A56 Dunham Road, Altrincham: Site postcode: WA14 4SP for sat nav
Farm Walk, off Dunham Road, Bowdon, Altrincham
From M56 junction 7, turn onto A56 towards Altrincham, turn left 400yds into Farm Walk (Private drive to Home Farm)
From Altrincham : A56 towards M56, past the Texaco garage and the flower seller.
Turn right at the traffic island opposite Bowgreen Road into Farm Walk (Private drive to Home Farm)
Follow the drive towards the large white gate, taking care as there are young children and animals about.
The farmer has dairy cattle and on occasions you will be delayed to allow the herd to cross the drive.
At the white gate turn left and pass through the five bar gate into the campsite.

If you follow the brown tourist signs for Dunham Massey Hall to the end - you will go past the campsite!

Room for upto 8 coaches - please advise if you are arriving by coach to ensure turning space available.

You must book to come to the campsite at least 14 clear days in advance of the event. Any parties arriving without prior booking may be refused access. If you don't book, then you are considered as trespassers on the site and not convered by insurance. There are times when the site is closed or being used for other events which preclude camping / scout activities.

Contact:
Bookings:     Mick or Lesley   0161 748 0819 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Manager:      Davd Vost      0161 746 9546
Treasurer:    vacant

Site payphone : 0161 928 1699 (Only at weekends - when staff on site)

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Minimum booking period for Frank Harrop Lodge at weekends

Revised Frank Harrop Lodge fees for 2011

NOW AVAILABLE: Refurbished BLANSHARD CABIN Ideal for small groups : sleeps nine in three bedrooms. Small dining / activity room with kitchen with gas cooker, fridge and microwave. Fullty central heated and close to toilets and shower block. Costs: £90 for weekend (Friday teatime to Sunday teatime: £50 per 24hrs. Includes gas / electric

Site

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There are some 12 acres of mixed wood and open land with a steep drop on the western edge. The main camping area is open from Easter to the end of October. There are nine individual sites surrounding a large activity area with 4 additional sites in the wooded area. Each site is suitable for Patrol, Troop or Pack camps and can be combined for District Camps. There are 3 water standpipes on the camping field.

Access to the National Trust deer park adjacent to the site is direct from the site via a stile in the park wall. This restricted in June and July due to the fawning season for the deer, and again in October and November during the rutting season. Access is always available via the stile to the rest of the deer park (even during these restricted months. The National Trust Park Rangers can organise nature walks in the deer park with due notice. Tents may not be erected in the Deer Park. The area at the bottom of the site is ideal for tracking and pioneering. Wet weather shelter and a traverse wall. adventure playground for Cub Scouts and Scouts. The archery and air rifle ranges are located in this area.

There is a campfire circle which doubles as a chapel. Parker's Pool provides opportunity for water activities, the site has seven canoes available for hire. Three barrels and spars are available for raft building. Pond dipping is available for younger members. The pool has a number of fish, but no fishing or swimming is allowed. Beyond the Pool is a conservation area in the south west corner of the site with many species of wild flowers and birds

The toilet block now has separate facilities for adults (Gents and Ladies) and separate boys and girls accommodation, each fitted with hot power showers and hot and cold washing facilities. The camp shop is well stocked with sweets, drinks, gifts and souvenirs.

An abseiling tower with a climbing face has been refurbished and is available for use.

The Frank Harrop Lodge
The Frank Harrop Lodge is available all year round and sleeps 20 in four bedrooms - 2 rooms with 2 bunks, and 2 rooms with 8 bunks. All beds have mattresses but no sheets. Campers should bring sleeping bags. Additional tents can be pitched on the adjacent Site One. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen with gaz cooker, electric fridge/freezer, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery for 50 people.

The main room is carpeted and suitable for indoor activities and eating, with tables and chairs for 50 people. Wipe boards and pull down projector screen enable the room to be used for training events. There is a toilet and separate washbasin within the building. Full facilities including toilets, washbasins and showers are available for visitors nearby. Restricted facilities are available in winter months. The Lodge is fitted with fire exits, smoke alarms and emergency lighting and is inspected by the Environmental Health Dept of Trafford Borough Council. The building is fully centrally heated with hot water available at all times