We have a selection of activities available for groups to use during their visit and there is lots to explore in the local area.
Soft Archery (sucker arrows)
Soft archery is a self-led activity and a great introduction to learn the basics of archery.
3 soft archery sets are available to hire for the duration of your visit.
Each set includes:
- 1 large target & stand
- 3 sucker arrows
- 1 bow
- 1 arm bracer
Hire 3 sets for
£40 per visit
User instructions and risk assessment
Tomahawk range
The tomahawk range can only be used by groups which have a qualified instructor. It is free to use on your visit, if you have your own equipment. Alternatively you can hire our tomahawks and angels.
Tomahawk set includes:
- 9 wooden handle tomahawks (suitable for Guides and Scouts)
- 9 metal angels (suited to Brownies and Cubs)
Hire for
£50 per visit
Paxmead does not currently arrange tomahawk instructors for groups. Qualification is a day course which costs between £30-£45. We strongly recommend members of your unit, district or divisions qualifies in order to facilitate more girls to use this equipment.
The Surrey Scouts offer regular courses which Girlguiding members can join: https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/training/training-calendar
Pizza Oven & Barbeque
Our newly installed pizza oven is available to hire, this includes enough kiln dried wood for a single pizza making session. The barbeque is free to use during your stay.
Includes instruction, tools and recipe.
Includes:
- 1 bag of kiln dried wood, fire lighter & kindling.
- Pizza paddle
- Log hook, ash rake, ash shovel
Hire for
£50 per visit
If you would like to use the oven more than once during your stay, additional logs can be purchased for £10 a bag.
Free on-site activities
Campfire circle
Traversing wall
Play equipment
A large variety of activity equipment such as: parachutes, rounders, balls, table tennis, juggling balls, skipping ropes, skittles, frisbees, bean bags etc. are available for groups hiring the residential house.
Local Activities
Swimming pools
Watersports
Thames Locks
With prior arrangement, Chertsey and Shepperton locals are happy to give a short talk to groups to explain how the locks work.
Pedestrian ferry
Theme Parks
Historic buildings
Museums