An Outdoor Space for All
Our incredible Forest School is opening it’s ‘doors’ once a month to welcome families, childminders, and home educators for a morning of outdoor fun.
Come and visit our amazing Forest School site with your child, for a few hours of outdoor learning in our Hampshire woodland, and to build your local community.
Our Forest School is located within Fairthorne Manor, our 95-acre site, with plenty of activities for your child. These sessions are run by our qualified Forest School Team, who are specialists in outdoor learning.
Forest School Activities
Little Conkers outdoor group offers a variety of activities.
Get your children out for a morning of woodland crafts, campfire cooking, and more. Whilst they explore and have fun in nature, you can connect with other Southampton families.
- Little Conkers is available for children aged 2-11. Although under 2’s are welcome to be come along.
Upcoming Sessions
Our brand new session will run for Home Educators and Childminders on the first friday of the month. We have a max capacity of 24 children.
Participants are welcome to come and go as they please, with the session starting at 9am, and running until 12pm.
We cannot accept walk-ins. Please book by the end of the day on Thursday to guarantee your space in the following Fridays session.
Forest Groups
If you are interested in bringing a larger group for a special visit, we would love to host you. Explore Fairthorne’s magical woodland, exploring natural surroundings to nurture curiosity and discover new skills!
Perfect Location
Find us at YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 2GH, which is just 1 mile outside of Botley.