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Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025

This event is now completely sold out! Please keep an eye out for similar events in the future.

Join us for an unforgettable two night stay at Hautbois Activity Centre. Bring your Brownie unit for a residential full of adventures, excitement and fun activities.

Dates available:

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th August and

Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd August 2025

Both dates will run the exact same event programme, so you will not miss out on any fun!

Ticketing information:

Event tickets include all on-site activities with breakfast, lunch and dinners during your stay available for Brownies.

Participants: £135  /  Leaders: £80

A minimum of 6 people are required on each booking, this can include 2 leaders. A minimum of 2 leaders are required per booking. Additionally, there is a maximum capacity of 1 leader for every 6 girls (or part of) thereafter. Please be aware that you are only required to follow the correct guiding ratios and the below outlines the maximum ratio for the event. 

Examples:

4 girls = 2 leaders

6 girls = 2 leaders

7 – 12 girls = 3 leaders maximum

13-18 girls = 4 leaders maximum

19- 24 girls = 5 leaders maximum

A £50 deposit is required for each participant and £30 for each leader place. Please note, deposits are non-refundable. Full balance will be required 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Tickets are available to purchase via our website here.

If you would like to pay by cheque, please call us to reserve your tickets. You will have 14 days upon booking to pay your deposit.

When booking please take time to confirm the dates you wish to attend and we cannot guarantee we will be able to transfer to the alternative dates.

Frequently asked questions:

Day groups:

This event is open to Brownies on a residential basis only. After evaluating the possibility of having Rainbows visiting the event for the day, we realise it would not be appropriate due to the nature of the event. However, we are hosting alternative events specific to those age groups – so keep your eyes peeled!

Young leaders:

Young leaders are welcome to join this event in a leader capacity. They will not be counted towards the event ratios above but will be treated as a leader whilst at the event, meaning they will not be taking part in activities with the girls. The leader cost will apply.

Going Away With Licence:

We are currently recruiting our volunteer team and will be enlisting volunteers with modules 1-8 of Going Away With to cover the event. However, if you hold the correct modules and are happy to cover other units, then please do let us know – we would greatly appreciate the offer!

Travel & parking:

Travel is not included in the ticket cost. We encourage car sharing, public transport and coach drop-off where possible to reduce the volume of traffic. For anyone looking to park during the event, we will issue you with a parking permit upon arrival for you to display on your dashboard. There will be an area for those being dropped off by parents/carers and any coaches will be allocated a drop-off/collection slot and will be required to vacate site as soon as drop-off/collection has been completed.

We are looking into running a shuttle bus from Norwich train station and bus station – please contact us directly to express interest and for further information. We are hopeful that we will receive funding but if unsuccessful, this service may be an additional cost.

Arrival and departure times:

Gates will be open from 10am on arrival day and the event will finish at 3.30pm on day of departure.

Accommodation:

Hautbois House, Patteson Lodge, Reedcutters’ Village and camping will all be available to units.

If you are camping, tents will be provided.

Once deposits have been paid, you will be contacted asking your preference of accommodation. Accommodation will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis in order of the bookings. Accommodation will be confirmed by Friday 31st January 2026 at the latest.

Catering:

Ticket prices include all meals throughout the event. Catering will begin with an evening meal on day of arrival and finish with lunch on departure day. You will be required to bring lunch on day of arrival. Meals will be served as canteen style and meal times will be provided with your welcome pack. All pre-booked dietary requirements will be catered for for the event duration.

Activity sessions:

Attendees will be split into groups and will have multiple sessions across the event. Activities throughout your stay will be a selection of the following: stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, climbing, zipwire, crate stacking, monkey climbing, low ropes, obstacle course and night trail. The weekend will also include craft sessions, circus skills and fairground stall games. Evening activities will include a campfire, silent disco, grass sledges and outdoor giant games! Your full programme will be included within your welcome pack.

The final day of the event will include a circus show.

Information Point & First Aid:

During the event, an information point will be open from 8am to 8pm with volunteers who will be able to answer questions and provide assistance. During the event, the Hautbois team will be on-site 7.30am to 8.30pm daily and a member of the team will be on-call outside of these times should you need assistance. The on-call number will be provided in your welcome pack.

Leaders are responsible for the first aid of their unit during the event, although all Hautbois staff can assist with first aid when required.

Merchandise & Tuck Shop:

Merchandise will be available to pre-order via the Girlguiding Anglia Shop website and available to collect from the shop during the event. Items will be confirmed in due course and all items will also be available for purchase during the event from the on-site shop.

A tuck shop will also be open selling a range of soft drinks, snacks and ice-creams.

REN Forms

All units attending Brownie Spectacular 2025 will be required to complete their own REN forms.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us further on admin@hautbois.org.uk – we look forward to seeing you at Brownie Spectacular 2025!

Join us for a weekend at Hautbois activity centre from Friday 5th - Sunday 7th September 2025!

Have a fully catered stay in Hautbois House, catering begins with dinner on Friday evening and ends with the AGM lunch on Sunday. The AGM meeting will be held at 11am on Sunday.

£101.50 per person - please note, bedrooms may be shared.

Book your space via our online booking portal!

Enjoy a wickedly adventurous day from 10am-5pm, on Saturday 25th or Sunday 26th October 2025, at Hautbois activity centre.

This event is open to Brownie, Guide and Ranger units.

There will be plenty of spine-tingling adventures, themed crafts and a spooky sing-song around our campfire.

Girls are charged at £19.85 per person and leaders go free, badges included for girls and additional badges available for purchase for leaders at £1.00 each.

Bookings open for this event via our online booking portal - limited spaces left so be quick!

Join us from 5pm on Friday 7th November, for a fun-filled evening of fire, lights, and adventure!

Enjoy our bonfire lighting and spectacular fireworks display, plus:

• Marshmallow toasting

• Fundraising stalls

• Tasty treats

• Climbing & abseiling

• Fairground games

• Grass sledging

Bring your friends and family, wrap up warm, and enjoy an evening with us!

Come to Hautbois for a Christmas get-together with accommodation and a fully catered stay in Hautbois house. Celebrate Christmas and have an enjoyable break with other like-minded individuals in our beautiful surroundings.

The event runs from Monday 1st December - Friday 5th December with ‘Hautbois Christmas Day’ on Thursday 5th. We will be serving roast turkey, mince pies, Christmas pudding and all the trimmings.

There is the option to just attend for the day on Thursday if preferred.

Get ready for a magical day packed with festive fun on Saturday 6th December from 10.30am - 5.30pm.

Bring your Rainbow unit along for a joyful Christmas-themed event full of adventurous activities, creative crafts, and merry memories.

Come in your best Christmas themed outfits, and get ready for a jolly good time!

Saturday 13th December - Sunday 14th December 2025

Pack your bags and bring your Christmas spirit - it’s time for a festive adventure!

Join other Brownie units for a magical overnight stay full of Christmas cheer, creativity and fun. With full board catering included, all you need to bring is your excitement!

The perfect way to kick off the festive season with your Brownie unit.

Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February 2026

Back by popular demand! Come along to Hautbois for a blood curdling, classic Murder Mystery weekend. Put your detecting skills to the test - inspect the crime scene, interview the suspects and track down vital clues to solve the mystery! Team up with new friends for a weekend of deductive reasoning, fun and the opportunity to develop your own CSI skills.

You will be staying on our very own country estate, Hautbois House, a 19th former Rectory - full of character and stories... the perfect setting to solve a murder mystery!

The weekend catering will start with an evening meal at 7pm on Friday, will include a 3 course formal dinner on Saturday evening for the main event and finish after lunch on Sunday.

This event is open to all adults, price includes full board catering throughout your stay and all activities.