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Silverwood Scout Camp 

Campsite Address
Silverwood Scout Camp
Barnsley Road
Silkstone
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 4LE
Tel: 01226791090
Fax:
Email: silverwood@barnsleypennine.co.uk.
Sites Own Web Address: http://www.silverwoodcamp.org.uk/
This site is member of the Association of Scout and Guide Centres

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OS Map Ref:  SE 295 055  

Warden/Contact Address
Booking Manager Mr John Hope
233, Sheffield Road.

Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 4DE.
Tel: 07757 824609
Fax:
Email:silverwood@barnsleypennine.co.uk.
Site Description:   10 acres of grassland surrounded by 100 acres of woodland on the edge of the Pennines  


Facilities
Toilets Yes   Waste Disposal Yes   Altar Fires Yes
Washing Facilities Yes   Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal Yes   Cooking Area Yes
Water Supply Yes   Public Telephone Yes   Providore No
Showers Yes   Security Yes   Mail Box Yes
Hot Shower Yes   Car Park Yes   Campfire Circle Yes
Hot Water Yes   Pioneering Poles Yes   Bivouacking Area
Cooking Utensil Washing Area No   Freezer/Fridge Yes   Chapel Yes
Laundry No            

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On Site Activities   Local Attractions/Activities
  • Non provided
 
  • Bicycle Hire
  • Cannon Hall Country Park
  • Canoeing
  • Dry Slope Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Sports Centre
  • Swimming

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Camping Details   Indoor Accommodation
Site Available for Camping: 5 Jan to 24 Dec
Maximum Number of Campers: 500
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Suitable for County Camps Yes
Suitable for District Camps Yes
Suitable for Patrol Camps Yes
Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; Yes
   
   
 
Building Available: 5 Jan to 24 Dec
Number of Buildings: 1
Maximum Number of Residents: 42
Price Range:
Deposit Required Yes
Beds Provided 42
Fuel Type Gas
Kitchen/Cooking Area Yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils Yes
Building Heated Yes
Tables/Chairs Yes
Suitable for Pack Holidays Yes
Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over Yes

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Nearest Public Transport
Train Station Dodworth or Silkstone Common
Coach Station Barnsley
Airport Manchester or Leeds Bradford
Sea/River Port
 
Special Needs Facilities Provided
Site Access Yes
Camping Location Toilet/Washing Access Yes
Indoor Accommodation Access Yes
Activities Access No

Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Barnsley Tourist Office, Central Library Barnsley Tel: 01226206757
Additional Notes:

The data for this record was last updated on 24-Jul-2008

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