Jake Humphrey, TV & Radio Presenter & Foundation Chairperson
Located on the outskirts of Norwich, The Nest is the Community Sports Foundation’s new state-of-the-art community hub.
The multi-million pound site contains high-quality football pitches, conference and meeting spaces, cafes, studios, IT suites, residential bunkboxes 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 our visitor guide.
At the heart of the site, is the new Hub building. Finished in 2021, the 1,100m2 space includes the Inspire studio, café, changing rooms and more.
A unique space to hire for conferences, meetings, workshops or events – or perhaps just as a warm and welcoming place to enjoy cake and coffee with friends and family – the Hub is central to everything that goes on at The Nest.
Renovated in 2018, the Clubhouse building is a welcoming environment complete with an array of spaces.
It’s perfect for events, conferences or as the focal point for visiting groups to relax and recharge.
Five bunkboxes, each sleeping 14
Adjoining safeguarding compliant private party leader room in four bunkboxes
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
Bunkbox total capacity of 70
Six deluxe bell tents - each sleep 5 (total of additional 30 guests)
330m2 of enclosed outdoor play, built into the surrounding woodland
35-metre & todler zip line
Raised walkways, treehouse, ladders, ropes, swings, slide & climbing wall
Multi sensory activities for those with physical and mental disabilities
Den-building & Bushcraft
The Hut - outdoor classroom with capacity for 20
With residential capacity for up to 70 students and staff, The Nest is a unique environment for schools on a safe and secure site.
Facilities include grass 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.
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
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, IT suites and a private board room.
The Clubhouse contains a large Engage space, private boardroom and a canteen-style cafe.
For breaks or downtime, the site’s seven sports pitches are perfect for team-building games and activities.
Catering
9am 9.30am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm - 2.45pm 2.45pm - 4.30pm 4.45pm
Arrive & breakfast
Presentation in Inspire studio Lunch
Use of pitches for physical activity & teambuilding Refreshments Workshops & games in Engage & Relax spaces Depart
Previous bookers include:
Whether you’re a grassroot or elite side, The Nest is the perfect place to enjoy a high-quality football residential break.
Players can enjoy the site’s eight 3G & grass pitches, superb on-site accommodation and catering, while creating bonds and building teamwork that’ll last a life time.
Add-ons include excursions and training sessions led by the Foundation’s FA-qualified staff, while friendlies or tournaments involving local sides can be arranged.
Use of site’s match & training pitches (grass and 3G)
Match analysis suite Meeting, briefing spaces and use of physiotherapy room Equipment including teqball, football tennis and more Catering kitchen with dining facilities for 70
Each bunkbox sleeps 14, with adjoining group leader rooms
Opportunity to play local and Norwich City representative teams
If dates work, opportunity to take in a Carrow Road ground tour or fixture
From parties and anniversaries through to wedding receptions and fundraisers, host your celebration on our site.
Outdoor & indoor facilities
In-house catering
Friendly staff
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 Community Sports Foundation coaches.
Variety of packages and add-ons, including use of indoor space
Range of party food, drinks and cakes available for additional charge
Use The Nest’s incredible indoor facilities as the new home of your fitness classes – it’s perfect for indoor fitness, yoga, pilates and more.
Inspire space has fitness class capacity for 40 Café & parking facilities Changing rooms, showers & lockers
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
Carrow road
Norwich Cathedral
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 train by air
We are located next to Norwich International Airport, with transfers available on request.
Norwich Castle Carrow Road (match & ground tour)
City centre shopping
North Norfolk Coast beaches Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
The Broads National Park
norfolk’s beaches
