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YMCA Fairthorne Group

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    • Day CampsWeek-long themed adventure days during school holidays
    • Holiday ClubIndoor & outdoor childcare activities during school holidays
    • ResidentialsSchool trips to Fairthorne Manor — 95 acres & adventure activities
    • Treetots & Forest BabiesOutdoor toddler & parent group mornings in nature
    • Little ConkersOutdoor baby & parent group sessions
    • Day VisitsSchool activity day visits to Fairthorne Manor

    Experiences & Activities

    • Activities at FairthorneFull range of outdoor & adventure activities on site
    • CampsiteSeasonal public campsite at Fairthorne Manor
    • River AccessWater activities April–September, launching at Fairthorne

    Group Booking & Hire

    • Group AccommodationAccommodation buildings at Fairthorne Manor for groups
    • Venue HireRoom & venue hire across Hampshire & Isle of Wight

    Clubs & Regular Activities

    • Sports GroupsRegular sports sessions for all ages
    • Uniform GroupsScouts, Guides & more — day & residential options

    Funding

    • Adventures Away From HomeFunding to help young people access outdoor adventures
    • Young Careers FestivalAnnual event supporting young people into employment
  • Our Locations

    • Fairthorne ManorOur flagship outdoor activity centre in Hampshire
    • EastleighYMCA services & facilities in Eastleigh
    • AndoverYMCA services & facilities in Andover
    • SouthamptonYMCA services & facilities in Southampton
    • PortsmouthYMCA services & facilities in Portsmouth
    • Isle of WightYMCA services & facilities on the Isle of Wight

    Activities & Childcare

    • Holiday ClubIndoor & outdoor childcare activities during school holidays
    • Day CampsWeek-long themed adventure days during school holidays
    • ResidentialsSchool trips to Fairthorne Manor — 95 acres of adventure

    Early Years

    • Treetots & Forest BabiesOutdoor toddler & parent group mornings in nature
    • NurseriesSettings across Hampshire & Isle of Wight, 4 months to school age
    • Little Steps, Giant LeapsOur early years curriculum framework

    Community

    • Weston Community LibraryBaby groups, craft sessions & community activities
    • AndoverCommunity events & activities in Andover
    • NewtownCommunity centre in Southampton
    • EastleighCommunity centre & community fridge
  • Youth Housing at YMCA

    • Youth HousingOverview of our youth housing support services
    • BasingstokeSupported housing for young people aged 18–30
    • SouthamptonSupported housing for young people aged 18–30
    • Isle of WightSupported housing for young mothers, expectant mothers & babies
  • About YMCA

    • About UsOur mission, values & history
    • Impact Case StudiesReal stories showing the difference we make
    • Meet the TeamThe people behind YMCA Fairthorne Group
    • News & ResourcesLatest updates, reports & downloads
  • Get Involved

    • CareersCurrent vacancies & working at YMCA
    • VolunteeringGive your time & make a difference
    • FundraisingHelp us raise vital funds for young people
    • Young Careers FestivalBack our annual employment event for young people
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    • Little Conkers
    • Day Visits
    • Activities at Fairthorne
    • Campsite
    • River Access
    • Group Accommodation
    • Venue Hire
    • Sports Groups
    • Uniform Groups
    • Adventures Away From Home
    • Young Careers Festival
    • Fairthorne Manor
    • Eastleigh
    • Andover
    • Southampton
    • Portsmouth
    • Isle of Wight
    • Holiday Club
    • Day Camps
    • Residentials
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    • Nurseries
    • Little Steps, Giant Leaps
    • Weston Community Library
    • Andover
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    • Eastleigh
    • Youth Housing
    • Basingstoke
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Posts By: Rosie Waters

What is Little Steps, Giant Leaps?

Posted 9:51 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Early Years, News.

Little Steps, Giant Leaps: Supporting School Readiness at YMCA Nurseries At YMCA Nurseries, we believe that the smallest moments of...

What Team Building Offers Companies

Posted 3:26 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, News.

What Team Building Can Offer Companies: Beyond the Office In today’s fast-paced business world, companies are constantly searching for ways...

Our Fairthorne Manor Nursery is growing

Posted 11:26 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Early Years, News.

YMCA Fairthorne Group Expands Fairthorne Manor Nursery and Creates New Early Years Careers We are expanding our Fairthorne Manor Nursery...

Young Carers Festival 2026 – Booking Now Open

Posted 2:06 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Impact, News.

The world's largest festival of young carers returns 26th-28th June. YMCA Fairthorne Group is proud to once again be working...

Holiday Club is back! – School Holiday Childcare

Posted 1:17 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, News.

As the new year begins, many parents find themselves asking the same question: “What are we going to do for...

Feeding the Andover Community – Delivering over 60 Essential Food Hampers

Posted 12:56 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Impact, News.

For years, YMCA Andover has been proud to prepare and deliver essential food hampers to members of our local community...

Winter Loneliness Support in Eastleigh – Join Our YMCA Chatty Café

Posted 9:44 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Community.

ymca eastleigh, eastleigh community centre, chatty cafe scheme Finding Connection This Winter at YMCA Eastleigh As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, winter can often feel...

A Year of Positive Community Impact. Looking Back at 2025

Posted 4:26 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Impact, News.

2025 was a busy and meaningful year for us here at YMCA Fairthorne Group. Across Hampshire and the Isle of...

End of Year Message from the CEO

Posted 12:01 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Impact, News.

Click here to watch Our CEO, Phillipa Spicer, would like to wish everyone a joyful festive season. Read below, or...

WorkL Accreditation – Celebrating Our Employee Engagement Milestone

Posted 9:43 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Impact, News.

Celebrating Our Employee Engagement Milestone We are proud to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering an...
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Fairthorne Manor
Southampton
SO30 2GH

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Housing Association No: 4875
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