Queen Charlotte's Wood

28/09/2026

🐾 Not something you see every day in the woods! 🐕‍🦺

Queen Charlotte’s Wood is also a training ground for some very special four-legged recruits! Cheshire Police use the woodland to put their police dogs through their paces, preparing them for the important work ahead. 👮‍♂️🐕‍🦺

Watching them in action really shows just how much training, skill and dedication goes into making these incredible dogs ready for their working lives.

Behind every great police dog is hours of hard work, determination and teamwork — and these four-legged heroes are certainly earning their paws! 🐾❤️

Mersey Weaver Scouts Cheshire Scouts Scouts North West Region Cheshire Police

16/09/2026

16/08/2026

🏕️ Queen Charlottes Wood – Camping Update

Queen Charlottes Wood remains open for camping as normal. However, due to the current ground conditions, you may find the ground harder than usual, so please be prepared with some extra tent pegs in case any become bent or damaged.

With the unprecedented weather we are currently experiencing, please also make sure you bring appropriate and suitable shelter for your young people, ensuring they remain comfortable, safe and protected from the elements.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you to Queen Charlottes Wood! 🌳🏕️

16/08/2026

🔥 IMPORTANT NOTICE – QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S WOOD 🔥

Due to the current UK Government fire risk alert, there are to be NO FIRES OR BARBECUES at Queen Charlotte’s Wood until further notice.

Please help us protect the woodland and keep everyone safe by following the guidance and not lighting fires, using disposable BBQs, or having any other open flames in the area.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us look after Queen Charlotte’s Wood. 🌳❤️

Please share this post so everyone is aware.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

🥾⛰️ THE ULTIMATE BASECAMP FOR YOUR NEXT EXPEDITION! 🎒🎒

Are your Explorers, Network Scouts, or Senior Cadets planning their next big hike, Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition, or navigation weekend for the rest of this year or 2027?

Stop hunting for campsite locations—Queen Charlotte's Wood is perfectly positioned to be your official expedition basecamp!

Why our site is the perfect launchpad for older youth groups:

🗺️ Direct Trail Access: Located right along The Ridgeway in Alvanley, you have immediate, step-out-of-camp access to the famous Sandstone Trail, Frodsham Hill, and Helsby Hill.

🌲 Back-to-Basics Sites: Sheltered, undulating grass campsites give your teams the authentic, self-sufficient wild-camping experience they need for their awards.

🏠 The Laavu / Bothy: Unique, alternative shelter setup that is ideal for expedition leaders, assessors, or small drop-in support teams.

🚆 Great Transport Links: Easily accessible from the motorway network and close to local rail links, making independent arrival simple for your teams.Give your senior sections a proper challenge with a basecamp that supports them.

👉 Check live weekend availability and book your basecamp slot: https://bookings.mwscouts.org/queen-charlottes-wood/

📧 Questions about expedition logistics? Send me an email at [email protected].

Queen Charlotte’s Wood Queen Charlotte’s Wood comprises of nine acres of undulating woodland and sheltered grass sites that make it suitable for Group or Patrol camping. The site is positioned between Frodsham and Helsby Hills, at the end of the sandstone ridge that runs NW to NE across the...

31/07/2026

🍕🔥 WHO SAYS CAMP FOOD HAS TO BE BORING? 🔥🍕

Forget burnt sausages and lukewarm beans. At Queen Charlotte's Wood, we take campfire cooking to a whole new level!

Did you know our Secondary Campfire Circle features a Outdoor Kitchen complete with a traditional wood-fired pizza oven? 🪵🇮🇹

Imagine your Scouts, Cadets, or students rolling out their own dough, piling on the toppings, and watching their pizzas bake over real wood fires before a massive evening sing-along!

It’s the ultimate low-stress, high-reward evening activity.

🌲 Ready to plan the ultimate camp for the rest of this year or 2027?

Beyond the pizza oven, your group can tackle:

Target Sports: Archery, Air Ri**es, and Crossbows 🏹

High Adventure: Crate Stacking & Mobile Climbing Wall 🧗‍♂️

Free Fun: Pioneering poles & shelter building!

Don't let prime weekend dates roll away.

Weekend slots for campsites and The Hideaway fill up incredibly fast!

👉 Check live availability & book your slice of adventure instantly: https://bookings.mwscouts.org/queen-charlottes-wood/

📧 Questions? Drop us a message at [email protected].

29/07/2026

❄️🍂 WHO SAYS CAMPING SEASON HAS TO END IN SEPTEMBER? 🍂❄️

When the autumn air hits and the temperature drops, Queen Charlotte's Wood is just getting started! We have no closed season, making us the ultimate destination for winter residential's, survival camps, and frosty night hikes.

If you want to give your young people a brilliant autumn or winter adventure without the frozen toes, we have the perfect solution:

🏠 The Hideaway Log Cabin our premium, fully indoor Hideaway is packed with comfortable bunk beds. It gives your group the feeling of being deep in the wild woods while staying warm, dry, and safe from the British winter weather!

🌲 What does a winter camp look like here?

Crisp morning hikes right onto the Sandstone Trail or through Delamere Forest. Outdoor sheltered activities like bookable Air Ri**es, Archery, and Crossbows

🏹Warmer afternoons conquering the Ninja Slackline Obstacle Course or Crate Stacking.Frozen fingers warmed up around a roaring fire at one of our Two Campfire Circles with hot chocolate.

Whether you want to squeeze in a winter getaway for the end of this year, or want to lock in a prime slot for 2027, our live booking portal is fully open.

👉 Secure your the warm Hideaway or camping slot today: https://bookings.mwscouts.org/queen-charlottes-wood/

📧 Got questions? Get in touch at [email protected].

27/07/2026

🌲 QUEEN CHARLOTTE'S WOOD: BY THE NUMBERS! 🌲

Planning a trip for your youth group, school, or charity for the rest of this year or looking ahead to 2027?

Here is a quick snapshot of what is waiting for you along The Ridgeway in Alvanley:

🗺️ 9 Acres – Beautiful, undulating woodland to explore and build survival shelters.

🚪 No Closed Season – We are open 365 days a year for sunny summer camps or cosy winter residential's.

🪵 1 Premium Log Cabin – "The Hideaway" features warm indoor bunk accommodation.

🎪 1 Marquee Available – Perfect for central dining, wet-weather backups, or headquarters.

🏹 3 Target Sports – Bookable Archery, Air Ri**es, and Crossbow ranges.

🧗‍♂️ 2 High-Octane Challenges – Crate Stacking and a Mobile Climbing Wall (permit holders required).

🥏 1 Ninja Slackline & Frisbee Golf Course – Keep your group active all day long.

🥾 0 Miles to Adventure – Nestled perfectly between Frodsham and Helsby Hills with direct access to the Sandstone Trail and Delamere Forest!

As a registered charity, our volunteer-run site offers incredible, budget-friendly rates for fellow non-profits, schools, and youth groups. Every penny of commercial profit goes directly back into upgrading our facilities!

📅 Weekend slots fill up fast! Lock in your priority dates today.

👉 View live calendar & book resources instantly: https://bookings.mwscouts.org/queen-charlottes-wood/

📧 Need help booking? Email me at [email protected].

26/07/2026

📋 LEADERS: PLANNING YOUR NEXT DISTRICT OR GROUP CAMP JUST GOT EASIER! 🪵🎒

We all know the headache of organizing a camp—chasing paperwork, checking activity availability, and tracking down permit holders.

At Queen Charlotte's Wood, we have streamlined the entire process so you can focus on what matters most: delivering .

Here is why section leaders love booking with us for their upcoming trips and big 2027 plans:

Why Leaders Choose QCW:

True Live Availability: No more back-and-forth emails just to find an open weekend.

Our online portal shows you exactly what is free in real-time.All-in-One Booking: Secure your campsite, lock in indoor slots for The Hideaway, hire our central Marquee, and reserve your activity equipment all in one seamless transaction.

Flexible Program Building: From free on-site pioneering poles and shelter building to premium bookable assets like the Ninja Slackline, Frisbee Golf, Crate Stacking, and the Mobile Climbing Wall, you can design the exact pace your group needs.

Target Sports Support: Want to run Archery, Air Ri**es, or Crossbows? You can bring your own qualified permit holders, or request one of our local volunteer permit holders directly through the system (subject to availability)! 🏹🎯

No Closed Season: Whether you are planning a sunny summer camp or a cosy winter indoor residential, we are open 365 days a year.

⏳ Beat the 2027

The calendar for the rest of this year is filling up fast, and prime 2027 weekend slots are already being claimed by forward-thinking groups. Don't get left with the leftover dates!

👉 Browse resources, check dates, and book your entire camp layout in minutes: https://bookings.mwscouts.org/product-category/accommodation/queen-charlottes-wood/

📧 Need a hand? Drop a line to our volunteer bookings team at [email protected].