Major Girlguiding Events
As part of our promise to protect Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre for grass roots Guiding, we are committed to provide a safe girls-only space for two weekends a year onsite. We endeavour to keep costs to these events affordable for all units, enjoyable for all members, and accessible to girls of every background and ability.
We also have smaller Guiding and Scouting themed day events available to book here.
Big Top Bonanza
Saturday 14th- Sunday 15th June 2025
A fun-filled circus and magic themed 24-hour event for Rainbows, Brownies, and their leaders- with a day visit option available on Saturday 14th June 2025.
Costs:
- £70 (inc VAT) full weekend for girls, £15 (inc VAT) for leaders
- £40 (inc VAT) day visit option for girls, free of charge for leaders
Overnight guests have the option to sleep in the Big Top overnight, or in pre-pitched bell tents. Overnight costs includes all activities, accommodation, and food. Day visit costs include all activities. Leaders must hold the Going Away With Licence to stay overnight.
More information can be found by downloading our Booking Information Pack.
AdventureFest
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025
An action packed festival style weekend event for Guides, Rangers, and their leaders- with a day visit option available on Saturday 27th September 2025.
Costs:
- £100 (inc VAT) full weekend for girls, £30 (inc VAT) for leaders – Bring Your Own Tents
- £110 (inc VAT) full weekend for girls, £40 (inc VAT) for leaders- Pre Pitched Bell Tents
- £50 (inc VAT) day visit option for girls, free of charge for leaders
Overnight guests have the option to provide their own tents, or camp in pre-pitched bell tents. Overnight costs includes all activities, accommodation, and food. Day visit costs include all activities. Leaders must hold the Going Away With Licence to stay overnight.
More information can be found by downloading our Booking Information Pack.
Day and Theme Events for Guides and Scouts
We also offer smaller weekend events for Guiding and Scouting to enjoy. We endeavour to keep costs to these events affordable for all groups, enjoyable for all members, and accessible to young people of every background and ability.
Further information and booking can be found on our Online Bookings page.
September 2024
Pirate Island:
Rainbows/Brownies: Sat 28th September – SOLD OUT
Squirrels/Beavers: Sun 29th September
October 2024
Space Explorer:
Brownies/Guides: Sat 2nd October
Beavers/Cubs: Sun 3rd October
Wizardly Wonder:
Scouts/Explorers: Sat 26th October
Guides/Rangers: Sun 27th October
November 2024
Spooks and Sparklers:
Rainbows/Brownies: Sat 2nd November
Beavers/Cubs: Sun 3rd November
December 2024
Christmas Cracker:
All Guiding Sections- Sat 14th December
All Scouting Sections- Sun 15th December
January 2025
Innovate Skills Builder:
Guiding Stage 2/5: Sat 18th January
Blackland Bake Off:
Cubs/Scouts- Sat 25th January
Brownies/Guides- Sun 26th January
February 2025
Space Explorer:
Brownies/Guides- 7-9th February 2025 (This event requires a GAW)
March 2025
Bushcraft Day:
Cubs/Scouts – Sun 9th March
Pirate Island:
Squirrels/Beavers- Sat 22nd March
Rainbows/Brownies- Sun 23rd March
April 2025
Brownie Adventure Day (TBC)
May 2025
Wizardly Wonder (TBC)
Teddy Bear’s Picnic (TBC)
June 2025
Monopoly Day (TBC)