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Woodcroft Lygetun Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3QD |
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20th Anniversary Special Offer on selected dates between 19th July and 19th October 2008 Guiders Go Free. For more details email us | ||
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Woodcroft is suitable for Pack Holidays, Indoor Holidays, Trainings, and Camping. Woodcroft was built in 1988 and is situated in 41/2 acres about 5 miles from Luton Town Centre just off the A6 at Bramingham Wood. |
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There are areas of woodland adjoining the building and the main hall opens onto a lawn suitable for Brownies and Rainbows to play on. A short walk through the woods there is a field of approximately 1 acre suitable for wide games, Brownie Revels and camping etc. |
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There is easy access for the disabled, with a portable ramp at the main entrance and a purpose built accessible toilet and shower.(See A on the plan). The whole site is enclosed by palisade fencing.
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Woodcroft's Facilities include: 24 bed (new bunk beds purchased in 2004) carpeted dormitory - users are required to bring their own sleeping bags, pillows and sheets. (Please note top bunks are not suitable for children under 6 years) Shower room with accessible toilet and shower, and two further showers, and 2 wash basins (Hot and Cold) with outside access. (See B on the plan) Cloakroom containing 3 toilets, 3 wash basins (hot and cold). Separate cloak room used as gents toilet when required. (See B on the plan) Guiders' room with fitted carpet, wardrobe, sleeps 5, 4 on bunk beds, plus a comfortable sofa bed and armchair, telephone. Kitchen - large well equipped, fridge / freezer. 6 ring gas cooker, extraction canopy above cooker to comply with latest regulations, serving hatch to main hall, crockery and cutlery for up to 36 people, 6 slice toaster, telephone. Large Hall - tables and chairs and flag pole. Hot water and full central heating. First aid room. Fitted carpet, bunk bed and wash basin. Outside tap. 1 acre Field for camping with separate entrance. Tap and fenced Elsan disposal on field. Outside flag pole. Souvenirs available (teddies, badges, wellie pegs, bugs etc.) details will be given on booking. |
Bunk Room
Booking Procedure The facilities are open for booking to Guide Organisation members and are available throughout the year, bookings open for August 1st for the following year. If you would like to make an enquiry about Woodcroft please click here.
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Woodcroft
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How to Find Us Click here for map or follow instructions below |
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From M1 Motorway Leave the motorway at junction 11 (Luton / Dunstable exit), turn towards Luton. At the first set of traffic lights, turn left into Humberstone Road. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit (Oakley Road), at the end of the road turn right, continue on this road and go under the railway bridge, take the second exit at the next roundabout (Bramingham Road), straight on at the next roundabout then left at the next roundabout into Northwell Drive. Turn right at the next roundabout into Lygetun Drive. Woodcroft is on the right at the end of the road, just opposite Brompton Close. |
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From Dunstable In Dunstable at A5/A505 double roundabouts turn towards Luton on the A505 (Church Street) continue along this road until you have passed under the M1 motorway, then follow the instructions from M1 Motorway. |
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From Bedford A6 Follow the A6 to Luton, on entering Luton (close to the Hospice which will be on your right hand side) go straight over the first roundabout remaining on the A6 at the second roundabout take the second exit into Icknield Way. Continue straight over the next 2 roundabouts, at the 3rd roundabout turn right into Northwell Drive, Turn right at the next roundabout into Lygetun Drive. Woodcroft is on the right at the end of the road, just opposite Brompton Close. |
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From Hitchin A505 Follow the A505 towards Luton on entering Stopsley at the roundabout take the 2nd exit towards the town centre, (Stopsley Way), continue straight over the next roundabout. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit (Stockingstone Road) continue straight until you reach the next roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Bedford, continue along New Bedford Road straight over the next roundabout (Lloyds bank is on the left hand side, Barnfield College is on the right). At the next roundabout turn left into Grasmere Road. At the end of the road turn left, go straight over the next 2 roundabouts. At the next roundabout turn right into Northwell Drive. Turn right at the next roundabout into Lygetun Drive. Woodcroft is on the right at the end of the road, just opposite Brompton Close. |
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From St. Albans Take the A6 to Luton, continue to follow the A6 Bedford signs untill you reach the Stockinstone Road roundabout, continue along A6 (New Bedford Road) straight over the next roundabout (Lloyds bank is on the left hand side, Barnfield College is on the right). At the next roundabout turn left into Grasmere Road. At the end of the road turn left, go straight over the next 2 roundabouts. At the next roundabout turn right into Northwell Drive. Turn right at the next roundabout into Lygetun Drive. Woodcroft is on the right at the end of the road, just opposite Brompton Close. |
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Last updated 19 March, 2008