UNLEASHED takes place from 16–18 April 2027.

The main 25 hour programme kicks off at 09:00 on Saturday 17th April and finishes 10:00 on Sunday 18th April

Explorer Scouts aged 14–17 from across the UK, attending with their Explorer Unit, District contingent or another organised Scout group.

No. UNLEASHED is open to Explorer Scouts from across the entire UK.

We are also pleased to welcome Girlguiding Rangers to join UNLEASHED too.

No. UNLEASHED is a separate event built specifically for Explorers.

The concept was inspired by Explorer Scouts celebrating 25 years in 2027, but the 25-hour format is intended to remain at the heart of UNLEASHED beyond launch year.

UNLEASHED takes over Dummer Down Farm in Dummer, Basingstoke - the Home of BEASTLY - for 25 hours of non-stop action.

No. All participants should attend as part of an organised Explorer Scout Unit or Ranger Unit with the appropriate adults attending with them.

If your unit is not attending, then please do reach out as we maybe able to connect you with another unit.

Yes. Please include the adults attending with your group when you register.

You can increase your numbers at any time, subject to places still being available.

Unfortunately, we're unable to guarantee reductions or refunds once your booking has been confirmed. We understand that plans can change, so if you need to reduce your numbers, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Where possible, we'll work with you to try to reallocate any unwanted places to another group before the booking amendment deadline. However, this depends on demand and cannot be guaranteed.

We recommend booking for the numbers you're confident will attend, then adding more places later if availability allows.

Registration is open now. We’ll publish the final booking deadline once confirmed, but places may be subject to capacity, so groups shouldn’t leave it too late.

UNLEASHED costs £55 per Explorer Scout / participant and £10 per adult leader.

This amount is payable upon booking to confirm your place.

Your event fee covers participation in UNLEASHED and access to the 25-hour programme. Groups are responsible for their own catering, although food will also be available to purchase on site.

After registering, your group will be invoiced for its booking, with payment made by bank transfer.

The 25-hour programme starts at 09:00 on Saturday, so Saturday arrivals will need to be on site, set up and ready before then.

Yes. Your campsite is your group’s base throughout UNLEASHED, from arrival until you leave on Sunday.

Absolutely. The programme keeps going overnight, but that doesn’t mean everyone has to! Your camp remains available for anyone who wants to sleep, rest or recharge.

The camping area will be designated a quiet zone from 11:30pm until 07:00am to allow for anyone wishing to sleep.

The 25-hour programme finishes at 10:00 on Sunday. Groups can then pack down their camps and prepare to leave.

Yes. We’re expecting groups to arrive by a mixture of cars, minibuses and coaches. Full vehicle, parking and drop-off arrangements will be provided to booked groups before the event.

Full joining instructions - including arrival times, site access, parking and other practical information will be sent to booked groups closer to the event.

Yes. There will be food vendors on site during the event. We’ll share details of what’s available closer to the weekend.

Yes. If your group is planning to self-cater, you’ll need to bring the equipment you need to prepare and serve your meals at camp.

Yes. Drinking water will be available on site. Explorers and adults should bring a refillable water bottle.

Yes. Toilets and basic washing facilities will be available throughout the event. We’ll include full details in the joining instructions.

As groups provide their own catering, they’ll be responsible for managing dietary requirements within their group. Where food is available to purchase on site, allergen and dietary information will be provided by the individual food vendors.

Yes. The programme starts at 09:00 on Saturday and keeps going until 10:00 on Sunday - including activities and entertainment after dark.

No! The programme might be non-stop, but Explorers don’t have to be. Your campsite remains your base throughout the weekend, so you can take a break or get some sleep when you need it.

Yes. After dark is a big part of UNLEASHED, with activities and entertainment continuing through the night.

Yes. The main stage will be part of the UNLEASHED experience, bringing together entertainment, music and some of the biggest shared moments of the weekend.

We’ll reveal more activities and programme details as we get closer to UNLEASHED. Keep an eye on the website and our social channels for announcements.

No. Most of our team will already be involved in Scouts, but that isn’t essential. If there’s a suitable role for you, we can help you through the process of getting involved as a Scout volunteer.

We are also pleased to welcome Girlguiding volunteers.

Not for every role. Some activities and specialist roles will need particular skills or qualifications, but there are plenty of roles where enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in are what matter.

Absolutely. We need volunteers before the weekend as well as at the event itself, including people who can help plan areas of UNLEASHED and lead teams.

Not necessarily. We’ll need help at different points before, during and after the event and will match people to roles based on their availability and where support is needed.

Head to our Volunteer page and complete the volunteer form to tell us a little about yourself, what you’d like to help with and when you’re available.

Explorers remain part of their attending Unit or group throughout the weekend, with their accompanying adult volunteers responsible for their usual care and supervision.

Yes. First aid provision will be available throughout the event, with details of how to access support included in the joining information.

We want UNLEASHED to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. Groups should tell us about any additional needs or reasonable adjustments when booking so we can work with you ahead of the event.

Activities will have different physical and practical requirements. We’ll provide more information as the programme is announced and work with groups where reasonable adjustments may be needed.

There will be adult volunteers and event support available throughout the overnight programme, including welfare support when needed.

Please contact the UNLEASHED team before the event if you’d like to discuss a particular requirement. We’d much rather have that conversation in advance so we can understand what support may be needed.