General Info

Please remain COVID aware during your stay at Dilston, follow good hygiene practices all of the time.

Camping season is April to October, the site is closed at all other times for visitors.

Pitches are virtual for the booking system, if you book the building you normally camp next to the hut. The remaining field you can camp where you like.

Arrivals & Departures: You may arrive anytime from 1500 on the day of your booking, keys for buildings(if booked) and toilets will be arranged with you, please email with your expected time of arrival so arrangements can be made. Departures by 1800 on your last day.

THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE CAMPSITE VIA DILSTON MILL / PHYSIC GARDEN. SOME SAT NAV’S WILL TRY
TO SEND YOU THIS WAY DO NOT FOLLOW THEM.
If coming from Corbridge the Entrance to the site is marked by a pair of curved stone walls from the main road at the top of a small bank approx. 100 metres further up the road from the Physic Garden. If coming from Hexham and you reach the Physic Garden you have went too far.
The access to the site is via a private road if the gates are closed please make sure you leave them closed regardless of your anticipated time on the site.

Parents should drop their children along with their personal kit in the top carpark by the main road and walk down to the main site. The site access road is shared with the resident in the cottage and should not be obstructed at any time. The access road is not suitable for vehicles larger than a mini bus/LWB Van and is only
wide enough for 1 vehicle, groups MUST manage traffic flow down the shared access road at drop off and collection times. Please be courteous to our neighbour that we share the road with.

We would appreciate it if your pitch/accommodation is left in a clean and tidy state before you leave, ready for the next guests, that campfires are cleaned and wood returned to the storage area next to the carpark.

Fire Wood:
There may be a small supply of wood on site but this is not guaranteed, you are advised to bring your own if you are cooking on open fires,

Vehicles:
Please keep your speed down to 5 mph whilst driving along the access road and on site, a public footpath crosses our access road.
Vehicles must NOT be driven on to the camping field to load and unload under any circumstances. If you have heavy equipment it is advised you bring suitable pedestrian means to move it to your camping area. If you cause damage to the field by driving on you will incur a MINIMUM £100 charge for its repair.
Vehicles should be parked in the designated car parking area.


Building Users:
There is a fire detection system in the building if activated the alarm will sound in the building. YOU MUST STILL CALL 999 if required.

All users must make themselves familiar with the fire exits and assembly point at the flag pole.

The hatch between the kitchen and hall MUST be closed at night, the chains on the hatch can be taken off to allow the hatch to fold against the wall – IT IS NOT A SERVING SURFACE.

Users must bring all catering equipment, there is a 6 burner cooker, kettle, microwave and tall fridge. *** There are no pots, pans, utensils, crockery or cutlery provided ***

The building has sleeping accommodation for 6 people ( 2 room / 4 room)

Behaviour:

We would appreciate it if your group would observe quiet time between 23:00 07:00 as we have neighbours at the top of the site entrance. Leaders are expected to look after their own members.

Water:

There are number of water taps along the field the top section will be open to access the tap, there is a short length of hose attached to help you to fill water carriers, the taps do not automatically turn off, please make sure they are all correctly turned off after each use to conserve water. Please do not wash dishes at the taps or empty food waste at them.

Wet and dry pits must not be dug on site please put all waste in the bins at the main entrance (3 large bins – NOT THE SMALL WHEELIE BIN) If the bins are full, please do not leave bags outside the bins, you will need to take them home. We are not able to dispose of old tents/ broken chairs etc. we are charged a premium for their disposal this will be passed on to groups using the site the week they are left.

Due to the unavoidable increase in utilities we have had to add a standard £5 per night for bookings with a price increase starting in January 2023

Site Rules

• Please embrace our Scout Values.
• The access to campsite is via single track road between the stone gates, leaders and equipment may proceed down to the campsite, people dropping off MUST use the car park on the left as you enter the single-track road. Leaders MUST manage the single-track road to create a one-way system as there are no passing places and reversing down the track should be avoided. Gates must be left as you found them.
• Please be aware of the site boundaries, marked by the river to the east and the fence west. We do not have access to the wooded hill side beyond the fence, There is no access to Dilston College or beyond via the Bridge over the river.
• There is STRICTLY no vehicle access to the camping field without prior agreement. Damage to the field caused by vehicles will be charged to the group responsible for the damage. Consider bringing a trolley or sack barrow for your heavy items.
• Noise levels on the campsite are to be kept to a minimum especially between 10:30pm – 07:30am due to the agreements with the neighbours.
• Fire wood must only be taken from the wood pile or fallen trees, no live trees are to be felled under and circumstances as they do not belong to the campsite. If you are planning cooking on open fires it is recommended to bring or arrange your own wood as we can not guarantee a supply. Please DO NOT chop wood on the camping field, use the area adjacent to the river.
• Please conserve the water supply. DO NOT leave the water taps running as it is a metered system.
• Cooking on open fires must only be carried out using the fire bays provided. Please ensure they are raised above the ground to prevent scorching of the grass. It is the Camp Leader’s responsibility to ensure there is adequate fire fighting measures in place. No lifting of turf, digging of wet pits or burning large campfires is permitted on site.
• Campers are responsible for keeping the toilets in a usable state during your stay, if more than 1 group on site take turns to look after cleaning. Cleaning equipment is provided in each toilet and are coloured RED. Please sweep out, collect any litter and mop floor.
• Please allow time on the day of departure for fires to cool. All the fire bays need to be emptied, the COLD ash can put in the bin, part burned logs please stack neatly next to the fire.
• All campsites must be left clean and tidy, return all equipment, fire bays and unused wood.
• Only waste generated by camping is to be disposed of in the bins at the site entrance, the waste is separated by our waste contractor so no need to separate on site, we are not licensed for any other type of waste e.g. broken chairs, tents etc.. Groups found leaving this waste will be charged £100 for its disposal, if more than one group is using the site at the time all users will be billed.
• Building users are responsible for the cleaning prior to departure, cleaning equipment is provided in the building, Green for Kitchen / Blue for Hall & Bedrooms please use the correct ones. Failure to do so will result in a £50 cleaning fee.
• The toilets are to be cleaned before departure.
• No dogs are allowed on the camping or activity areas.
• Any damage or concerns must be reported to the Campsite Manager to ensure they are dealt with