How much does it cost to stay at Gordon Brown Centre?

From $183.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gordon Brown Centre

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Laser combat: woodland and 'urban' zones

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Family breaks at a Hampshire residential activity centre near Hook
Mini farm, campfire evenings, high ropes course and laser guns
All-inclusive stays covering accommodation, food and activities

If you've ever packed the kids off to a residential activity course and thought ‘I'd like to try that myself’, here’s your chance. Gordon Brown Centre, in the Hampshire countryside near Hook, is opening its doors during the school holidays for all-inclusive family residential breaks packed with fun outdoor activities. This is a great way to organise a family break, as everything is included – your accommodation, your activities and your food (you’ll just need to bring the equipment to kit out your tent or pod). Activities are all included here, with the core programme always including a high ropes/climbing session (dare you try the ‘Death Drop’?), a laser guns session and the chance to meet the animals (including donkeys, goats and rabbits) at the mini farm. Additional activities are included in different holidays as well – depending on the season, you may be doing archery, rocket stove cooking or taking on the low ropes course, and of course there’s an Easter egg hunt during the Easter holidays. See T&Cs section for full timetable and seasonal activities. Packages also cover a 'build your own burger' buffet-style evening meal, a self-serve breakfast (bacon or sausage bap, toast, cereal and juice) and a campfire session with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Free tea, coffee and squash are included during the daytime, and all food preferences/allergens can be catered for (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available). Booking an all-inclusive package here means that pretty much everything you need will be provided – but if there’s anything else you need (perhaps some snacks or a place for a quick lunch), there are plenty of options handily close by in Hook. There’s also a railway station here with services to London (which take around an hour) and elsewhere.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Guests under the age of 6 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 23 to Sun, Sep 14 2025

Open from Mon, Mar 30 to Fri, Apr 10 2026

Open from Tue, May 26 to Fri, May 29 2026

Open from Mon, Jul 27 to Thu, Aug 27 2026

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic family adventure escape in nature

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Paula B.

1 bedroom camping pod

Liked We recently stayed on a family adventure break at the Gordon Brown Centre, and we all absolutely loved it. Our break was such a fun filled experience with lots of activities from low ropes course, high ropes and climbing walls, laser tag, archery, animal petting and more - there was something for everyone and the best thing was that all the family could join in. The food was fantastic with lots of option for dinner on night 1 and breakfast the next morning. Our hut was perfect, clean and facilities were brilliant. We highly recommend going for a family adventure break. A huge thank you to the team at GBC centre for making our family adventure break an unforgettable experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic opportunity to try amazing activities at kids' own pace

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Claire H.

Bell tent

Liked What an incredible experience!
My children had an absolutely amazing time, enjoying things they knew they'd love but also feeling safe and supported enough to try experiences that were a little bit out of their comfort zones (climbing for one, close encounters with animals for the other). I even got to try everything and discovered a new love of archery.
It was a brilliant opportunity to try school residential type activities for children who may not always be able to access them.
The staff were so nice and were able to give us the perfect blend of encouragement and space for optimum enjoyment.
And there was no shortage of good food!

Disliked I should have brought eye masks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Gordon Brown Centre

Ridge Lane

Rotherwick

Hook

Hampshire

England

RG27 9AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.28842°N
0.98063°W

Route directions

What3words : steams.reserve.majors

Nearest transport

Bus

4.8 mi Coach Stop

9.4 mi The Borough

9.5 mi South Street

Rail

1 mi Hook Rail Station

3.2 mi Winchfield Rail Station

4.5 mi Bramley (Hants) Rail Station

Ferry

23.6 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing

23.6 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing

28 mi Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing

Airport

24.8 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

25.7 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

25.9 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Winchester: half an hour’s drive - Birdworld: half an hour - Watercress Line (vintage trains): 40 minutes - Marwell Zoo: 45 minutes - Chessington World of Adventures Resort: 45 minutes - Paulton’s Park, Home of Peppa Pig World: 45 minutes - Portsmouth: an hour.

Must see

Birdworld 9.5 mi

Jane Austen's House 10.7 mi

The Look Out Discovery Centre 12.4 mi

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 15.9 mi

Highclere Castle and Gardens 16.7 mi

National Trust

West Green House Garden 2.3 mi

The Vyne 4.7 mi

Basildon Park 15.8 mi

Sandham Memorial Chapel 15.9 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Cafï¿½ 16.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

TYLNEY HALL 0.3 mi

Rotherwick 0.9 mi

Greywell - Basingstoke Canal - Mapledurwell 2.4 mi

Mapledurwell 2.9 mi

BASING HOUSE 3.3 mi

Local events

Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)
Farnborough, England 9.4 mi
Reading Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Reading, England 12.1 mi
CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
Basingstoke, England 12.9 mi
Rewind South (Friday, August 15, 2025 – Friday, August 15, 2025)
Henley On Thames, England 18.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 6 are not allowed on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.

Extras

Entertainment passes are included in the rate.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 ($133.64) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Day 1: Check-in at 1pm, followed by two activities, dinner, and a campfire with animal interactions.
Day 2: After breakfast and packing up, two more activities before departure at 12pm.

Same activities apply for stays longer than 1 night.

Gates are locked from 9pm to 7am.

Groups are split (max 30 per group) and rotate through activities depending on the season:
Easter holidays: High Ropes, Laser Combat, Rocket Stove Cooking, Easter Egg Hunt
May half term and selected spring weekends: High Ropes, Laser Combat, Archery, Shelter Building
Summer holidays and selected summer weekends: High Ropes, Laser Combat, Archery Tag, Low Ropes

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gordon Brown Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gordon Brown Centre dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Gordon Brown Centre? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Winchester: half an hour’s drive - Birdworld: half an hour - Watercress Line (vintage trains): 40 minutes - Marwell Zoo: 45 minutes - Chessington World of … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Gordon Brown Centre?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

Please arrive as close to 1pm as possible as the first activity starts at 2pm.

How much does it cost to stay at Gordon Brown Centre? From $183.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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