Bawdsey Manor for Brigades & Cadets

About Bawdsey Manor

Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, Bawdsey Manor has over 140 acres of grounds to explore and a range of great facilities including a sports hall/gym, playing fields and a scenic beach – ideal for a coastal walk!

See Bawdsey Manor from the air in this recent video here

There's an exciting range of challenging adventure activities to motivate and inspire your group including quad biking, survivor, Aeroball and trapeze. Comfortable accommodation is provided, as well as dedicated support from the on-centre team throughout your stay.

Take a look around Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk

Accommodation

Manor House

Dormitory-style rooms.

Groups - Rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-10
(showers and toilets located close by)
Leaders - En suite twin rooms

Accommodation Blocks

Dormitory-style rooms.

Groups - En suite rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-8
Leaders - En suite twin and single rooms

Tent Village

Chalet-style tents you can stand up in and with proper beds!

Groups - 4-5 per tent
Leaders - 1 or 2 per tent

Showers and toilets are located close by with separate facilities for leaders.

Facilities are available nearby for leaders to charge mobile phones etc.

Facilities

Playing fields
Meeting rooms / classrooms
Sports hall
Shop
Teachers’ lounges
Beaches

Activities available

Our wide range of thrilling adventure activities has something to suit everyone and our experienced instructors know how to bring out the best in each individual.

The adventure activities available at Bawdsey Manor this summer are listed below. We also have a fun and varied evening entertainment programme to keep everyone busy until bedtime!

See the evening entertainment available at Bawdsey Manor.

Select an activity for a full description

Food

Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food.
Our meals are freshly prepared, balanced and will give your group plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day.

A mix of hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
Self-service salad bar
Fresh fruit with every meal
Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Teacher Guide
Support for fussy eaters - see our Parent Guide

View our sample menu

Sample Day

Schedule	Activities
07.00 - 08.50	Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead with a hearty breakfast.
08.50 - 12.00	Morning activities - 2 sessions with a 10 minute break in-between.
12.00 - 13.50	Enjoy a fresh and tasty two-course hot lunch and some free time.
13.50 - 17.00	Afternoon activities - 2 sessions with a 10 minute break in-between.
17.00 - 19.00	Time to eat again - a different dinner menu each day.
19.00 - 21.00	Discos, campfires, quizzes and more - our evening entertainment programme keeps everyone engaged until bedtime.
21.00 / 21.30	Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's ready to do it all again tomorrow!