1 / 3Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre
📍 Croydon, Greater London
60-acre woodland outdoor centre in South London specialising in scout, school, and youth group activities including archery, air rifles, climbing, fire lighting, shelter building, and beekeeping. Camping and indoor accommodation available.
This is a brilliant scout activity center. Lots of usual activities and some slightly more unusual ones. Staff and volunteers that run the site are so helpful and really accommodating. Close to London and with the nearby tram to East Croydon perfect for a day trip to London. Camping facilities are good and will happily bring our pack back here in the future.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families already involved in scouting — beavers, cubs, scouts, and senior sections all have programmes here. The range of activities goes well beyond standard outdoor centres, with beekeeping and air rifles alongside the expected climbing and archery.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Andy Cooper
3 years ago
“This is a brilliant scout activity center. Lots of usual activities and some slightly more unusual ones. Staff and volunteers that run the site are so helpful and really accommodating. Close to London and with the nearby tram to East Croydon perfect for a day trip to London. Camping facilities are good and will happily bring our pack back here in the future.”
Jim Fensom
a year ago
“Dylan’s Wood sold Christmas trees from the outdoor centre. These were sold for charity and were excellent value for money. These tree had excellent shape, drank lots of water and there was hardly any drop throughout the Christmas period. One of the best we’ve bought. We’ll be back next year.”
Michelle Papayannakos
9 months ago
“Best place ever for kids (and adults). Visited with our scout group”
Stephen Lewis
8 years ago
“Great place for cubs/scouts/beavers lots to do”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre operates across 60 acres of managed woodland with a full programme of outdoor activities led by trained staff: archery, air rifles, climbing, fire lighting, shelter building, and beekeeping experiences. Both traditional camping and indoor accommodation buildings are available for overnight stays. Birthday party packages include bouncy castle options. A tram stop provides direct access to East Croydon for London connections.
