Fairthorne Manor Activities
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Try something different with friends or enjoy a new activity with the kids. Available April to September, a variety of outdoor activity sessions at the 94-acre outdoor activity venue near Botley, give you that chance. There’s something for everyone and all ages. Dip into water adventures or reach new heights.
Outdoor Adventure
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Low Ropes
Balance is key as groups work together to problem-solve each element on our woodland course.
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Campfire (Evening)
Let your inner performer shine as you sing and dance around a roaring campfire.
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Aerial Runway
Feel the rush and the wind in your hair as you fly through the trees on one of our two purpose build zipwires.
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Wide Games (Evening)
Balance is key as groups work together to problem-solve each element on our woodland course.
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Jumpy Pillow & Lawn Games
Let your inner child free as your bounce around our inflatable pillow. Challenge friends to one of our many lawn games while you wait your turn.
Water Activities
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Kayaking
Build your water confidence and learn new kayaking skills while you splash and play on the River Hamble.
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Stand-up Paddle Board
Wibble and wobble as you develop your balance and co-ordination on your very own paddle board.
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Canoeing
Head out on a journey along the beautiful River Hamble as it meanders through the countryside in teams of three or four.
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Raft Building
Work together as a team to design your very own raft before testing it out on the River Hamble.
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Stream X
Venture into our stream and journey along it as it twists and turns through the woodlands. Communication is key to navigating its many obstacles.
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Boat Trip
Take in the sights and sounds of the River Hamble on one of our big boats. If you’re lucky, you may even get to drive.
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Katakanu
Cruise along the River Hamble in one of our super stable six persons Katakanus. Paddling together as a team is vital.
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Bell Boat
Experience out hybrid dragon boat/canoe as you use teamwork and communication to journey along the River Hamble in teams of up to 12.
Skill Based
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Obstacle Course
Race around our mini assault course culminating with our leap of faith swing.
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Camouflage & Tracking
Learn how to be like a chameleon and blend into your surroundings or track your prey like a fox.
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Den Building
Learn simple construction techniques to build your own survival den. Be careful, it might just rain.
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Campfire Skills
Learn about the fire triangle and how to safely create your own fire. For a little extra, you can even cook your own snack over the fire.
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Land Ecology
Explore our amazing woodlands abundant with flora and fauna. Learn about how these all work together in perfect harmony.
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Water Ecology
Dip your net into one of our beautiful waterways. Discover the creatures that live in these waters and the effects ponds ad rivers have.
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Archery
Learn and develop the key techniques required to become your very own Robin Hood and compete against your friends in our archery and games challenges.
Team Building
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Pioneering
Groups learn knot techniques to create a giant slingshot which they will then use to fire objects at a giant target.
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Team Challenge
Work together as a team to conquer each challenge on our course.
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Initiative Tests
Work together to solve our variety of puzzles, tasks and activities. Thinking outside the box is a must.
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Orienteering
Can you follow the clues and use your map and compass to find the long-lost Fairthorne treasure?
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Blind Trail
Teams engage their senses while negotiating our course, relying on communication and support to truimph.
Perfect Location
Fairthorne Manor is ideally located outside Botley just 3 miles from the M27, midway between Southampton & Portsmouth.