Meet Differently at Bowley
At Bowley International Scout Centre, your team can step away from the office, get some fresh air, and spend proper time together in a place built for teamwork, challenge and connection.
Set in 47 acres of open meadowland, woodland and riverside space, Bowley is a brilliant base for businesses, charities, community groups and local organisations who want somewhere a bit different.
Whether you need a relaxed meeting space, a team away day, an outdoor adventure session, or a regular home for your community group, we can help you make it happen.
Bring your team. Bring your ideas. We’ll bring the adventure.
A meeting space that doesn’t feel like work
Need to get out of the office without going miles away?
Bowley gives you space to think, plan, talk, and make decisions without the usual distractions.
Team meetings
Charity away days
Staff wellbeing days
Planning days
Training sessions
Volunteer meetings
Board meetings
Strategy sessions
Community group sessions
You can keep things simple with just a room, refreshments, and time together, or turn the day into something people will still be talking about months later.
Corporate away days with actual adventure
Forget awkward icebreakers and flipchart fatigue.
At Bowley, your team can build confidence, communication, and trust by doing something real together. Our activity options can include:
High ropes
Air rifles
Team challenges
160m zip line
Crossbows
Outdoor problem solving
Archery
Tomahawk throwing
Bushcraft-style activities
You don’t need to be outdoorsy. You don’t need to be fearless. You just need a team that is willing to have a go.
Our experiences team can help shape the day around what you want to achieve, whether that is better communication, stronger relationships, a thank you for staff, or simply a memorable day away from the laptop.
A brilliant base for community groups
Bowley is not just for Scouts.
We are opening our spaces to more local organisations who need a friendly, practical, and welcoming place to meet. If you run a group such as Slimming World, a wellbeing group, a local charity, a training session, a support group, or a community project, Bowley could be a great home for you.
There is plenty of space, beautiful surroundings, and a setting that feels calm, open, and away from the rush of everyday life.
It’s a place where people can arrive, breathe out, and feel welcome.
Build a day around your team
Your day at Bowley can be as simple or as adventurous as you need it to be.
Meeting only
Perfect for teams or groups who need a practical, affordable space away from the office.
Meeting plus activities
Start with the serious stuff, then finish with archery, high ropes, target sports, or team challenges.
Full away day
A complete day designed around your team, with space, activities, refreshments, and time to connect.
Regular community use
A welcoming base for local groups, charities, and organisations who want somewhere reliable and different.
Who is Bowley for?
Local Businesses
Charities
Community Groups
Public Sector Teams
Volunteer Organisations
Wellbeing Groups
Training Providers
Faith and Community Organisations
Youth Organisations