Contact Us / Booking Form / Site Rules

For inquiries, please contact the Site Manager, Mark Wingett at ParkFarmHQ@gmail.com

For bookings please contact John Tickett at parkfarmbookings@bansteadscouts.co.uk 

Booking Form V7 – Park Farm

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SITE RULES

  1. SMOKING

PARK FARM CAMP SITE HAS A STRICT NO SMOKING POLICY.
ANYONE found smoking  on the site will be asked to leave.

  1. WATER, GAS & ELECTRICITY

These services are metered to the site. Please take care not to waste them.

  1. TOILETS

Permanent flush toilets are provided and no latrines are to be erected or pits dug.
Please leave them clean and tidy for the next users

  1. FIRES

Fires may only be lit on the permanent altar fire on the sites and at the camp fire circle.  Altar fires must be cleared at the end of camp and left empty for the next users and bricks returned to the cage

  1. WOOD

NO GROWING TIMBER ON OR OFF THE SITE MAY BE CUT.

Saws are recommended for use on site and only under proper supervision.

Knives & axes are only to be used by trained users or for training purposes.  When not in use, axes must be under the control of the camp leader and knives properly stored/sheathed.  Axes must not be taken outside of the site.

  1. REVEILLE & LIGHTS OUT

Reveille must not be earlier than 0630hrs and lights out NOT later than 2230hrs.  Please consider our neighbours at all times.  Late night music parties will result in expulsion from the camp site.

  1. DOGS

NO dogs are allowed on the site except by express  authorization from the site manager

  1. DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

No rubbish pits are to be dug.  All burnable rubbish, including food waste should be burnt.  Please ensure the alter fires and camp fire are free from nonburnable debris (i.e. Tins, Bottles etc).  Ensure any metal is removed from the Camp Fires(s) All other refuse MUST be disposed of offsite at the end of camp.

  1. CAMPING STANDARDS

The highest standards of camping are required and expected and at the end of each camp the site must be cleared of all rubbish, erections etc. and all unused wood returned to the wood pile.

For Scout & Guide Groups, permission to Camp Forms must be submitted in accordance with P.O.R.

  1. BANSTEAD WOODS

The Bye-Laws applicable to Banstead woods must be strictly adhered to and any willful damage to trees, shrubs, plants or surrounding fences etc. may incur heavy fines.  Wide Games should not take place in the Woods without the prior permission of the Site Manager

  1. TRAINING ROOM – ROUND BARN

Tables & chairs are not to be taken into the main field or activity field with out permission from the site manager

  1. TENTS

All tents are to be pitched on lettered sites away from the central area or in the activity field.  Sites are lettered anti-clockwise A-I commencing next to the Cabin. A map of the site is inside the double green doors to the Long Barn

  1. MOTOR VEHICLES

No motorised vehicles are allowed on the camp site or games field.  Vehicles must not proceed beyond the wooden gate without permission form the site manager.  Additional parking space is available immediately outside the double metal gates to the camp site.

  1. SITE MANAGER

In the absence of the Site Manager or one of his team on site, the Scouter in charge of the camp will be responsible for ensuring that the site is left in a satisfactory condition, including turning off all taps, lights and electrical appliances before locking up the premises.  The Scout Association’s advice regarding a Camp Guard should be considered when activities are undertaken off this site.

It is expected that the facilities will be respected.  The return of the deposit paid to offset any damage will rely on the condition of the site at the end of each camp following an inspection by the Site Manger or his team.

  1. KEYS

The only keys required are the front gate and for any activities (Climbing, Archery, Shooting). Collecting and returning of these keys to be arranged with the bookings administrator.  Codes for access to the buildings are to be made to the site manager via text as soon as practicable.

  1. TIME OF ARRIVAL

The anticipated time of arrival must be forwarded to the Bookings secretary at least ONE WEEK before hand to ensure that the keys are available and all other arrangements can be made.

Please notify the anticipated time of departure to the Bookings secretary when collecting the keys.

  1. BARBEQUE

Barbeque is available at no extra charge, but 1 weeks noticed required. (Supply your own coals).

  1. WOODPILES

Please ensure any unused wood is placed back in the designated woodpile areas

  1. ACCIDENTS

All Incidents/Accidents MUST be reported to the Site Manager within 24hrs.  An Accident book is in the kitchen above the sink. Personal injuries that require treatment by a Doctor, Dentist, or at a hospital are to be reported to The Scout Association (020 8433 7100)

  1. DRUGS / ALCOHOL

NO DRUGS (Except medication) are allowed on site at any time.  Alcohol may be consumed at the discretion of the Camp Leader but not by anyone under the age of 18

  1. FURNITURE / EQUIPMENT

Any use of tables, chairs or equipment must be returned to the place it is stored CLEAN AND DRY

  1. SLEEPING IN BUILDINGS

No sleeping in any of the rooms except the Long Barn with permission of the Site Manager.

  1. FIREWORKS

In order to not disturb the residents and local wildlife all fireworks are prohibited unless approved by the Trustees Board and the residents.

EMERGENCY

TELEPHONE CALLS MAY BE MADE FROM ANY OF THE LOCAL HOUSES.

NEAREST A&E HOSPITAL (5.8 Miles)

Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EG

TEL: 01372 73 5735

Nearest railway station (0.7 Miles)             Chipstead

The Site manager reserves the right to make spot check visits to ensure camping standards and the Rules and regulations are being adhered to.