Venue Hire – Botley, near Hedge End & Southampton

Hires from £20 per hour Discounts for long-term & ongoing groups

Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces across 95 acres of Hampshire countryside — ideal for youth organisations, arts groups, clubs, charities, faith groups, sports teams and family celebrations.

Call 01489 785228 Email info@ymca-fg.org
Located in Botley, Hampshire 7 versatile spaces Easy access from M27 Very reasonable prices
Outdoor

Campfire Areas

Amphitheatre-style or intimate fire circle for shows, socials & bonding.

Up to 650

Sports Hall

Huge indoor space for sports, Nerf, discos & tournaments.

100 people

Bluebell Room

For art, yoga, youth orgs, meetings & regular weekly clubs.

Up to 250

Daffodil Room

Large functions, conferences, faith groups & low-budget receptions.

Outside

Rose Garden

Sheltered outdoor space for BBQs & end-of-year celebrations.

Seasonal

Main Marquee

Great hub for on-site events, races & self-led kids parties.

Spaces to hire

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Flexible • great for regular hire

Bluebell room – clubs, workshops & meetings

A bright, versatile hall used by art, yoga, photography, faith and community groups. Popular for weekly sessions. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Capacity: up to 100 guests Projector & DVD Wi-Fi Tables & chairs to suit
  • Ideal for training, youth clubs, creative classes or community meetings.
  • Discounts available for ongoing / weekly bookings.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
Scouts & groups Scouts & groups
Yoga groups Yoga groups
Art classes Art classes
Music groups Music groups
Performance arts Performance arts
Faith groups Faith groups
Youth clubs Youth clubs
Community sessions Community sessions
Training days Training days
Large function hall

Daffodil room – events & celebrations

Spacious indoor venue for conferences, charity events, youth camps and budget-friendly receptions. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Capacity: up to 250 guests Servery access Projector, tables & chairs Wi-Fi
  • Great for celebrations, workshops, team days & community functions.
  • Flexible layout for dining, theatre or cabaret style.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
Conferences
Charity events
Family events
Youth & church camps
Training days
AGMs
Celebrations
Budget friendly receptions
Community fairs
Indoor • largest space

Sports hall – large indoor activity hub

Our biggest indoor space with room for up to 650 people, perfect for sports training, Nerf battles, discos or big community events. Viewing platform accessible. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Capacity: up to 650 guests Changing rooms & showers 2 upstairs meeting rooms Wi-Fi
  • Sports lighting (no fixed heating).
  • Two upstairs rooms for admin / leaders (approx. 30 combined).
  • Discounts available for ongoing / weekly bookings.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
Sports clubs
Cadet groups
Youth events
Nerf / discos
Large functions
Tournaments
Community days
Indoor fairs
Big rehearsals
Indoor • warm & private

Sports hall meeting rooms

Two upstairs rooms overlooking the sports hall — perfect as a quieter base alongside a hall booking, or for smaller community groups. Heated, accessible, tables & chairs provided. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Up to 30 people total 2 rooms (approx. 15 & 20–25) Toilets & Wi-Fi Sink / refreshment area
  • Great parking outside the sports hall building.
  • Ideal add-on to a full sports hall booking (leaders’ room / rest space).
  • Discounts for long-term & ongoing bookings.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
Business meetings
Smaller community groups
Craft / art groups
Photography groups
Sports teams’ meetings
Leaders / admin base
Rest area after hall
Training days
Planning sessions
Outdoor • woodland setting

Campfire areas – outdoor gatherings & performances

Choose from an amphitheatre-style fire circle with tiered benches or a smaller, tucked-away woodland site. Power outlet available for speaker / lights. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Capacity: up to 300 guests Natural woodland setting Large firepit
  • Wooden seating (no fixed lighting).
  • Ideal for youth & family groups, storytelling, worship and campfire nights.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
Youth groups
Family socials
Storytelling
Faith gatherings
Performances
Team bonding
Evening BBQ base
Schools
Self-led groups
Outdoor hub

Main marquee – practical base for outdoor events

Not a decorative wedding marquee, but a really useful covered hub for races, school activity days and site-wide events. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Capacity: up to 100 guests Power & projector available No heating
  • Perfect for registration, bag drop, briefings or BBQ base.
  • Works well with pirate ship, bouncing pillow, MUGA & GAGA pit.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
Sports days
Event HQ
BBQ base
Registration desks
Family days
Camps
Briefings
Bag drop
Outdoor clubs
Relaxed outdoor venue

Rose garden – relaxed, leafy setting

A peaceful, leafy corner ideal for BBQs, picnics, reflection sessions or end-of-year celebrations. Available 7 days a week 08:00–22:00.

Around 50 guests Sheltered seating Flexible layout
  • Great for social gatherings, informal networking or community group celebrations.
  • Natural greenery backdrop — easy to dress.
  • Temporary event licence needed for music or alcohol.
BBQs
Picnics
Reflection time
End-of-year parties
Community meetups
Small celebrations
Outdoor clubs
Family socials
Photo spot

Location & access

Located in Botley, near Hedge End, YMCA Fairthorne Manor is easily reached from Southampton, Eastleigh and the M27. You’ll have countryside surroundings, on-site parking and space for groups to arrive safely.

5 mins from Hedge End Easy from M27 On-site parking 95-acre site Nearest train: Botley
  • Address: YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2GH
  • Ideal for groups travelling from Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham & Winchester
  • Coaches and multiple cars can be accommodated with prior notice