Come and experience the UK's biggest County Scout and Guide Jamboree

On Wednesday 30 July the Jamboree site will welcome Guide and Scout Groups and families to experience the international adventure of a Jamboree.

£5 per person (Under 5s FREE)

There will be a wide range of events and activities to keep you busy

The Programme

1) 10:30am- Jamboree site opens to visitors

Free Fairtrade Bananas
Giveaway for first 2000 visitors

2) 11am – Falconry Flying – Activities arena

3) 11am – 1pm – Penny Fayre’s at each Sub Camp Gateway – money raised to go to the Colchester Zoo Conservation Programme

4) 12:30 – 1.30pm – Lunch with the South East Essex Youth Symphony Orchestra - Main stage

5) 2:30pm – Race to Extinction: Build your own endangered animal chariot! - Judging followed by race - Activities arena

6) 3:45pm – Falconry Flying – Activities arena

7) 5pm - Open Day Finale - Main stage

8) 4:30pm - Jamboree site closes to visitors

Various times – The Jamboree House Band – Main Stage
Time to be confirmed - Rainforest Quiz – International Team
Time to be confirmed - World Showcase of International Acts - Main Stage

Plus more to be confirmed

Things to do...

Quad Biking
Abseiling
Crystal Maze
Go Karts
Pioneering
Scuba Diving
Archery
Bouldering
Football
Climbing
Assault Course
Simulated Caving
Mountain Biking
Games Room
Inflatable’s
Hockey
Crafts
Cinema
Basketball
Jamart
Street Performances
Internet Cafe
Restaurants

Restrictions may Apply

Open Day Wristbands

You can purchase your wrist bands at the gate on Open Day. Use the PAY NOW entrance and purchase your wristbands at £5 per person.

Wristband sales are now only available on the gate on the day as the pre-booking deadline has passed.

If you have pre-booked your wristbands you can fast-track arrival on the day by going through the PRE-PAID entrance.

Where?
Essex International Jamboree 2008
Devereux Farm
Walton Rd
Kirby-le-Soken
Frinton-On-Sea
Essex
CO13 0DA
United Kingdom

How do I get there ?
Click HERE for travel details including a tool to find your best route to the Jamboree site.

Parking
Parking will be available but help us save the environment and creating queues by car sharing or coming by coach. Unfortunately public transport is not linked to the site but why not find out if other parents and families from your Group are going and you could share a ride.

The Jamboree Open Day will be open between 10:30 and 17:30. Height restrictions will apply on activities and are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

Got a question?
Email the Open Day mailbox at