Residential Stays

Paxmead Residential Centre is a modern, well-equipped building catering for all your needs.  The building comfortably sleeps up to 30 individuals and can have a further 60 camping in the grounds.

Check availability and book a residential

Accommodation

The spacious main dormitory sleeps 24 in wooden bunk beds with mattresses.

Two additional rooms can each sleep 3, ideal for adult bedrooms.

Paxmead residential house - Main dormitory sleeping up to 24
Paxmead residential house - spacious dormitory area
Paxmead residential house - Main dormitory sleeping up to 24
Paxmead Residential house - leaders room sleeps 3
Paxmead Residential House - Leaders room - sleeps 3
Paxmead residential house - Main dormitory sleeping up to 24
Paxmead main bathroom facilities - 2 hand basins
Paxmead - Wash basins and toilets, door to disabled toilet
Paxmead washrooms - 2 cubicle toilets and 2 showers
Paxmead - Shower facilities
Paxmead - wheelchair accessible toilet and wash basin
Paxmead - Disabled toilet and shower room
Paxmead main bathroom facilities - 2 hand basins

Facilities

The large washroom for the dormitory contains 2 hand basins, 2 cubicle toilets, 2 showers and changing area.  There is also a self-contained, accessible toilet and hand basin.

An additional accessible toilet and shower room is accessed from the hallway and is often allocated as a leaders bathroom.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped including two cookers large fridge, separate freezer and a microwave.

There is cutlery, crockery, utensils, large pans and roasting trays for large scale group catering.

 

Paxmead Kitchen - Stainless steel work surfaces and serving hatch to main hall
Paxmead kitchen - Cooking facilities
Paxmead Kitchen - Stainless steel work surfaces and sink
Paxmead kitchen - 2 electric ovens, microwave, kettles and large assortment of pans
Paxmead Kitchen - Store and freezer room
Paxmead Kitchen - Stainless steel work surfaces and serving hatch to main hall
Paxmead main hall - spacious area with access to grounds
Paxmead main hall - spacious with chairs and tables for group use
Paxmead main hall - serving hatch from kitchen
Paxmead main hall - spacious area with access to grounds

Main hall

The large, well-lit hall is a spacious gathering area and has ample tables and chairs for large groups.

The main doors open out onto the grassy outdoor area that wraps around the building.

Grounds & parking

There is plenty of grassy space around the residential house to play. There are  free activity boxes and a traversing wall to keep groups entertained.

River access is via a well-secured gate, should you wish explore the towpath or have booked a paddlesport session.

Visitors are welcome to use the campfire circle and brick barbecue.

A separated car parking area is provided next to the centre with easy access to the building via the disabled ramps.

Paxmead grounds - large grassy area suitable for camping. Disabled ramp to toilet facilities.
Paxmead grounds - Campfire circle
Paxmead Building hall doors open to large grassy area
Paxmead shop cabin and outside toilet an shower facilities
Paxmead - separated parking area with easy access to building
Paxmead grounds - large grassy area suitable for camping. Disabled ramp to toilet facilities.

Shared use

Please note that residential groups do not have exclusive use of the site as other groups may require access to the river.

The outside toilet block may be used by Paxmead staff , the paddlesport team and paddlesport participants.

Small Duke of Edinburgh groups may also camp within the grounds at weekends, you will be notified at time of booking if other groups are on site.

Paxmead Shop

A variety of items are stocked, including badges, stationery items and a range of Paxmead souvenirs – all of which are for sale at reasonable ‘pocket money’ prices.  

The shop is run by volunteers and is usually open from 16:00 – 17:00 on Saturdays. 

Please email paxmeadshop@ggsw.org.uk in advance to confirm whether this is convenient for you.  

Please also use the shop email address if you have any queries regarding the shop. 

Paxmead Site Activities 

Paxmead offers a variety of onsite activities, which are included in the booking price for visitors to enjoy. 

 Activities 

  • Large campfire circle  
  • Barbeque area with 3 grills 
  • Picnic area and benches 
  • Traverse wall  
  • Sports equipment 
  • Geocaching (please contact office@ggsw.org.uk to arrange)