at Woodmill
Southampton's newest non-profit activity centre and youth campsite. Enjoy camping, scouting, paddling and much more at our community venue.
UPDATE
“Catastrophic” Infrastructure Failure
The team behind the rescue of Woodmill has issued an urgent call for support after uncovering a historic infrastructure failure that threatens the site’s long-term future.
Unfortunately this means that our toilets and showers have been closed since October and we’ll be unable to reopen them for the foreseeable future without support. We need to raise £20k to secure the activity programme for this summer and £150k for a permanent solution.
While the news is a significant blow, our volunteers are adamant that the site is not closing. This is a massive hurdle, but it is one we are determined to clear. We are working on a temporary solution right now to ensure our visitors have the facilities they need.
Adventure for All
Our vision is to transform Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre to a community venue, where everyone can discover adventure and connect with nature.
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On The Water
Kayaking
Rafting
Katakanus
Stand Up Paddle Boarding -
Camping
General Camping
Tented Village
Easy Camping
Hammocking -
Back To Nature
Nature Trail
Picture Trail
Pond Dipping
Educational Fishing -
On The Ground
Backwoods Cooking
Bushcraft
Pizza Ovens (Autumn 2026)
Pioneering
Sumo Suits -
In The Sky
High Ropes
Crate Stacking
Low Ropes
Climbing (min. 50 participants)
Bouldering (coming in 2027) -
Hitting The Target
Archery
Tomahawks
Slingshots
Crossbows (coming in 2027)
Air Rifles (coming in 2027)
Southampton City Scouts has been enriching young lives through adventure and outdoor education for over 100 years. We're proud to be leading this transformative project alongside our partners.
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News and Updates
Keep up with the latest developments from the Woodmill Volunteer Team
Get Involved
Join us in shaping the future of Woodmill Outdoor Centre. Whether you're interested in volunteering, partnering, or supporting our vision, there are many ways to be part of this transformative project.