Event Details
Chetwynd Deer Park
Newport Shropshire
TF10 8EU
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A 200 acre private estate, which is split in half by a sandstone ridge (Scaur) we are a grade 2, historic park and garden. Whilst there are wooded areas there are also large areas of park land. On the estate, we have approximately 100 wild deer which are enclosed by a 6ft fence.
Lots of open space for combat training/archery etc - Yes
Suitable space for fires on raised fire boxes or designated areas. - Yes
Some indoor space for craft training - Yes The Lodge, photos via link Training & Team Building – Chetwynd Deer Park
Camping ground - Yes
Accommodate up to 350 people camping - Yes
Water supply – Yes, stand pipes from mains supply, around lower half of park.
Ample car parking - Yes
Alcohol allowed on site - Yes
Smoking/vaping allowed on site - Yes
Facilities
Indoor bunk spaces - No
Space for caravans and campers - Yes no height restrictions
Woodland for playing - Yes but not forestry, its park land with ancient trees.
Indoor kitchen facilities – Yes there is a small kitchen within the lodge which has a hot water boiler, microwave, fridge, toaster but no oven.
Brick toilets – No, we will hire portaloos.
Communal fire spaces - Yes
Sole access – Yes
Dogs allowed – Yes, on leads as a farmer rents the land for sheep grazing but if they are off site or well away it shouldn’t be a problem.
Multiple indoor spaces for acting/first aid/authenticity/training/meetings, - we only have one space available The Lodge which is suitable first aid etc .
Café/bar on site - No
Wood supplied – Yes
Rubbish removal provided – Yes
Electricity - Yes at The Lodge and by the poolside in the park.
Please also note there are restrictions with amplified music.
Location