 It has been in operation since 1937 and has been operated by East Sussex County Scouts since 1986 when it was leased from The Scout Association.On-site facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool, an Air gun|air rifle range, archery butts, indoor accommodation for 85 people in 4 buildings, a climbing tower,Grass sledging, pedal carts, a caving network, High and low ropes courses and a 140m zip wire.Buckmore Park Scout Centre is a camping and activity centre located to the south of Chatham in Kent.