What's at Charnwood, the venue for Rosewood Music Camp?
The setting is stunningly beautiful and the venue has large areas for camping and caravanning with large numbers of hired Porta Loos for nearby and convenient use by campers. The infrastructure includes a large dining room with a professional kitchen, several other rooms for activities. A hired "Wash Against Waste" van close to the dining room provides dishwashing facilities for those who have had catered meals. For those who have self-catered there is separate washing up facility behind the dining room. There are several shared bunk rooms with toilets and kitchens.
A large marquee is hired for the camp and used for concerts and rehearsals for choirs and dancers. Several smaller marquees are set up for rehearsals for smaller groups and for arts and craft and children's activities.
A professional caterer is contracted to provide fantastic catered lunches and evening meals for those who prefer not to self-cater for those meals and a coffee, tea and snacks van will be at the Music Camp for those needing a "lift" and a nibble! Check out the "Catered Meals" page for more information.
A large marquee is hired for the camp and used for concerts and rehearsals for choirs and dancers. Several smaller marquees are set up for rehearsals for smaller groups and for arts and craft and children's activities.
A professional caterer is contracted to provide fantastic catered lunches and evening meals for those who prefer not to self-cater for those meals and a coffee, tea and snacks van will be at the Music Camp for those needing a "lift" and a nibble! Check out the "Catered Meals" page for more information.
Archers Camp for tents
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Trinity Camp for Camper Vans and Caravans
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Camping Sites
There are three large cleared paddocks suitable for camping. The first two, "Archers Camp", and "Wombat Camp" are reserved for tents. Cars have to be parked in reserved parking areas. The third paddock, "Trinity Camp" is reserved for caravans and camper vans and the cars that pull them. All camping grounds have a good number of portable toilets situated conveniently. BE AWARE that there are no powered sites! And if the weather is unkind and the ground is wet there is a risk of getting bogged. Fortunately the manager at Charnwood has a very useful tractor. Potable water is available at the camp sites.
There are three large cleared paddocks suitable for camping. The first two, "Archers Camp", and "Wombat Camp" are reserved for tents. Cars have to be parked in reserved parking areas. The third paddock, "Trinity Camp" is reserved for caravans and camper vans and the cars that pull them. All camping grounds have a good number of portable toilets situated conveniently. BE AWARE that there are no powered sites! And if the weather is unkind and the ground is wet there is a risk of getting bogged. Fortunately the manager at Charnwood has a very useful tractor. Potable water is available at the camp sites.
Shared Bunkhouse Accommodation
If you want a bunk bed in one of the bunkhouses you will need to get in early as there a limited numbers of beds! Please note that bunk rooms are shared and are not private. The more information you provide when booking your tickets, the easier it is for us to provide you with an appropriate shared arrangement. There will be a question on the ticket order form for this. For example:
Shower and toilet facilities
There is a communal shower and toilet block at the top end of the Alto bunkhouse. There is a single shower and toilet at the end of Soprano bunkhouse. There is also a single shower and toilet at the rear of Bass House that can be accessed from the outside. These are available to everyone including Campers.
There are shower and toilet facilities in the Bass bunkhouse. However these facilities are ONLY for those that are using the Bass bunkhouse.
Portable toilets are located throughout the campsite.
Cooking facilities
Catering for lunch and dinner is provided at an additional cost and served in the main dining area in the Bass house. You cannot access the kitchen in this area however you can use the seating area. You are also welcome to self-cater and limited facilities are available. All attendees will need to self-cater for all breakfasts.
In the Soprano and Alto bunk houses, we provide a basic camp kitchen setup located on a concrete breezeway between the two bunkhouses. You will have access to a microwave, toaster, jug, single burner camp stoves, table and chairs and an outdoor wash-up facility. Punters are welcome to bring their own portable cooking equipment however Rosewood will take no responsibility for any injuries caused by privately owned cooking items.
In addition to the main dining room in Bass House, there is a dining room in Alto house, which Soprano bunkers may wish to share.
Dishwashing facilities are available in the Alto kitchen area and campers will also be able to access an outdoor wash-up area with two domestic sinks and hot and cold water. BYO detergent and cloths.
Bring coolers for food and cooking utensils/pans/washup gear etc. Limited cool room facilities may be available.
Coffee Van
A mobile coffee van will be a Rosewood and it's VERY popular! Its proprietor sells excellent coffee (and tea) as well as lovely snacks and some soft drinks.
Fire Pit
Near the large marquee there is a fire pit with wood provided by Charnwood's manager and it is a major attraction. Parents need to supervise young children carefully to avoid accidents!
If you want a bunk bed in one of the bunkhouses you will need to get in early as there a limited numbers of beds! Please note that bunk rooms are shared and are not private. The more information you provide when booking your tickets, the easier it is for us to provide you with an appropriate shared arrangement. There will be a question on the ticket order form for this. For example:
- If you have a family group, or a group of compatible friends, who can share a 6, 8, 12 or 14 bed bunkhouse, please let us know the names of your friends when booking.
- If there are young children who need to be in the same room as their parents please note this when booking.
- Knowing the age and gender of children accompanying single parents will help us to make suitable groupings as well.
Shower and toilet facilities
There is a communal shower and toilet block at the top end of the Alto bunkhouse. There is a single shower and toilet at the end of Soprano bunkhouse. There is also a single shower and toilet at the rear of Bass House that can be accessed from the outside. These are available to everyone including Campers.
There are shower and toilet facilities in the Bass bunkhouse. However these facilities are ONLY for those that are using the Bass bunkhouse.
Portable toilets are located throughout the campsite.
Cooking facilities
Catering for lunch and dinner is provided at an additional cost and served in the main dining area in the Bass house. You cannot access the kitchen in this area however you can use the seating area. You are also welcome to self-cater and limited facilities are available. All attendees will need to self-cater for all breakfasts.
In the Soprano and Alto bunk houses, we provide a basic camp kitchen setup located on a concrete breezeway between the two bunkhouses. You will have access to a microwave, toaster, jug, single burner camp stoves, table and chairs and an outdoor wash-up facility. Punters are welcome to bring their own portable cooking equipment however Rosewood will take no responsibility for any injuries caused by privately owned cooking items.
In addition to the main dining room in Bass House, there is a dining room in Alto house, which Soprano bunkers may wish to share.
Dishwashing facilities are available in the Alto kitchen area and campers will also be able to access an outdoor wash-up area with two domestic sinks and hot and cold water. BYO detergent and cloths.
Bring coolers for food and cooking utensils/pans/washup gear etc. Limited cool room facilities may be available.
Coffee Van
A mobile coffee van will be a Rosewood and it's VERY popular! Its proprietor sells excellent coffee (and tea) as well as lovely snacks and some soft drinks.
Fire Pit
Near the large marquee there is a fire pit with wood provided by Charnwood's manager and it is a major attraction. Parents need to supervise young children carefully to avoid accidents!
Alto Top Bunkhouse