# Gordon Brown Centre, Hook, Hampshire Flexible outdoor centre near Hook sleeping up to 200 for school and youth group residentials with activity packages and catering options available ## At a Glance - Sleeps 12 - 200 - 19 bedrooms - Dining for 60 ## Images - Total images stored: 14 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-23-07-2025-15-32-59.jpg (caption: one of our climbing walls) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-23-07-2025-19-13-03.jpg (caption: Opportunity to meet our chickens) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-14-10-2016-11-11-09.jpg (caption: Archery) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-05-01-2026-14-07-15.jpg (caption: Laser Tag) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/A9ELtI3D-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-20-08-2025-17-00-53.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/bTKTxTV1-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-17-11-2025-14-17-01.jpg (caption: Gordon Brown Centre - steaming hot chocolate with marshmallows; alt: Gordon Brown Centre - steaming hot chocolate with marshmallows) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-10-11-2016-14-29-50.jpg (caption: 'Death Drop') - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-11-10-2016-14-31-33.jpg (caption: Low Ropes) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hnMl41Rm-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-17-11-2025-14-10-07.jpg (caption: Gordon Brown Centre - 8 Bed Lodge; alt: Gordon Brown Centre - classroom space) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-20-08-2024-11-12-49-Copy.jpg - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/quoUmIhj-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-01-09-2025-09-26-02.jpg (caption: Gordon Brown Centre - wood cabin; alt: Gordon Brown Centre - welcome chalet) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/4cbHZOEM-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-09-06-2023-13-57-17.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HiBIxSdG-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-18-09-2025-13-46-44.jpg - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/kQDGsSi6-Gordon-Brown-Centre-resized_Photo-18-09-2025-13-47-17.jpg (caption: Gordon Brown Centre - ensuite bedroom in Shrubbery; alt: Gordon Brown Centre - bunk room) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/7ePWCO5j-Gordon-Brown-Centre-Photo-05-01-2026-14-07-15.jpg (caption: Site Map) ## About The Property Experience ‘OPERATION ZERO’ – a NEW scenario based survival experience for groups of up to 30 attendees – just £65 per person! Day 1: Scavenge, Survive and Camp Overnight Scavenge the site for resources including tents, hammocks, tarps, food and water Establish shelter for the night Gather firewood Cook a meal Survive overnight in camp Day 2: Laser Mission and Evacuate Cook breakfast Clear camp ready for rescue Laser tag Evacuation   The Gordon Brown Centre is a welcoming and flexible venue for youth groups, schools and organised residential stays, offering space, a variety of accommodation types and a strong focus on shared experiences outdoors. Most accommodation is arranged in bunk beds, making it ideal for group stays, with capacity for groups from around 12 up to 200 depending on accommodation choice. Flexible catering options are available, from bed and breakfast to fully catered stays, with self catering also possible using the commercial kitchen. Indoor dining is available in the hall for 60, with space for large outdoor group meals. The hall can also be used for plenary sessions, games and evening activities. For a more outdoor focused stay, groups can choose bell tents each sleeping up to 5, wooden camping pods for up to 4, log cabins sleeping up to 8, a lodge for 6, a survival area for 2 person tents and a camping field with large pitches. This mix allows leaders to tailor the experience to the age and needs of their group. On-site facilities include fire circles, marquees, a classroom space, camping toilets and showers, overnight loos and laundry facilities. A wide range of activities can be booked, including climbing, free fall drops, laser tag, archery, low ropes, trim trail, blindfold trail and archery tag, all led by qualified instructors. There is also a mini farm to visit, with other optional extras including evening campfires, night walks, quiz nights and relaxed time around the fire with marshmallows and hot chocolate – all to create a fun, supportive and memorable youth group experience. ## Additional Features - Outdoor Activities - Educational Focus ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** No dogs please. - **Accessibility:** Accessible shower room facilities / wet room and grab rails in one of the large dorms. - **WiFi:** Limited WiFi available in some buildings. - **Dining Room:** Main dining hall for up to 60. A further hall also available that can also seat 60. Outside picnic benches and marquees. - **Kitchen:** Commercial kitchen. Kitchenettes in cabins with fridges and kettles. Laundry facilities. - **TV and Music Facilities:** 2 x TV. - **Outdoor:** Lots of outdoor space. 3 fire circles and seating. Picnic benches. Climbing wall, activities, trails and camp fires. - **Bedrooms:** 2 x 24 dorms. 2 x 33 dorms. 2 x 6, 2 x 4, 1 x 2 dorms. 3 pods, 13 bell tents, 2 x 8 bed cabins and 1 x 6 bed lodge. 5 en suites. - **Bathrooms:** 5 en suites. Shower blocks with portaloos for over night. - **Children's Facilities:** Very child friendly for day or residential visits. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating in dorms and building bedrooms. Firepits. - **Parking:** Ample parking spaces. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Please contact us for further information, tailored packages for your group, prices and to book. - - Peak Prices (inc accommodation, food & activities) from £90 per person, per day - Off Peak (inc accommodation, food & activities) from £38 per person, per day - Accommodation only & self-catered packages available, please contact us for further details - - Our site can cater for large groups up to 200 for a range of services including conference facilities, training facilities, team building, retreats, summer camps, foreign exchange trips. We also provide a wide range of other services including birthday parties, school day visits & residentials, survival activities, and full programme of traditional outdoor activities. - - No dogs allowed on site. - - No stag or hen parties. - - Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents, legal guardians or organisation group leader/representative. - -   - - Activities bookable separately to accomodation. Each activity session is 1.5hrs long - - Half Day – AM only (2 x activities)  - - Full Day – (4 x activities)  - - Half Day plus Campfire (PM only)  - - Full Day plus Campfire - -   - - Climbing Walls (Weight restrictions apply) – Strapped into harnesses & safely held with auto-belays navigate 9 different routes across 3 graduating difficulties of  wall. Challenge yourself to go higher, suitable for beginners and more experienced climbers. - - Free-Fall Drops (Weight restrictions apply) – The ‘Death Drop’ offers an exhilarating experience. Climb to the top of a 10m pole before moving across to the high platform. Step off and let the power fan take the strain, providing for a genuine dare-devil experience in a safe environment. The Auto Abseiling Challenge offers a thrilling experience starting with a 10m wall climb. Once you reach the top, a 2m free fall awaits before descending safely back down to the ground. - - Laser Tag – Using state of the art laser guns (including electric shock version subject to availability). We have 2 seperate outdoor zones for  a fun laser tag battle , featuring wooded areas, bunkers, barracades & several game modes. Unleash your inner soldier! - - Axe Throwing range – New for 2026 – compete against your friends to see who is the best at tossing! Up to 3 can throw at the same time. - - Air Rifle Shooting range – New for 2026 – Stay on target! compete with your friends to see who is the sharpest shooter at our target range with up to 3 shooting at a time. - - Low Rope Course – The course comprises 26 challenges comprising a balancing beam, rope-bridge, tightrope course, cargo nets, bouldering wall etc…, which have been custom built in the wooded areas of the Centre. - - Trim Trail – This is a multi-skill assault course with sixteen stations, including monkey bars, balance bridges, spider’s web, and a six-foot wall to get over! This is a great team event against the clock. - - Archery – Learn how to handle a bow and arrow and improve aim whilst shooting bespoke targets on our outdoor range. - - Archery Tag – Donning face masks, you can battle against your friends by firing (safe, foam tipped) arrows at each other to score points. Dodgeball but with more jeopardy! - - 300m Blindfold Trail – Working as pairs, navigate the 300m blindfold trail, using a variety of senses…excluding sight! Participants will follow a rope and try to navigate their way round a series of obstacles. Trust, support, leadership, and communication is essential for this challenge. - - Communal campfire – Relax with an evening campfire hot chocolate & marshmallows, lit & maintained with wood provided by the Centre.  - - All delivered by qualified professionals. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/gordon-brown-centre-hook-hampshire/youth#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-east-england) > [Hampshire and New Forest](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/hampshire-and-new-forest) > [Hook](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/hook) ### Address Address: Ridge Lane, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9AT, GB Latitude: 51.288804636408 Longitude: -0.98200799632568 ### About The Area Located in Hook just over 10 minutes from Basingstoke and 20 minutes from the M3. Under an hour from the Surrey Hills National Landscape and 45 minutes from the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Reading is 30 minutes and London is 1 hour and 20 minutes away. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Hook near Basingstoke. - **Shop:** Hook has Tesco Superstore, Morrisons, Budgens and Sainsbury's. - **Food and Drink:** Hook has a range of pubs with food. - **Airport:** Southampton and London Airports. - **Train:** Hook. - **Bus:** Local buses between Basingstoke and Hook. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Marc Redstall - Phone: +44 (0)208 937 6644 - Email: gbcoffice@brent.gov.uk - Website: https://thegordonbrowncentre.org.uk