football tours The NEST
“ “ The NEST
a world class, high performance facility for eVeryone
Jake
Humphrey, TV & Radio Presenter & 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 grass and 3G football pitches, conference and meeting spaces, cafe, 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 visitors guide.
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pitches
norfolk hire arena & 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 new 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 & 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
play space
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
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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
eVent catering
A variety of catering options tailored for all groups and events
Bespoke menus for your groups compiled 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)
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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The NEST
wonderful first-class football residential complex
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Jamie Bunch, Rushall Olympics FC U14s
sample itinerary
friday
Morning Arrive
Afternoon Training & Challenge Woods
Evening FIFA Tournament & 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...
LITTLE MELTON
NORWICH CITY FOOTBALL CLUB LONDON
getting here explore the area
We are located next to Norwich International Airport, with transfers available on request. by train by air
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.
Norwich Castle Carrow Road (match & 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