Bushy Wood

Bushy Wood is the Eastbourne and District Scouts own camp site and activity centre. Buzz Active are onsite delivery partners and we are able to use the site for climbing, high ropes, archery, bush craft, rifle shooting, team games and loads more.

Bushy wood is a fantastic camp site and the perfect location for residential stays. Why not book a package of activities on site at Bushy, or a combination of activities across our three locations to build the ultimate in land and water based activity residential for your group!

How to get to us

The site is on the A22 near Halisham. turn off northbound carriageway 150m before the Knockhatch roundabout. look for the white sign. Car parking is available.

find us with what3words revised.demanding.require

X/Y co-ordinates: 557668, 109077 • Lat/Long: 50.8597,0.2388693

Activities on offer at this site

  • Climbing

Our 6m high wall has 6 different climbs of varying difficulties. The group will be able to experience climbing and belaying during this activity.

  • Bouldering

The two sided bouldering wall has 4 different routes of varying difficulty, the group will be able to explore the different routes, play a variety of games and pick up some top bouldering tips.

  • Jacobs Ladder

This high ropes team game is a vertical team challenge of communication, teamwork, camaraderie and resilience. Teams work together to get the to the top of the ladder and back again, while the rest of the team look on with encouragement while assisting with the safety lines.

  • All aboard

(Coming soon) This team game entails a number of the group climbing the rigging and working together to stand on a platform at height and trust one another, while the rest of the team encourage from the ground and assist with the safety lines.

  • Crate Stacking challenge

Our newest activity, it require the team to work together to build and climb a tower of crates before it topples, there will be an opportunity to climb, build and belay during this session. It’s great for team building.

  • Archery Range

The range is 10 metres long and with a covered shooting area.  The instructors will identify the size and type of bows that will be used for the session.  You will be taught shooting technique and an opportunity to put your skills to the test in some games.

  • Team Building

The instructors will decide upon which team building activities will be delivered, we have a suite of different games we can employ onsite. These games will include time for the group to discuss and plan their approach, test their plan and then review their performance as a team.

  • Pioneering

The instructors will guide the groups to design and build a structure using ropes and poles, in order to achieve an objective.

  • Fire Lighting

Back to basics, learn the key components to making a fire without any matches.  The group will be shown the best fuel to use and how to get that spark using a flint and steel.

  • Shelter building

Learning the basics of shelter building using natural materials or using a tarps and rope.  The group will  learn different knots and shelter designs or create their own.

  • Air Rifle Range

The instructor will teach the group the safe use of rifles and they will have time to practice the skills they have been taught.

  • Orienteering

Spread across the 17 acre site is a number of check points.  The groups will be shown how to locate where they are on the map and how to  orientate the map.  This session can include compasses and learning how to use a compass.

  • Outdoor kitchen

The outdoor kitchen can be booked and used for groups to cook on the open fire, with a large stone worktop, and space under cover to use the BBQ or wood fired pizza oven or the adjacent open hearth.

Contact Details

all enquiries use 01323 417023
Email: info@buzzactive.org.uk

Opening hours

Opening hours vary according to the season.

Check out the Bushy wood website for further details etc.

For all activity and booking enquiries please contact us on the details above.

Weather

Check out the weather reports for our centres.

 

group of children participating in crate stacking challenge

Accommodation and Facilities

For your accommodation for your stay with us can be any or a combination of the below:

Kipling Lodge:

For normal residential use it can support a maximum group of 14 young people on the floor in the main hall, aside from which there are three side-rooms, two contain 2 single beds (sleeping 2 in each bedroom), one contains a single bed (sleeping 1), this side-room has a sink with hot water, and is wheelchair accessible.

At the rear of the building is Kipling Glade, this is a large area that can accommodate a large number of tents, when used together with the building this creates a very flexible residential arrangement, with the combination of the building and camping area. (please note the outdoor cooking shelter close to Shackleton Lodge is no longer included with this building).

For residential stays the maximum sleeping capacity in the building is 20, this will not be exceeded under any circumstances due to fire safety regulations, however anyone camping outside on the glade area is not counted in this total, the building can support much higher numbers if the camping glade is used as well.

The building is equipped with tables and chairs, and is heated by wall mounted electric infrared and fan heaters, with underfloor heating in the toilet and wet room (no extra charge).

The kitchen is equipped with a fully certificated electric gas cooker, with a full extraction system.

A full range of cooking equipment is provided, such as pots, pans, plates, mugs and utensils, sufficient to support 50 people, extra can be supplied upon request for larger events.

The kitchen is also equipped with a fridge, freezer and microwave.

Shackleton Lodge:

Shackleton Lodge is the larger of our two main accommodation buildings (it can also be booked for day events etc).

For normal residential use it can support a maximum group of 24 young people on the floor in the main hall, there are four side-rooms, one contains 3 bunk beds (sleeping 6), one has 2 single beds (sleeping 2) and the other 2 have a bunk-bed each (sleeping 2 in each room).

For residential stays wholly within the building the maximum party size is therefore 36, this will not be exceeded under any circumstances due to fire safety regulations, but additional numbers camping outside on the glade area are NOT counted within this total, the building with camping on the glade can support groups of 100+

At the rear of the building is a glade camping area, this is an open area that can accommodate a number of tents, when used together with the building this creates a very flexible residential arrangement, with the combination of the building and camping area.

The building is equipped with tables and chairs, and is heated by wall mounted infrared and electric fan heaters, with underfloor heating in the toilet and wetroom (no extra charge).

The kitchen is equipped with a fully certificated commercial electric cooker, with a full extraction system.

A full range of cooking equipment is provided, such as pots, pans, plates, mugs and utensils, sufficient to support 50 people, extra can be supplied upon request for larger events.

The kitchen is also equipped with a large fridge, large freezer and microwave.

Camping

The group will be camping under canvas in tents provided by Buzz/supplied by themselves.

On arrival the group will be shown where to set up their camp. The tents must be pitched 5 meters apart.

The tents provided by Buzz are large canvas XL troop tents which can sleep upto 14. We have 2-3 person tents for leaders and teachers, the groups will need to be arranged in advance.

There is a toilet block onsite which includes access to hot running showers.

Wifi

Free Wifi is available within and around all of the buildings at Bushy Wood

“We just wanted to provide some feedback on our week with Buzz Active Eastbourne. We were really impressed with the confidence, enthusiasm, knowledge and skill of the instructors. They were fantastic at engaging and enthusing our pupils, some of whom were a little nervous of the water! They were incredibly patient and kind and as a result our pupils had the most amazing week. The versatility of the instructors to switch activities based on the changing weather conditions whilst still ensuring our pupils didn’t miss out and had a great time was admirable. The vast majority of our pupils picked their day with Buzz Active as their favourite experience of the week (no mean feat when it has included activities such as Thorpe Park amongst others!) Thanks so much for having us and we have already emailed to book in again next year!

Claverham Community College
Miss. L. Daines/ Mr A. Stoakley”

“Just want to say ‘thank you’ to all the staff who made last night. ‘ hottest day on record!!’ 🥵🤩 such fun/ a pleasure. FABULOUS wonderful experience.  I’m Grandma to eight year old Rowan and just to see the smile on his face from the thrill he got out of last night was pure magic.

 ”

2nd Willingdon Cubs and Scouts

“I just wanted to say thank you to all the staff at the Cuckmere. All the Heathfield Community College students and staff had a wonderful couple of days on the water.The staff engaged with students, supported them and gave them an experience that they will always remember when they think back on their school days.

 ”

K Hatchard

“Just a quick note of thanks for the 2 trips we had with you this month.

Everyone loved them, and yesterdays was really special, going up the river a little.

All of the instructors have been wonderful and kind to all our people, and we have managed to see everyone get up on a SUP that has come this year.

Warm wishes,

Shaun,

Tilton House.

 ”

“We have 200 of our Year 7 students taking part in team and skill building activities at @Buzz Active Water Sports down on the seafront this week.

The weather has been glorious, with Eastbourne well and truly living up to its ‘Sunshine Coast’ name! Our students have certainly made the most of being on the water.

Activities have included windsurfing, kayaking, raft building, sailing and stand-up paddle board classes, undertaken with smiles and good humor all round.

Undoubtedly though the highlight of their trip has been the opportunity to ‘dunk’ their tutors off their paddle board (just ask Mr. Lennon how he feels!  Poor Mr. Lennon).

What a week!

A very big thank you to Buzz Active for hosting our students , we certainly highly recommend.  A great company offering a huge variety of activities right on our doorstep in Eastbourne, if you want to gain confidence on the water and have some fun then definitely give them a go.

As ever, a huge thank you to Mrs. Papagna and everyone who supported the students in this trip and, as ever, a big thanks to her trusty steed – Biscuit the dog!”

“Thank you for setting up two water sports activities this summer.

I would like to mention that both your instructors, Luke and George, were excellent in their skills in dealing with our young people- both being expert tutors- being supportive and understanding with the skills levels of the two groups- whilst also ensuring the day was great fun. I was very impressed with both of them. They are definitely, in my opinion, great assets to your staff team and were responsible, in a very large measure, for the success of our visits.

I hope I will be able to rebook with you again soon.

Best wishes

Tim”

“ 

My daughter, who is twelve, had a whale of a time on the Buzz Cuckmere Adventure week.  She had a great time kayaking, den-building and orienteering and particularly enjoyed stand-up paddle-boarding.  She said that the staff were really friendly and enthusiastic, and wanted to go back for more, so that we ended up sending her to another session of kayaking the following week.  When she got there for the second time she was very impressed that the staff remembered her name and welcomed her back.  Again she had a great time and I think she will want to return again in future holidays.  Thank you very much to all at Buzz Active!

 

 ”

“The students were ecstatic about their ‘Activities Week’ experience. Nervous first timers soon gained confidence while those with a bit of experience delighted in showing off new tricks. Thank you to all the Buzz staff for making it such a fantastic week.”

James Towner, Cavendish School

“The children had a fantastic time at the Cuckmere, and next week we will be doing some persuasive writing, making posters encouraging children and families to go kayaking.”

Catarina Granville, Harbour Primary School

“As a school we brought down 15 students to do their level one in sailing. Staff were professional, facilities were great and all had a fantastic time. Will definitely be bringing more students in the future.”

James Coulthard, Ringmer Community College

Got some questions? Then please call

01323463300