Hemlock is a “Green Field” campsite, located on Common Lane, Bramcote, near Nottingham. It is operated by SW Notts Scout District under an agreement with the University of Nottingham, who own the site.
Any group from SW Notts District can use it; it’s ideal for activity days, fun days, and for evening activities. It is also the location of our annual District Fireworks Extrvaganza!
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How do we access the site?
Access to the site is restricted to the main gated entrance off Common Lane.
If you require a key to access the site then you will be asked to pay a key deposit. This will be £5 for a gate key or, if you require a full set which also provides access to the water tap and the electricity supply cabinet, this will increase to £15.
Keys must be returned within 24 hours of the end of your booking. If they are not returned, then you will forfeit your deposit — but you will still have to return the keys!
Can we light open fires?
We have decided to operate a policy of only permitting Altar Fires on the site. Trench fires will no longer be allowed.
If you haven’t got access to an altar fire there are two in the District stores that can be borrowed at a rate of £10 per fire — with £5 per fire being returned once the altar fires have been returned to the stores, provided they are clean!.
Can we camp?
As this is a Green Field site, camp leaders must have a current valid Green Field Nights Away Permit recorded on Compass in order to camp on the site. They must also have an up-to-date First Aid Qualification.
A Nights Away Notification (NAN) form will need to be submitted at least 7 days prior to the start of a camp, along with risk assessments to cover your programme of activities.
Is there a toilet on site?
There are currently no toilet or washroom facilities on site, nor a means of disposing of chemical toilet waste.
Those wishing to camp or hold an activity will either have to take their own chemical toilets (and ensure they have made arrangements whereby they can be safely emptied in accordance with statutory regulations during/after the event), or hire in toilets from specialist firms.
The responsibility for providing adequate toilet facilities rests with the Camp/Activity Leader.
Are there any utilities?
Mains water and mains electricity are available on the site. The site booking form includes a section enabling you to specify what utilities (if any) you need access to.
How much does this cost?
- Full day: £10 per day, or part thereof
- Half day: £5
- Evening only: free
- Camp fees: £1 per person per night
