Residential
A residential is where members stay overnight at a location which could be camping or indoors.
To help you plan an exciting trip away our county residential team are researching external venues local to Hertfordshire.
The following Girlguiding approved venues are the first 2 to feature in our residential spotlight section.
Learn more about each of these wild adventures by clicking the paw print in the images below.
Whipsnade Zoo's indoor soft play space has been approved for Girlguiding residentials. Girls sleep inside their softplay area, learn about some of the animals that live at the zoo and have a tour of the zoo in the morning before it opens to the public.
Debbie Carroll visited with the 2nd and 10th Harpenden Brownies. She said:
“The Brownies really enjoyed sleeping in Hullabazoo. In the morning, we had fun watching the animals wake up before the zoo opened. Our favourite parts included watching the baby giraffe zoomies! We will definitely go again!”
Ringo's Rangers sleepovers at Shepreth Wildlife Park are suitable for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. Girls will have an evening guided tour of the park, early morning exclusive access to the grounds, an activity session, badge session and free time to explore.
Marion Kett from 2nd Royston Brownies said:
“The sessions were informal and great fun and included a night & early morning walk. We slept in the Education Centre comprising large hall area, toilets and a classroom. Staff are all local and easy to contact should you need them. Our Brownies loved it and we'd certainly go again!”
Alternatively, if you are simply looking for a campsite or indoor accommodation check out our nights away page
If you are organising/planning a residential you can find guidance and residential event notification (REN) forms on the Girlguiding UK's Going on residentials webpage.
If you require support with planning a residential you can contact the county residential team on [email protected].