Primrose Hill

ABOUT  PRIMROSE HILL

Primrose Hill camp site is situated within hundreds of acres of mature woodland, located just two miles east of the town of Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire with convenient access just one hundred yards from Junction 4 of the M180 on the A15 spur. (OS Explorer Map 281 Ancholme Valley Grid Ref SE 957 065)

The site is managed by North Lincolnshire District Scout Council for the use of youth groups with a dedicated qualified volunteer activities team for those groups unable to provide their own instructors. It is suitable for day/evening visits, weekend camps or longer stays.

Camping and Accommodation

Primrose Hill has a large number of campsite areas available to choose from, and two well-equipped buildings for day or residential use. It is suitable for individual groups or District/County events

Nelthorpe was refurbished to a high standard and St Vincent refurbished to a similar standard following a substantial grant from North Lincolnshire Council.

There are three open-side shelters for meal-times and altar fires are available on request from the camp wardens.

Toilets are available, as is a waste-disposal point, and water stand-pipes are located conveniently around the camp.

Primrose Hill also has two large camp-fire circles.

On Site Activities

A variety of adventurous leisure activities are also available, subject to qualified instructor availability. Here is just a taste of what we have to offer:

• Archery
• Crate climbing
• Air rifle shooting
• Pedal go-karts
• Pioneering
• Our woodland is also suitable for orienteering events

Local Attractions and Amenities

Primrose Hill is an excellent base to explore the surrounding area and the many facilities, some of which are listed below.

• Historic Brigg
• Wrawby Windmill
• River Ancholme
• Normanby Hall Country Park
• Elsham Hall Country Park
• Twigmoor Woods with beautiful displays of rhododendrons during the summer
• Thornton Abbey ruins
• Ancholme Leisure Centre
• North Lincolnshire Museum
• Steam rail tours of Scunthorpe steelworks
• Lincoln Cathedral
• Lincoln Castle

Bookings and further information

For additional information about charges for using Primrose Hill, the facilities or the local area, you can get in touch by e-mailing bookings secretary Christine Hall or by phoning her on 01724 841493.