at Woodmill

Southampton's newest non-profit activity centre and youth campsite. Enjoy camping, scouting, paddling and much more at our community venue.

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Our Vision
A illustration of the vision for Woodmill. Includes high ropes, climbing tower, pizza oven and tents.
A group of young people walking along a path at a camp.
Southampton City

Southampton City Scouts has been enriching young lives through adventure and outdoor education for over 100 years. We're proud to be leading this transformative project alongside our partners.

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Adventure for All

Our vision is to transform Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre to a community venue, where everyone can discover adventure and connect with nature.

  • Children in red helmets and life vests sitting on a raft made of barrels, tied with wooden logs, floating on the lake.

    On The Water

    Kayaking
    Rafting
    Katakanus
    Stand Up Paddle Boarding

  • A campsite with multiple tents of different sizes and colors on a grassy field, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

    Camping

    General Camping
    Tented Village
    Easy Camping
    Hammocking

  • A peaceful river scene with trees on both sides, some with green leaves and others with brown, and a small wooden shelter with a picnic table on the right side.

    Back To Nature

    Nature Trail
    Picture Trail
    Pond Dipping
    Educational Fishing

  • Two individuals wearing sumo wrestler costumes engaging in a sumo match on a mat at a Scout Camp. In the background, there are inflatables and people attending the event on a sunny day.

    On The Ground

    Backwoods Cooking
    Bushcraft
    Pizza Ovens
    Pioneering
    Sumo Suits

  • High Ropes structure on site at Woodmill.

    In The Sky

    High Ropes
    Crate Stacking
    Low Ropes
    Climbing / Abseiling
    Bouldering

  • Two people participate in archery practice in an open field with archery targets in the background, and trees and a blue sky overhead.

    Hitting The Target

    Archery
    Tomahawks
    Crossbows
    Air Rifles

Our Partners

Southampton Canoe Club Logo
Wessex Rivers Trust Logo
Hampshire Scouts Logo
No Limits Logo
Friends of Woodmill Fly Fishing Logo

and more yet to announce!

News and Updates

Keep up with the latest developments from the Woodmill Volunteer Team

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Our First Month
Our First Month

Just one month into our custodianship of Woodmill Outdoor Centre, and our dedicated volunteers have already begun giving the site the transformation, love, and care it deserves.

Find out more about what we’ve been up to, what’s next and how you can get involved.

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A New Chapter For Woodmill
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A New Chapter For Woodmill
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Southampton City Scouts takes over operation of Woodmill from 1st September 2025 to begin a new volunteer-led future for the activity centre.

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Get Involved

Join us in shaping the future of Woodmill Outdoor Centre. Whether you're interested in volunteering, partnering, or supporting our vision, there are many ways to be part of this transformative project.

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