Welcome to Abney Scout & Guide Centre

Opened in 1983 the Abney Scout and Guide Centre is situated in the grounds of Abney Park about 300 yards from Cheadle Green. It is a fully residential centre equipped to sleep 34 and overlooks its own secure activity field complete with a barbeque area and campfire circle. 

The main hall seats 100 with its own exit to an enclosed activity field along with a serving hatch to the kitchen. It also houses the Souvenir Shop providing a range of gifts and souvenirs.

The kitchen is fully equipped with fridges, freezer, dishwashers, cooker and microwave. It is in two areas, each for preparation and cooking.

The centre now provides sleeping beds for 34 and has a separate lounge seating 12.

There is a BBQ facilities at the rear of the building. At a far corner of the activity field there is a campfire circle.

The Abney Centre stands in pleasant surroundings not overlooked by houses but very convenient for shops and transport links.

Cheadle Village is within walking distance and provides several Supermarkets, Cafes, Restaurants, Chemist, Doctor Surgery, Dentist, Library, Post Office, Butchers and Leisure Centre. In the opposite direction, Parrswood provides a Leisure and Entertainment Centre comprising of a Cinema, Bowling Alley, Laser Tag, Gym and Restaurants.

The centre is situated within Abney Park a large country park which provides additional space to explore. The park is home to an increasingly rare array of plants that flourish in the wetlands. Several footpaths and cycle paths take you further afield visiting additional parks and green spaces.

Within a short distance of Abney are many places of interest including National Trust properties – Quarry Bank Mill, Dunham Massey, Lyme Park, Little Morton Hall, Alderley Edge, Tatton Park & Castlefield Viaduct.

Manchester Airport, Manchester City & Manchester United Football Stadiums, Manchester Museums, Jodrell Bank, Imperial War Museum North, Media City are all with easy reach of the centre.

The nearest Accident & Emergency Hospitals are Stockport (Stepping Hill) Hospital or Wythenshawe Hospital, both provide 24-hour A&E care.

Gatley & East Didsbury Train Stations and East Didsbury Tram Station (Metrolink) are 1500 metres away from Abney Park. Cheadle village provides many bus services into Stockport, Altrincham, Manchester and further afield.

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