Aldwark Scout Activity Centre

Aldwark Scout Activity Centre Come for an activity weekend, a day trip, half day or full day river boat trips, we are flexible and we cater for all age groups!

Aldwark Scout Water Activity Centre is a residential riverside site set in a converted mill, offering indoor bunk rooms, kitchen and dining facilities, a refurbished shower block, camping fields, campfires, and kayaking, canoeing and SUP activities. One of Yorkshire's premier water activity and outdoor education centres Aldwark specialises in offering high quality tuition and accommodation at a pr

ice all groups can afford. Owned and managed by Central Yorkshire Scouts, Aldwark regularly welcomes parties from the central Yorkshire area, plus other Scout and uniformed organisations travelling from further afield. We are proud that Aldwark is a centre of training excellence with frequently assessed, highly qualified volunteer instructors providing quality tuition for activities.

26/04/2026

We are back! 🌊
Our water activity season officially started this weekend with two amazing explorer groups on the water with us! 🛶⛺️

The weather was stunning and we are looking forward to another amazing summer on the river! 🛶⛺️🌊

28/03/2026

What a brilliant day! 🎉

This afternoon we proudly opened our newly refurbished toilet block, and it was so special to share the moment with former crew members and duty managers who joined us for the celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

A big highlight was inviting Ted and Teddy to cut the ribbon ✂️🎀 Ted has led the refurbishment project group and dedicated countless hours to bringing everything together & Teddy, our youngest crew member.

We’re incredibly proud of the new block and can’t wait to welcome all our groups back for the upcoming season! 🛶⛺️

Happy Friday! ☀️🛶Our crew are getting the site ready for our pre season crew training weekend! Enjoying the sun & view ✈...
27/03/2026

Happy Friday! ☀️🛶
Our crew are getting the site ready for our pre season crew training weekend! Enjoying the sun & view ✈️

🛶 Paddlers – Last Few Spaces Available! 🛶We’ve got a handful of last-minute places left on our Paddle UK Paddlesports Sa...
25/03/2026

🛶 Paddlers – Last Few Spaces Available! 🛶

We’ve got a handful of last-minute places left on our Paddle UK Paddlesports Safety & Rescue Course this Sunday, 29th March at Aldwark.

💷 Special price: £70 per person
🕘 Start time: 9:00am
🥪 Lunch included

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get certified!

📩 Drop us a message for more info or to book your spot.

Last weekend on the water with some of our crew 🛶🌊— sPaddle UKin a Paddle Uk coach and leadership training courses befor...
24/03/2026

Last weekend on the water with some of our crew 🛶🌊— sPaddle UKin a Paddle Uk coach and leadership training courses before our season kicks off in just a few weeks!

This winter has been a big one for our team, working alongside the crew at Cleveland Water Sports to complete:
• 2 core coach training weekends
• 3 discipline-specific training weekends
• 2 outdoor first aid courses
• 1 leadership training weekend

We’re incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated and passionate team, always investing in their development to give our groups the very best experience on the water 🛶🌊⛺️

🌊🛶 Come & Try It Sessions – Limited Spaces Available!Looking for a fun and exciting way to get your group outdoors? Our ...
20/03/2026

🌊🛶 Come & Try It Sessions – Limited Spaces Available!

Looking for a fun and exciting way to get your group outdoors? Our popular Come & Try It sessions are the perfect introduction to getting out on the water! Whether it’s your group’s first time or you’re planning an action-packed start to your summer programme, we’ve got you covered.

Join us for:
☀️ Full-day Saturday sessions (morning + afternoon)
🌿 Shorter Sunday morning sessions – ideal for Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs
⛺️ Optional overnight camping to make it a real adventure!

📅 Available dates:
🛶 Saturday 25th April
🛶 Sunday 26th April
🛶 Sunday 10th May

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

📧 Email [email protected] to secure your spot today

Happy International Women’s Day! 🛶Today we’re celebrating the incredible women who volunteer with us. From the Centre Ma...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🛶

Today we’re celebrating the incredible women who volunteer with us. From the Centre Management Team to the Weekend Duty Management Team and our amazing Water Crew, so many dedicated women give their time and energy to keep things running. Aldwark simply wouldn’t be the same without everything they do. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment! 💙

🌊 Looking to try something new? 🛶We’re always on the lookout for new Water Sports Crew Members to join our team, and wit...
07/03/2026

🌊 Looking to try something new? 🛶

We’re always on the lookout for new Water Sports Crew Members to join our team, and with the start of the season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get involved!

Whether you’re keen to learn new skills, meet great people, or spend more time on the water, there’s a place for you on our crew.

Our team helps run a range of activities including:
🛶 Kayaking
🚣 Canoeing
🏄 Paddleboarding
🚤 Support power boats during our weekend sessions

With so many roles available, there’s definitely something for everyone — no matter your experience level.

Our Annual Pre-Season Meeting & Crew Training Weekend is coming up soon, so it’s a great opportunity to come along, meet the team, and see what we’re all about.

Interested? Get in touch — we’d love to welcome you to the crew!

📩 More information and contact details are in the poster below.

Last weekend our amazing volunteers enjoyed a thank you & social weekend up in the Yorkshire Dales at Hag D**e. 🥾🌅Hag D*...
05/03/2026

Last weekend our amazing volunteers enjoyed a thank you & social weekend up in the Yorkshire Dales at Hag D**e. 🥾🌅

Hag D**e is an amazing place and it’s great to support and visit other scout run centres.
Our crew got out onto the hills on and around Great Whernside to see a plane crash sites, an old lead mine & Providence Pot. Finished off with an amazing roast dinner, open fires & a stunning sunset. Definitely a weekend well spent!

We are all ready for a crew training weekend at the end of the month then on to the 26 water season. 🛶🌊⛺️

Some of our lovely volunteers have been hard at work recently getting everything ready for the 2026 water activity seaso...
19/02/2026

Some of our lovely volunteers have been hard at work recently getting everything ready for the 2026 water activity season, we have some new fencing around the slip way, a new pontoon, updated wiring to our festoon lighting and a very clean car park and emergency exit steps. 🛶✨

✨🛶APRIL WATER WEEKEND AVAILABILITY 🛶✨ Our 2026 water activity season is starting to get very full! But we have a few spo...
09/02/2026

✨🛶APRIL WATER WEEKEND AVAILABILITY 🛶✨

Our 2026 water activity season is starting to get very full! But we have a few spots available.

In April we have mill accommodation and camping water weekend spaces available on the following dates,

🛶 18th & 19th April
🛶 25th & 26th April

For more information or to book your group in please email [email protected]

Address

Boat Lane, Great Ouseburn
York
YO269SJ

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