 The site was used as part of a Blue Peter special which aired on 20 February 2007 to promote the Scouting 2007 Centenary.Over 100 Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts were present on the camp, along with the TV crew who joined in with all of the activities.Downe held its 80th birthday party in 2009 where over 300 from the scouting community were present.