Accommodation at Thames Young Mariners
We offer the chance to stay at Thames Young Mariners in one of our incredible bell tent villages or for groups there's also the option to bring your own tents and camp on site.
Bell tent villages
Our 'Buffalo Creek' and 'Lake View' bell tent villages give groups the perfect opportunity to extend their learning experience in a unique residential setting!
Designed to be warm and cosy on cooler nights, whilst remaining cool and comfortable on warmer nights; the bell tents will be a unique and memorable residential experience for your group.
- Each village is arranged to allow groups of young people to enjoy the unique atmosphere of a tented encampment. In total there are 10 children bell tents, and 4 teacher bell tents.
- Both villages are pitched around their own campfires – the perfect place to end each day as a team; drinking hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows whilst reflecting upon the day's achievements.
Buffalo Creek
'Buffalo Creek' is nestled amongst the trees and is made up of:
- 6 children bell tents for 10 young people in each (sleeping bag, pillow and mat required)
- 2 leader bell tents with 3 beds in each (sleeping bag and pillow required)
- Communal marquee and campfire area for socialising
Lake View
'Lake View' it is set overlooking the lake and is made up of:
- 4 children bell tents for 10 young people in each (sleeping bag, pillow and mat required)
- 2 leader bell tents with 2 beds in each (sleeping bag and pillow required)
- Communal marquee and campfire area for socialising
Camping residentials
Groups of young people, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award groups, schools or other youth organisations, are able to bring their own tents and camp at all of our centres.
Thames Young Mariners has a large camping area which can accommodate multiple groups at a time. There are toilets, showers, changing rooms and an outdoor, sheltered washing up area available.
This location is ideal for both London and Surrey groups.
Our campsites are not available for use by members of the public.
Booking or more information
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It does not commit you to making a booking, instead it helps us to advise you of the best product for your young people, and a bespoke price for your individual needs.