Bowley International Scout Centre
Bowley International Scout Centre is a 47-acre outdoor activity facility located in East Lancashire at the gateway to the North Ribble Valley and Pennine Moors, with easy access to the Yorkshire Dales, Fylde Coast, and Lake District. Established nearly 60 years ago, it operates as a training base and holiday destination featuring rolling meadowland bounded by woodland and the River Calder. The site accommodates various groups including Scouts, schools, corporate teams, and holiday visitors, offering camping fields, wooden huts, dormitory-style lodges, and other sheltered accommodation. It provides over 20 different outdoor activities including archery, kayaking, low ropes courses, raft building, orienteering, and bushcraft, alongside modern facilities like an all-weather sports barn and on-site amenities, creating a comprehensive adventure and skills-development environment. (via official site)
- showers
- toilets
- campfire circle
- on-site shop (Trader)
- sports barn
- kitchen facilities
- covered dining areas
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Bargain Booze
- Whiteheads
- Go Local
⛽ Fuel
Texaco
Morrisons- Ridings Auto Services
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Dog and Otter
- Game Cock
- Checcos
➕ Medical
- E B Holden
- Boots
- Whalley Pharmacy
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Queen Elizabeth ll Playing Fields
- Ribblesdale Pavillion
- Boulder UK
🏧 ATM & bank
Barclays- ATM
RBS
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What accommodation types are available?
Four camping fields for tent camping with toilet and shower facilities; Little Bowley with kitchen and covered dining; Bowley Burrows wooden huts (up to 24 people); The Lodge dormitory-style accommodation (up to 32 people); The Den traditional stone building; Bushcraft Zone for hammocks and tarps.
How do I make a booking?
All bookings are taken in the order they come in by email ([email protected]) or phone (01254 844 551). Bookings Office is available Mon & Thu 10am-4:30pm, other days by email only.
What activities are available?
Over 20 activities including archery, air rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing, kayaking, raft building, high and low ropes courses, crate stacking, orienteering, pond dipping, hiking, geocaching, and campfire circles.
Is there an on-site shop?
Yes, the Trader shop sells sweets, drinks, badges, and souvenirs. Open Saturday-Sunday during main season; weekday access available by request.
What are your facilities?
Modern toilet and shower facilities, Sports Barn (all-weather activity centre 40m x 25m), kitchen buildings, covered dining areas, campfire circle, and reflection area for services.
Where is Bowley International Scout Centre located?
Bowley International Scout Centre is in Blackburn.
Who runs Bowley International Scout Centre?
Bowley International Scout Centre is operated by East Lancashire Scouts.
What languages are spoken at Bowley International Scout Centre?
Staff at Bowley International Scout Centre speak English.
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