Well End Activity Centre is a versatile site,some 10 minutes from St Albans and Central London is 20 minutes away by train. The site is well suited for camps with 5 acres of camping field, 4 acres of woodland, campfire circle and a wide range of activities. With it's extensive indoor accomodation, large meeting areas and 2 large kitchens, Well End is ideal for adult and young persons training courses, conferences, dinners and Pack Holidays.

Our friendly staff are able to offer activity days, popular with local schools and youth groups.
A day can include - Archery, Abseiling, Climbing, a 7 challenge activity course, cyclecross( bikes supplied),Nature trail and Orienteering.

The site is also Hertfordshire Scouts Main Training Centre and is frequently used for Leader Training courses.

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Location and Directions

OS MAP REF (Sheet 166) TQ 204984
Postcode is WD6 5PR

Well End is some 2 miles North East of Borehamwood just off the Al in the South of Hertfordshire. It is completely surrounded by countryside - ideal for walks or wide games.

By Train - London Kings Cross Midland to Borehamwood station then 1 mile along Shenley Road and Potters Lane ( 20 minutes walk)

By Road - M25 to Junction 23 (A1M.) Proceed South down A1M to next Junction with Borehamwood. Enter Borehamwood and follow sign B5378 to Shenley. Turn right into Potters Lane and left into Well End Road. The Activity Centre is on the lefthand side. Look out for the Scout Sign.

Indoor Accommodation

Haydn Dimmock Hut
This building is used, predominantly, for items of memorabilia and as a quiet, compact area, for meetings. A part of the building has now become the Archive Centre.

Graham Wallis Hut
The present Hut(!),can accommodate up to 70 people and is used for training, large meetings, conferences, etc., and has a fully equipped kitchen. This is an ideal wet weather facilty and central dining for those camping on the 5 acre field.

The Warren Headquarters
This purpose-built Pack Holiday centre was constructed in 1969 and extended in 1971 and can accommodate 30 persons in 5 rooms using double bunks, plus 4 persons in leader room with a separate area for toilets and wash basins. The upper storey has a large dining/common room and fully equipped kitchen.

The Jim Day Centre
This is our second Pack Holiday centre. Most of this work was done in 2002 and accommodation comprises 32 persons in 5 rooms using double bunks. There are separate toilets (with wheelchair access) and wash basins and a fully equipped kitchen.
There is a separate toilet/washing block for the use of residents and campers.

Activities

Challenge Young People at Well End Activity Centre - You can organise a challenging day for your young people. Select your activities from the following challenges all available at the Well End Activity Centre. This programme is designed for age range 8 to 11.

Archery takes place on an outdoor range enclosed by safety nets. Bows, arrows and targets are provided. One instructor is required for a group of up to 12 people per hour. At least one additional adult provided by you is needed to help supervise the children not engaged on the activity. Our site staff have the appropriate qualification to instruct and supervise this activity

Climbing & Abseiling
We have a climbing and abseiling tower and equipment. Our Instructors have Scout climbing authorisations. Four ropes, harnesses, helmets and equipment are provided. One instructor is required for a group of up to 12 people per hour. Two additional adults from your group are needed to help put on harnesses and to supervise the children not engaged on the activity.

Cyclecross
We have mountain bikes available to suit all sizes. There are opportunities to follow a trail through our wooded area. Full instruction and helmets given.

7BASE activity challenge
- compete in small teams to complete both physical, team building and mental agility challenges. The course will accommodate up to three teams - each team can have up to six young people competing at any time.

Nature walks
Young people can complete a nature scavenger hunt. Each pair is given a list of items to discover in the woodlands and fields within the activity centre. An alternative activity led by our site staff is to identify woodland trees and their habitat. Young people discover the range of trees growing in the area. Summer only.

Each activity is programmed to last about one hour. There are facilities for packed lunch and with covered accommodation, alternative wet weather activities can be arranged.

Working on a full day in groups of 12 - 36 young people can complete all five activities. We recommend at least 4 adults accompany the day, ensuring adult supervision with each group of 12. Our instructors will undertake the archery and climbing wall activities with your additional adult supervision. Advice will be given on suitable dress for the activities.

More things to do
A public swimming pool is only 10 minutes walk away.
Visit historic St Albans with Cathedral and Roman displays or Willow Farm at London Colney.