Community Sports Foundation

Norfolk's Community Hub

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Located in Horsford near Norwich International Airport, The Nest is the Foundation’s community hub.

Facilities currently include two floodlit 3G pitches, high-quality grass football pitches, residential bunk boxes, cafes, conference, event spaces and superb catering facilities, all set in a green and leafy secure 22-acre site.

Stay at The Nest

Train, play and stay at The Nest; unforgettable high-quality football residential breaks. Book now for your 2024/2025 break.
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Virtual tour

Ever wondered what The Nest is like but not been able to get here?

You can now take a look around our facilities thanks to our brand new virtual tour, courtesy of our friends at Chaplin Farrant.

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What's on

The Community Sports Foundation’s free mental wellbeing running group, Run For Me, is among a number of sports programmes and classes that take place at The Nest each week.

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Our facilities

Explore everything that The Nest has to offer you: from football pitches to great spaces for events.

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Experience the Challenge Woods

Our Challenge Woods area is available for private hire, children’s birthday parties, or just for a two-hour slot with friends or family. The area contains 330m2 of outdoor play built into the surrounding trees and woodland.

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Canary Konect

An hourly bus service, the Canary Konect links The Nest with the airport, city centre, Norwich train station and Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City Football Club. It’s the perfect car-free option to travel between our facilities.

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Pitch hire

Our range of top quality 3G and grass pitches can be booked on a recurring or one-off basis; these include two 3G floodlit full-sized pitches, a full size grass pitch with barriers, and six smaller grass pitches.

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Visitor Guide

View our Visitor Guide to explore everything that The Nest can offer you or your group, from event space, residentials and much more.

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Latest News

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30th September 2024

Ground broken on new Health and Wellbeing facility

The Community Sports Foundation is delighted to announce that ground has officially been broken at The Nest for the build of a new Health and Wellbeing facility.

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19th September 2024

Play & Eat at The Nest every weekday

‘Play & Eat’ at The Nest every weekday afternoon between 4pm and 6pm. Term time only. A great chance for kids and their families to unwind and have fun in our amazing outdoor spaces, followed by a delicious, freshly cooked dinner. All for just £2 per child.

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26th July 2024

Lauren Hemp returns to The Nest to unveil pitch named in her honour

Manchester City and England forward Lauren Hemp returned to her roots to officially open The Lauren Hemp Community Pitch in Norwich today, named in recognition of the part she’s played in the huge success of the Lionesses.

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Reviews

Louise Page

Louise Page

5 months ago

Fantastic place, can't wait to see it fully completed! Was very impressed with the tour we had today. Love the bunk accommodation and how they've really catered for all needs.
Karen Delf

Karen Delf

4 months ago

Good priced hot drinks and food. Very cold watching matches as very exposed. Bonus- low flying aircraft.
Andrew Coggins

Andrew Coggins

10 months ago

Watch our local under 9's play football here most weekends. Excellent facilities for both sporting and commercial activities alike, great little cafeteria and plenty of parking. Friendly helpful staff are always on hand if needed, and there are lots of ideas for future development too. Highly recommended.
steph cumbers

steph cumbers

9 months ago

I hired the Nest for my daughter's 5th birthday party. The room was amazing - loads of space for the entertainment and food. The toilets were clean and idea as they didn't have to leave the room. Really impressed and will be hiring again!
Sylvia Wright

Sylvia Wright

7 months ago

They have done really great job in Developing the Old Anglian Windows social club into top class Football in the community Centre for Norwich and Surrounding areas with the new name of one of Ncfc old grounds THE NEST

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