News
News announcements and updates from the Woodmill Volunteer team.
Unlocking Adventure to Children in Millbrook and Beyond
Woodmill has transformed opportunities for young people across the city of all backgrounds. Young people from Millbrook are now back on the water with a new safe home.
Mud, Paddles, and the People Who Make it Happen
Despite January having been one of the wettest on record, Woodmill has been flooded with volunteers, not water.
Swaythling Scouts Spend Weekend Racing at Woodmill
Swaythling Scouts spent a weekend of science and engineering at Woodmill this February, building go karts and racing around the island.
Explorer Picks up Gardening for DofE
A local explorer has taken up gardening for her DofE and has built a No Dig Garden next to the Roundhouse.
Our New Logo
Following the competition we launched last year where young people across Southampton submitted their design ideas for our new badge and logo, we are pleased announce our new logo, brand and identity for Woodmill.
A Festive End to 2025
We ended 2025 with a range of festive events at Woodmill for all ages. Event Santa made an appearance!
100 Days of Woodmill
Today marks 100 days since Southampton Scouts took over operation of Woodmill and we’re really proud about our achievements since then. We’d like to thank our entire volunteer team, as well as our partners - both fellow charities and the local businesses that have been helping us.
Getting Ready For Winter
Discover the incredible volunteer efforts transforming Woodmill Outdoor Centre for winter! Updates on the refreshed community hall, new educational garden, activity programme expansion, and Scouting events in Southampton.
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.
A New Chapter For Woodmill
Southampton City Scouts takes over operation of Woodmill from 1st September 2025 to begin a new volunteer-led future for the activity centre.