A furnished lounge is available for Leaders and other adults, or may be hired as a small meeting room. An open camping field covering seven acres, is available. The field is large enough to accommodate several camps at the same time. There are two separate sets of toilets, showers and wash basins near the field. These are equipped with hot and cold water.
Sanitation is water-borne, and there are a number of fresh water taps on the field.
Telephone 091386 4192. The aircraft, partially owned by the County is based at the Northumbrian Gliding Club at Hedley on the Hill, near Chopwell. O.S. Sheet 88, Map Reference 099597. The site is easily accessible, serviced by good 'B' class roads, and is about 12 miles west of Newcastle. The Centre has a hangar in which all club aircraft are stored, and a clubhouse which comprises kitchen, canteen area, toilets, showers, bunkrooms and licenced bar.