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The site (excluding buildings) reopened in 2007. Scouting and Guiding groups of all ages are able to undertake a wide range of activities from [[camping]] and [[Air gun|air rifle]] shooting, to [[caving]] and [[orienteering]]. | The site (excluding buildings) reopened in 2007. Scouting and Guiding groups of all ages are able to undertake a wide range of activities from [[camping]] and [[Air gun|air rifle]] shooting, to [[caving]] and [[orienteering]]. | ||
Also located on the site is the | Also located on the site is the Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, although this is a separate business to the Scout Centre. The Buckmore Park sports complex on the site closed in April 2003 and went into administration in 2008. A buyer is being sought for the 260-acre site. The Scout Association said the local scouts had an existing lease on the site and would work with the new owners to secure a future for young people at the park.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/7634492.stm Sports complex in administration]</ref> | ||
=== Longridge Scout Boating Centre === | === Longridge Scout Boating Centre === | ||