visitor guide The NEST
“ “ The NEST
A world clAss, high performAnce fAcility for everyone
Jake Humphrey, TV and Radio Presenter and Foundation Chairperson
to welcome the nest
Located on the outskirts of Norwich, The Nest is the Community Sports Foundation’s state-of-the-art community hub.
The multi-million pound site contains high-quality football pitches, conference and meeting spaces, café, studios, residential bunk boxes and an adventure playground all set in a secluded and secure, green and leafy 22-acre site.
What’s more, every booking you make helps support the Foundation’s work in the community.
Discover everything The Nest can offer you with this visitor guide.
overview
pitches
norfolk
hire
ArenA And lAuren hemp community pitch
Two full sized state-of-the-art 11-a-side 3G pitches
Floodlit
Dugouts
Movable 7, 9, Junior-11 and 11-a-side goals with box nets
PA and music system
Additional on-site training equipment available (teqball, football tennis, mannequins, mini-goals)
Disabled viewing area
Norfolk Hire Arena only:
Seating for up to 100 people, total capacity 1,000
Indoor viewing from café
Home of Norwich City Women FC
the jomA ArenA
Full sized 11-a-side grass pitch
Pitch barriers
Two dugouts
Box nets with stanchions
Tended year-round by grounds team
QuAlity grAss
pitches
Pitches for all ages
5 / 7 / 9-a-side J-11 and 11-a-side marked pitches
Movable 5, 7, 9, J-11 and 11-a-side goals
Tended year-round by grounds team
hub the
At the heart of the site, is the Hub building. Finished in 2021, the 1,100m2 space includes the Inspire studio, café, changing rooms and more.
A unique space for meetings, workshops or events – or perhaps just as a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a drink or bite to eat with teammates – the Hub is central to everything that goes on at The Nest.
includes
Inspire Studio
The Hub Boardroom Café
Six changing rooms
Accessible changing room
Physio suite
inspire studio
Stunning 200m2 studio space for events, entertainment, and activities
3m jumbo 4K TV screen with multiple inputs
Three additional 65” 4K TV screens
PA system (hand mic, lapel mic, headset mic)
Next-gen lighting
Hearing loop fitted
Capacity for 200
Sound-proofed partition wall creates two smaller 100m2 spaces
Three additional 65” 4K TV screens
Ceiling skylights let in natural light
Remote-controlled RGB colour changing LED lights
3m jumbo TV screen
Easy-slide sound-proofed partition wall creates two separate spaces
the hub boArdroom
Room perfect for meetings and post match analysis
sessions
65” inch 4K TV screen with HDMI ports
Fridge with drink station
Capacity for 14
chAnging rooms
20m2 FA compliant changing rooms with showers
Four player changing rooms
Two referee changing rooms
Adjoining shower and toilet facilities
50 lockers with electronic combination locks
Tactics board
physio suite
Recover Physio suite
On-site physio available
Three-section electric physio couch
Counter space with handwash sink
Ice machine
Accessible chAnging
Bespoke facility for those with disabilities to change and shower
Adjustable, wall mounted bench and washbasin
Accessible shower
Hoist, ceiling and loop
Peninsular toilet
12m2 of non-slip floorspace
Privacy screen
clubhouse the
Renovated in 2018, the Clubhouse building is a welcoming environment complete with an array of spaces.
It’s the perfect focal point for visiting groups to relax and recharge during their stay with us.
Showers includes
Engage space
Play room
Meeting room
Dining area and kitchen
engAge room
Relaxed space for visiting groups to unwind
Projector screen
Four additional looped 4K 55” TV screens
PA system (two hand mics)
Capacity for 150
Table tennis, pool, table football and darts available
Adjoining annex, perfect for computer game tournaments
Three 4K 55” TV screens
Games consoles
dining AreA
Kitchen and dining area
Full catering kitchen available
Seated canteen capacity of 70 at a time
On-site catering tailored for group’s needs
meeting room
Quiet meeting place
55” inch 4k TV screen with HDMI
Charging points around the room
Capacity for 8
overnight
bunk boxes
Comfy on-site accommodation for visiting groups
Five bunk boxes, each sleeping 14
Adjoining safeguarding compliant private party leader room in four bunk boxes
En-suite WC facilities
Shower facilities located a short distance away
Each bed includes personal lamp, charging point and under-the-bed storage
Electronic access keycard
Bunk box total capacity of 70
Six deluxe bell tents - each sleep 5
(total of additional 30 guests)
Adventure At the nest
chAllenge woods
Outdoor adventure playground
330m2 of enclosed outdoor play, built into the surrounding woodland
35m zip line and separate toddler zip line
Raised walkways, treehouse, ladders, ropes, swings, slide and climbing wall
Multi sensory activities for those with physical and mental disabilities
The Hut - outdoor classroom with capacity for 20
food & drink At
event cAtering
A variety of catering options tailored for all groups and events
Bespoke menus available by our Catering team
Event catering including canapés, business breakfasts and more
Full-board option
the nest cAfÉ
Our daily cafeteria located inside the Hub building
Serving barista coffee, snacks, hot food and Delia’s Canary Catering cakes
Views across the Norfolk Hire Arena
Open 9am–7pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-5pm (weekends)
schools At the nest
Facilities include grass and 3G sports pitches, games rooms, teaching spaces and full-board catering provision – and for younger groups, the Challenge Woods. It’s ideal for day-visits and both short and week-long residentials.
Activities AvAilAble
Challenge Woods - free play
Challenge Woods - teambuilding
Cricket
Dance
Education session - indoors
Education session - outdoors
Fitness
Football
Footgolf
Rounders
A number of our activities can be led by Norwich City Community Sports Foundation qualified coaches
dAy or overnight
Stays available
corporAte events
At the nest
Make The Nest the next venue for your event. With super indoor and outdoor facilities, in-house catering and a friendly team, it’s the perfect venue for away days, conferences, meetings, lectures, courses, and business breakfasts.
The Hub building includes our large Inspire space and The Hub Boardroom.
The Clubhouse contains a large Engage space, private meeting room and a canteen-style cafe.
For breaks or downtime, the site’s seven sports pitches and two 3G pitches are perfect for team-building games and activities.
Amenities
Parking for 200 vehicles
4K HD screens and projectors
Indoor and outdoor sound systems
Café
Catering refreshments
(breakfasts, hot meals, canapés and buffets)
Catering facilities
Hearing loop fitted
Games and activities available
Free WiFi
Hourly, half and full day rates available
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sAmple itinerAry
9am
9.30am - 12.00pm
12.00pm - 1.00pm
1.00pm - 2.30pm
2.30pm - 2.45pm
2.45pm - 4.30pm
4.45pm
Arrive and breakfast
Presentation in Inspire studio
Lunch
Use of pitches for physical activity and teambuilding
Refreshments
Workshops and games in Engage and Relax spaces
Depart
Previous bookers include:
footbAll stAys At the nest
Whether you’re a grass root or elite side, The Nest is the perfect place to enjoy a high-quality football residential break.
Players can experience the site’s state-of-the-art 3G and grass pitches, along with excellent on-site accommodation and catering. It’s the perfect environment to create bonds and build teamwork skills that will last a lifetime.
Add-ons can be arranged including, but not limited to, excursions and trainings sessions led by the Foundation’s FA-qualified staff and friendlies or tournaments involving local sides.
Amenities
2 x 3G pitches and 7 x grass pitches
Meeting spaces for pre match briefings, classroom sessions and/or post match analysis
Physiotherapy room
Equipment, including teqball, football, tennis and more
Catering kitchen with dining facilities for 70
5 x bunk boxes, each sleeping 14 with adjoining group leader rooms
Excursions including the opportunity to take in a tour of Carrow Road or fixture
Matches with local or Norwich City representative teams
1 night weekend week long
Stays available
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A wonderful first-clAss footbAll residentiAl complex
Jamie Bunch, Rushall Olympics FC U14s
sAmple itinerAry
fridAy
Morning Arrive
Afternoon Training and Challenge Woods
Evening FIFA tournament and movie night
sAturdAy
Morning Training
Afternoon Fixtures vs. local sides
Evening Beach visit
sundAy
Morning Fixtures vs. Norwich City CSF
Afternoon Carrow Road ground tour
Evening Depart
Some of our guests...
celebrAtions
At the nest
From parties and anniversaries through to wedding receptions and fundraisers, host your celebration on our site.
Outdoor and indoor facilities
In-house catering
Friendly staff
birthdAy pArties
We’re the home of awesome birthday parties in Norwich! Our affordable packages offer up either an action packed party in our Challenge Woods, or a football themed party run by the Community Sports Foundation coaches.
2-hour parties
Variety of packages and add-ons, including use of indoor space
Range of party food, drinks and cakes available for an additional charge
fitness clAsses
Use The Nest’s incredible indoor facilities to host your fitness classes - perfect for circuits, yoga, pilates and more.
Inspire space has fitness class capacity for 40 Café and parking facilities
Changing rooms, showers and lockers
pitch
hire
All our pitches are available to hire for block bookings or for one-off matches.
5, 7, 9, Junior-11 or 11-a-side configurations
Grass or 3G pitches
Slots available across the week, during the day and evenings too
our locAtion
LITTLE MELTON
NORWICH CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
getting here explore the AreA
by trAin
The Nest is a 20-minute drive from Norwich train station, which has direct connections to London, Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Nottingham, Manchester and Liverpool.
by Air
We are located next to Norwich International Airport, with transfers available on request.
by bus
An hourly bus service, the Canary Konect, connects The Nest with the airport, city centre, Norwich train station and Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City Football Club.
Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Castle Carrow Road (match and ground tour)
City centre shopping
North Norfolk coastline
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
The Broads National Park
cArrow roAd
norfolk’s beAches
greAt yArmouth pleAsure beAch
sponsors
Thank you for the wonderful support of our sponsors.
Hugh J Boswell