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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29th October 2024

Partnership News: Rhino Greenhouses

The Community Sports Foundation is excited to announce the generous donation of a greenhouse by Norfolk-based company, Rhino Greenhouses as part of the ongoing vegetable garden project at The Nest. Led by Foundation participant Alex Fearne, the greenhouse has already proven to be a vital addition to the project.

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24th October 2024

Spooky Outdoor Cinema screening at The Nest

This Halloween, The Nest is hosting two evenings of spook-tacular fun for all the family – for the first time, we’ll be screening a movie in a Halloween-themed outdoor cinema, with snacks and goodies provided. Book your tickets today.

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22nd October 2024

Partnership News: Richard Utting Associates

We are excited to officially welcome Richard Utting Associates as a new partner, solidifying a relationship that has grown throughout the development of The Nest.

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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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