Lyons Copse

The site is jointly owned by Denewulf , Fareham West , Gosport and Portsmouth Scout Districts. Full details can be found at Lyons Copse – Solent Scout Training Centre.

LYONS COPSE campsite consists of 38 acres, 15.5 hectares, of campsite and adjoining woodland situated in beautiful Hampshire countryside, within easy reach of Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester.

Lyons Copse has everything you need for a great camp, be it small or large (max 700). (See the Site Restrictions tab regarding Large Camps) 

As well as the three camping fields there is indoor accommodation available and a wide range of on site activities. See the Facilities page.   The site is open all year around, except for the Christmas and New Year period.

Camping is restricted in Dec, Jan and Feb and bookings are not normally accepted for this period. The Lodge has a minimum stay of two nights at weekends and three over Bank Holidays. This also applies to Pine Cabin, but during the winter months exceptions are possible.