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04 Introduction 06 Overview 08 Facilities Pitches The Box Padel The Clubhouse Accomodation Bunk boxes The Hub The Store Challenge Woods Food & drink
36 Football stays 38 Group experiences 40 Our location 38 Find out more 39 Sponsors 03
Welcome
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A world class, high performance facility for EVERYONE
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Jake Humphrey, TV & Radio Presenter & Foundation Chairperson
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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 is set with a secluded and secure 22-acre site. Ever-growing it features high-quality grass and 3G football pitches, conference and meeting spaces, café, purpose-built wellbeing space, residential bunkboxes and an adventure playground. Summer 2026 will see the additional of three brand new padel courts, further enhancing the breadth of facilities available on 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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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
Pitches
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Norfolk Hire Arena only: Seating for up to 100 people, total capacity 1,000 Indoor viewing from café Home of Norwich City Women FC 09
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 10
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A versatile health and wellbeing facility. Includes state-of-the-art interactive technology and adaptive sports equipment The Box can function as a fitness centre, classroom, or community hub as needed. Facilities include: 2 x Exercise Bikes Punch Bag Free Weights SkiErg Machine Lü Interactive Wall Unisex toilet facilities
The box
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From summer 2026, groups staying at The Nest will have access to three brand-new padel courts, offering a versatile and sociable addition to their stay. Available for use with or without an instructor, the courts are ideal for structured training sessions, team activities or simply a relaxed game to unwind. Padel racquets will be available making it easy for visiting groups to play. Easy to learn and enjoyable for mixed abilities, padel provides a shared experience that e nhances group time together whilst at The Nest.
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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.
includes Engage space Play room Meeting room Dining area and kitchen Showers
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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 18
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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
Beds 9 & 10
Beds 5 & 6
Beds 1 & 2 WC
Electronic access keycard Bunk box total capacity of 70
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Accommodation
Six deluxe bell tents - each sleep 5 (total of additional 30 guests)
Staff room WC Beds 11 & 12
Beds 7 & 8
Beds 3 & 4
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At the heart of the site, is the new Hub building. Finished in 2021, the 1,100m2 space includes The Store, 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 The Store Six changing rooms
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Accessible changing room Physio suite
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Ceiling skylights let in natural light Remote-controlled RGB colour changing LED lights
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)
Three additional 65” 4K TV screens 3m jumbo TV screen
Next-gen lighting Hearing loop fitted Capacity for 200 Sound-proofed partition wall creates two smaller 100m2 spaces
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Easy-slide sound-proofed partition wall creates two separate spaces
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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
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the store With unbeatable deals on quality second-hand sports gear and exclusive Foundation kit, The Store is a sustainable retail space — where performance meets purpose. From boots to bottles, tops to trainers, The Store has everything visitors need for those last-minute sportswear essentials.
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changing rooms 20m2 FA compliant changing rooms with showers
ACCESSIBLE CHANGING
Four player changing rooms Two referee changing rooms
Bespoke facility for those with disabilities to change and shower
Adjoining shower and toilet facilities 50 lockers with electronic combination locks Tactics board
Adjustable, wall mounted bench and washbasin Accessible shower Hoist, ceiling & loop
physio suite Recover Physio suite
Peninsular toilet 12m2 of non-slip floorspace Privacy screen
On-site physio available Three-section electric physio couch Counter space with handwash sink Ice machine 32
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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
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adventure at the nest
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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
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Food & drink
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) 37
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
1 night weekend week long Stays available
Physiotherapy room Equipment, including teqball, football, tennis and more Catering kitchen with dining facilities for 70
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football tours
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 39
A flexible home base for unforgettable group experiences Whether you're a school, sports club, youth organisation or community group, The Nest offers an adaptable and welcoming environment tailored to your needs. Our facilities can be shaped to suit your schedule, goals and group size — from team-building camps to educational getaways or sports-focused stays. With comfortable accommodation, on-site catering, versatile indoor and outdoor activity spaces, and dedicated staff support, your group can focus on what matters most — learning, bonding and growing.
bespoke packages available
We work in close partnership with a network of outstanding sports venues across Norwich, should you require facilities outside of those on offer at The Nest. Whatever your focus, whatever your goals — The Nest is your perfect residential base.
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our location
CROMER
SPIXWORTH
HORSHAM ST FAITH
A1270
RACKHEATH
A1270 NORWICH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
B1150
A140
getting here
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explore the area
COSTESSEY
KING’S LYNN
Carrow road A1042 THORPE END
A1042 A47
BOWTHORPE
A147
NORWICH MOUNT PLEASANT
GREAT YARMOUTH NORWICH TRAIN STATION
A1042
A1242 A147
LIVERPOOL
NOTTINGHAM
NORTHAMPTON
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
NORWICH
Carrow Road (match & ground tour) City centre shopping North Norfolk Coastline Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
by air
BIRMINGHAM
A11
Norwich Cathedral
A47
MANCHESTER
A47
NORWICH CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
LITTLE MELTON
A1270
THORPE ST ANDREW
by train
The Broads National Park
norfolk’s beaches
We are located next to Norwich International Airport, with transfers available on request.
CAMBRIDGE
HETHERSETT BRISTOL
CRINGLEFORD
A146 PLYMOUTH
CAMBRIDGE
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A47
A140
SOUTHAMPTON
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find out more
SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION Every booking made at The Nest supports the work of the Community Sports Foundation. The charity help thousands of people achieve their goals through sport every year.
Sponsors Thank you for the wonderful support of our sponsors.
To find out more about residential football tours at The Nest, get in touch with us today nest.info@norwichcitycsf.org.uk 01603 984000 thenest.org.uk @thenestcsf The Nest - Norfolk’s Community Hub, Holt Rd, Horsford, Norwich, NR10 3AQ 44
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