Oaklands Farm

The Girl Guides Association and the National Council of Girls Clubs began leasing Oaklands Farm at Chigwell Row in 1935. They wanted a site where girls from Metropolitan areas could enjoy the countryside. On June 13th, 1936, Mr. P. M. Evans, Chairman of the City Parochial Foundation, officially opened the grounds. The first noteworthy camp took place in 1937 attracting Guides from all around the world to celebrate the Coronation of George VI .