YMCA Fairthorne Manor Residential School Trips Hampshire

YMCA Fairthorne Manor offers adventurous residential trips for schools and groups. 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 experienced instructors, allowing your pupils to safely participate in activities such as climbing, paddle boarding, archery, low ropes, and so much more.

We offer 3 different accommodations on site, including Ben’s House, Heald House, and our camping village, for those looking to fully immerse in the outdoors.

Find out more about all of our accommodation types by speaking to a member of the team via the email us link above.

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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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Depending on the accommodation, we can sleep around 85 people. We can accommodate large groups with extended notice, and depending on our availability. Speak to a number of our team via the email us link above, 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.

Ben’s House

• Sleeps 84

• 4 bunks per room

• Shared facilities

• 2 twin en-suite leaders’ rooms

• Leaders lounge

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Free Wi-Fi

Heald House

• Sleeps 88

• Mix of 2, 3, 4, and 6 bunks per room

• 2 twin en-suite leaders’ rooms

• 2 leaders’ rooms with shared bathroom

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Free Wi-Fi

Camping

• Pre-erected 6-8 person tents with wooden floors

• Communal marquee with lighting, chairs, fridge, and tea/coffee facilities for leaders

• Toilets and showers a short walk away

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

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.

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). We offer one free staff place for every 12 young people.

Residential prices include selected activities, accommodation, and full board catering.

Get in touch with a member of our team our Email Us link above or call 01489 785228, 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.

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.

All residential stays are full-board with our healthy, nutritious meals all cooked in-house by our catering team. Served in our purpose-built spacious dining hall, we can cater for all dietary requirements and allergens. Our catering team are happy to discuss any specific requirements for your group in advance of your trip.

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

We are located on our wonderful 95-acre site in Hampshire. With access to the river hamble and our very own lake, we offer a true immersive outdoor experience.