Milestones

• 1913 - the log cabin for the Scouts is built
• 1919 - Gilwell Park, a centre for Scoutmaster training is founded
• 1925 - Baden-Powell approaches the landowner to use Youlbury as another training centre
• 1939 - Gilwell Park is commandeered by the Army, and the Scout Movement move their headquarters to Youlbury
• 1941 - Sir Arthur Evans dies, leaving instructions that site be sold to the Scout Movement for a "reasonable price"
• 1946 - Headquarters returns to Gilwell Park
• 2013 - Youlbury celebrates its centenary as a scout camp site

Campsites

Youlbury has a large number of fields and sites spread around the woodland.

Each camping area has designated fire circles, and have shared toilet and washing facilities.

Indoor accommodation

There are a number of buildings with varying facilities available on the site. This provides for the younger sections who require alternative indoor accommodation when camping, and also for training purposes.

• The Lawn Hut - was originally a Croquet pavilion and was the building which the Scouts had asked to be allowed to use before having the log cabin built. It has a kitchen and main hall, but no beds
• Camp Headquarters Building - Staff accommodation. No access to members of the public
• The Gulf Building - a self-contained chalet with 6 rooms of 2 beds and 3 rooms of 6, a kitchen, and indoor hall
• The Brazier Building - 4 rooms of 4, 1 room of 2, kitchen and hall. This building is alongside The Lawn Hut -No longer available for group hire
• The Training Centre - This was closed to groups due to water damage
• The Activity Barn - A large hall with a bouldering wall and indoor archery range.
• Bear's Den - Replaced the old den and museum in 2013. Sleeps fifty in ensuite rooms

The Centenary Lodge, a building that sleeps 36, large kitchen, main room, boot room with wash/dry facilities, en suites on every room, and a large decking area to the rear.