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The Croft Camp Site,
Bures, Suffolk
WHERE IS BURES?
Bures village is situated on the border of Suffolk and Essex in an
area of outstanding natural beauty and is 6 miles from Sudbury, 25
miles from Ipswich and 12 miles from Colchester and is served by a
local bus service and National Express Trains. Travelling from London by
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ABOUT THE SITE
1st Bures Scout &
Guide Group has periodic use
during the Summer only (1st March-31st
October) of an area adjoining their Headquarters in The Croft
(off the High Street). The site consists of grazed pasture, with
wooded area running down to the River Stour. The camp site is
ideal for
Summer Camps, Patrol
camping, Lightweight camping, Survival Skills,
District and County events. Only one
group will be allowed to camp at any one time. Out of season in the
Scout Headquarters grounds (in front the main hall) flood light for
late winter arrivals! We have a landing
stage and floating pontoon for kayaking, boating, (Classification of River Stour
B1 non-tidal), swimming and rafting
activities.
Bures is also situated along the Stour Valley Path which runs from
Newmarket High Street near the source of the River Stour to Cattlawade
near Brantham where it joins the estuary, a distance of 60 miles
and St Edmunds Way [ideal for Expedition
Challenge, Outdoor Challenge, Hiker's Badge, Chief Scout Award, Troop Hikes
and Duke of Edinburgh's Award, (Explorer Scouts)].
Please note: This camp site is NOT FOR
GENERAL PUBLIC HIRE. |
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CAMPING FEE
The cost of camping is £2.50 per night per person.
EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE:
Kayaks (11)
for hire @
£3.00 per Kayak complete with helmets, buoyancy aids.
Must have own instructor with relevant BCU qualifications and Form W
or instructor available @ £10.00
per
1hr session (max 8 kayaks).
Special rates for weekends/Bank and
week camping with own instructor.
Rafting equipment (barrels, paddles,
poly lashing rope, pioneering
poles and buoyancy aids) @ £10.00
per 4 barrels.
The River Stour is only 60 metres away.
Pioneering equipment: poles and lashings @ £10.00.
Ropes
(aerial runways/boson chair/commando bridge 25mm & 30mm) with block
and tackle/aerial runway seat @ £10.00.
Bar-be-que & Altar fires (4) @ £5.00
each for weekend/week hire. Air Rifle Shooting @ £30.00
per session (1½hr) with instructor.
Mountain bikes (11) for hire @ £10.00
per person per camp
Sizes: 2 x 19 inch frame. 9 x 18 inch frame
(with helmets, high visible vest/belts, puncture repair kit, spanner,
allen keys, pump & first
aid kit). Cycle maps provided. |
FISHING
Fishing available at the Recreation Ground only (when in season).
All
you need is a rod licence.AMENITIES AND PLACES TO VISIT
Near to village for Post Office, The Village Deli, Grocery Store, Doctors,
3 Public Houses & Recreation Ground. |
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Local Bus Service (Chambers) to Sudbury, Colchester and
Bury St
Edmunds.
Bures Railway Station, Marks Tey, Sudbury Branch Line with connections
to London, Colchester, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea.
Kingfisher Leisure Pool & Tenpin Bowling, Gainsborough Painting Museum
Sudbury. Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall in Long Melford and the famous wool
village of Lavenham.
Rollerworld for skating, Cinema, Roman Castle, Leisure Pool
& Fitness
Pool, Colchester.
Duxford Imperial War Museum - just one hour
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HOW TO REACH US
Access to The Camp Site is on the B1508.
SAT NAV users - nearest house to camp site: CO8 5JN
From Sudbury, after passing the 30 mph signs and the Black Barn
(right), the entrance is on a left hand bend, turn right just after
the 'Bures St Mary' village sign. The gates to the camp site are in
front of you. NO ACCESS VIA THE CROFT ROAD.
From Colchester, pass through the village going over river bridge and
into Suffolk. Turn left at church (sign posted Sudbury), go up the
hill (High Street), round a narrow left bend and down hill just beyond
cottages (Croft End Cottages). Entrance is on your left at bend just before exiting the
'Bures St Mary' village sign. NO
ACCESS VIA THE CROFT ROAD.
Map OS Sheet: 155 (Bury St Edmunds & Sudbury) Reference TL906343.
We welcome site inspections.
View photos of
the Camp Site
HOW TO BOOK YOUR CAMP AND DEPOSIT REQUIRED
HOW TO CONTACT US
If you are interested in Camping at The Croft Camp Site, Bures or
require further information please contact Paul Snelling on
01787 370301, or email:
paulsnelling@orange.net
CONDITIONS OF USE AT THE CROFT CAMP SITE |
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