YMCA Fairthorne Manor Outdoor Activity Centre Hampshire

YMCA Fairthorne offers adventurous day trips for schools, youth groups, uniform groups, and more.

Located in Southampton, Hampshire at our 95-acre site, we offer children the chance to step out of their comfort zone, work as a team, and most importantly, have fun! Our 20+ activities are led by our experienced instructors, allowing your pupils to safely participate in activities such as climbing, paddle boarding, archery, low ropes, and so much more.

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As part of the wider YMCA Fairthorne Group, we aim to give young people the chance to belong, contribute, and thrive. Each year, we welcome the best volunteers from around the world to join our team, to deliver activities, and give children the skills and confidence to successfully grow.

From day 1, our dedicated groups team will work closely with you to develop a bespoke package, tailored to your school’s needs and curriculum. Fairthorne Manor’s location offers a truly unique experience for all schools that visit.

We deliver a wide range of activities at our 95-acre site. We can create bespoke packages tailored to your curriculum, needs, and budget. Some activities include:

Adventures activities:

• Low Ropes
• Campfire (Evening)
• Aerial Runway
• Wide Games (Evening)
• Jumpy Pillow & Lawn Games

Water based activities:

• Kayaking
• Stand up paddle board
• Canoeing
• Raft Building
• Boat Trip
• Katakanu
• Bell Boat

Skills based activities:

• Obstacle Course
• Camouflage & Tracking
• Den Building
• Campfire Skills
• Land Ecology
• Water Ecology
• Archery

Team building activities:

• Pioneering
• Team Challenge
• Initiative Tests
• Orienteering
• Blind Trail

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We deliver a wide range of activities at our 95-acre site. We host water sports such as kayaking and raft building on our lake, and have access to the wonderful River Hamble. On land, students can take part in many activities, such as crate challenge, den-building, axe-throwing, and aerial runway. We can create bespoke packages tailored to your curriculum, needs, and budget.

Our group sizes are dependent on staffing and activities. We can accommodate large groups with extended notice.

Speak to a number of our team and we will do our best to ensure your group, no matter the size, can visit Fairthorne Manor! An activity group of 12, must be accompanied by 1 adult.

Groups are welcome to take their photos during their visit, and share their amazing experiences, tagging @YMCAFairthorneManor on social media!

We may occasionally take photos for our own promotional use, but this will be discussed prior, and all relevant forms will be completed by parents and staff.

Risk assessments can be provided on request, and staff are welcome to come on a tour of our site before their visit.

Our pricing varies depending on package, activities, and length of stay. Our activity groups are based on 12 young people per group, and an adult must accompany each group (1 adult/12 students).

Contact a member of our team and we will be happy to provide you with a price. We are also happy to welcome you for a guided tour of our site.

For day trips, we ask that children wear sturdy shoes and clothing they do not mind getting dirty! Come rain or shine, we will be outside, so check the weather and pack rain coats, hats, and sun cream accordingly.

Children will always be with a first-aid trained member of staff when completing any of our activities.

• Tuck Shop – children will need to bring their pocket money

• Canteen and dining areas

• Toilets and changing areas

• River and Lake

• Climbing tower

• A campfire

• 2 accommodation blocks – Heald House and Ben’s House

• Camping village

We take pride in offering activities to those of any ability We are accessible and inclusive, as we have off-road wheelchairs and specialist equipment available. Please enquire about this when booking. Our activity centre covers all terrains, so we recommend a tour if you have any concerns.

We are open year-round, and our opening hours are dependent on the activities and groups we have on-site.

“We have had an incredible time. A colleague who’d not been here before asked if it’s always this good – YES! The staff are all amazing and take care to learn the different children and their needs. The programme offers a great variety of activities and allows children of all abilities the opportunity to succeed and discover new skills. We have had an incredible time. A colleague who’d not been here before asked if it’s always this good – YES! The staff are all amazing and take care to learn the different children and their needs. The programme offers a great variety of activities and allows children of all abilities the opportunity to succeed and discover new skills.” – Harefield Primary School, 2022