Day Trips for Schools and Groups in Southampton
Shorter visit, same fun! Day Trips at Fairthorne Manor are perfect for schools, scout groups, and sports clubs looking for a single day of adventure activities.
Fairthorne Manor: Perfect Place for Day Trips for groups in Southampton and surrounding areas
Fairthorne Manor offers an exciting and practical Day Trip option for schools looking for a fun and educational experience. With weekday trips and sessions available.
Day Trips are also perfect for community groups including Scouts and Guides, sports teams, church and faith groups, and more.
Choose your activities
For Day Trips, we will build a bespoke programme made of 4 of our activities.
Abseiling
Crate Challenge
Aerial Runway
Jacob’s Ladder
Climbing Wall
Boat Trip
Kata Kanu
Canoeing
Kayaking
Raft Building
Stream X
Stand Up Paddle Board
Pioneering
Team Challenge
Blind Trail
Axe Throwing
Obstacle Course
Camouflage & Tracking
Archery
Campfire Skills
Campfire Performance
Den Building
Pillow & Games
Initiative Tests
Wide Games
Ecology
Orienteering
Catering & Dining
We can serve a freshly prepared lunch or dinner for groups visiting us for the day, from schools and youth groups to universities, charities, faith groups, sports teams, families and corporate away days.
We cater for all dietary requirements and allergies — vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and medically required diets.
Discounted Coach Travel
Make getting to Fairthorne Manor easier with discounted coach travel through our partner, Lucketts Travel. This offer helps schools make learning outside the classroom more affordable.
- Contact YMCA Fairthorne Manor to discuss discounted coach travel through Lucketts.
- Affordable travel that fits in your budget and keeps costs down for your parents.
- YMCA Fairthorne Manor is easily accessable from the M27 and the M3.
- Trusted travel for a smaller cost - no catch!
Dedicated & Qualified Team
Our dedicated team enhance any visit with their flexible and friendly approach. All staff undergo thorough recruitment checks, including DBS and reference checks. Our activity instructors are trained and inducted on site, and externally assessed where required for the relevant National Governing Body.
Delivery staff are trained in first aid, safeguarding, engagement, child behaviour management and are committed to ensuring a safe and enriching environment. Each year, our high-quality delivery staff team is complemented by overseas volunteers, which we truly believe enhances the Fairthorne experience.
Peace of Mind
Fairthorne Manor is a Hampshire County Council-approved activity centre and we hold an Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority licence for relevant activities. For high ropes and paddlesports activities, we utilise the services of external Technical Advisors to ensure best practices, including staff ratios, risk assessment analysis and Continued Professional Development. Our activities, equipment and staff undergo regular monitoring and supervision in line with our risk management procedures. YMCA Fairthorne Manor has a public liability insurance cover for up to £10 million and all buildings have been risk assessed for fire safety.
Perfect Location
Find us at YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 2GH
Fairthorne Manor is ideally located outside Botley just 3 miles from the M27, midway between Southampton & Portsmouth and 1 mile outside of Botley village.
If you’re travelling by train Botley Station is just 10 mins walk away with GroupSave tickets to keep travel costs down.