We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

Scouting is the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 4 to those who are young at heart, fun, challenging activities and personal development that make a positive impact in local communities.

Welcome to Newmarket
District Scouts

Newmarket District consists of 12 Groups, 2 Explorer Units & 1 Young Leader Unit.

We are a strong District consisting currently of over 700 young members and 300 Adults covering over 228 sq. miles.

Newmarket District was first formed in 1916 when Form B signed ‘as formed’ on 27th May, signed by Headquarters on 26th June and stamped as fully recognised 6th July 1916.

Find out more

Aged 4 to 25?

Squirrels Logo 4-6 years
Beavers Logo 6-8 years
Cubs Logo 8-10½ years
Scouts Logo 10½-14 years
Explorers Logo 14-18 years
Network Logo 18-25 years

Adult volunteers

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

Learn more

Latest news

View all news

Find your nearest group

Search for your nearest Scout Group by entering your postcode, or the town/city you're looking for, then hit search!

Do more. Share more. Be more.

Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.

Join Today
Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

Find out more