About Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre
Avon Tyrrell is UK YouthŌĆÖs outdoor centre in the New Forest National Park providing outdoor learning programmes and personal development opportunities for young people to experience, learn and develop.
Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre Description
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre is located on 65 acres of land in the heart of the New Forest, offering outdoor education through an extensive range of adventure and field study activities.
The Avon Tyrrell centre was donated to the UK Youth charity in 1949, and today provides learning opportunities for children and young adults, groups and individuals to, ŌĆśExperience, Learn and DevelopŌĆÖ.
We run activities and sessions to suit everyone from schools, sport groups and youth groups, to disability groups, faith groups and even corporate clients.
Schools: We offer an extensive range of adventure and field study activities, all of which can be linked to the National Curriculum and are quality assured by Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC), the Adventure Activities Licensing Authorities (AALA), the British Canoe Union (BCU) and Hampshire County Council.
Our expertise is working with school students. Mixing fun with education, you will experience, learn and develop through our programmes, educating children and young adults away from the classroom.
Holiday Activities: We offer fun filled adventure days, half days or individual activities for your child during the school holidays.
Corporate Team Building and Training Courses: We can offer development opportunities including training and teambuilding sessions, as well as volunteer opportunities to develop your companyŌĆÖs Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR. )
Events: We host an extensive range of events throughout the year including our Big Bike Bash, Summer Fete, celebrations and festivals, all of which you can be a part of.
Family and Friends: Avon Tyrrell is a residential centre offering full-board in the main house, self-catering in log-cabins as well as camping within the grounds. Accommodation can be packaged with adventure activities if you are looking for a holiday in the New Forest.
From Adventure to Field study, Personal development to learn a new skill, we offer a wide range of activities and accommodation for everyone and can tailor your residential package to suit your needs.
For more information please contact the Avon Tyrrell Centre
Telephone: 01425 672347
Email: info@ukyouth.org
UK Youth
UK Youth is a long running charity that supports young people, and enables them to learn the skills and competencies that they need for life. Our work aims to value and accredit all the positive achievements of young people outside the classroom, with the charitable vision to help them ŌĆśRaiseŌĆÖ their aspirations, ŌĆśRealiseŌĆÖ their potential and ŌĆśRecogniseŌĆÖ their achievements. Through regional associations and local youth groups we reach over 750, 000 young people each year.
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Hoorah! The kids are all now on their summer holidays! Join us this summer on our Fundays, Go Adventure activities or 'Have a Go' days for a family adventure! http://ow.ly/sSjL50i2hfB
It's #NationalParksWeek, why not take advantage of the great weather and explore some of the beautiful #NewForestNationalPark by foot on our walking paths, or hire a bike and take on the trails!
We love this poem from Brixton Green Church Youth Group about their stay at Avon Tyrrell!
***LATE AVAILABILITY***
We have some late availability for next week in the main house B&B and lodges! Start your family summer adventure with our on site adventure activities available Get in touch to book 01425 672347 or book online: https://www.booking.com/ŌĆ”/avon-tyrrell- outdoor-activity-cenŌĆ”
We love this video from Lady Zia Wernher School of their year 6 children who recently stayed with us and enjoyed a range of activities!
Ever wanted to try paddleboarding? Or archery? Now is your chance for just ┬Ż5pp at our 'Have a Go' day!
It's a great opportunity to try out different activities as a family- and you never know- you may find a new passion or hobby to get everyone outdoors!
You will get to try out a range of these activities...... - Archery - Paddleboarding (NEW to Avon Tyrrell) (8+years only) - Canoeing/Pedalo - High Ropes (8+ years only) - Adventure Course
Times: 10:00-12:00 | 11:00-13:00 | 12:00-14:00 | 13:00-15:00
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Grace and her mum are regulars at our inclusion breaks. Hear more about how outdoor learning and our accessible activities have helped her overcome mental and physical disabilities.
Not only do we provide opportunities for young people to learn outside the classroom, but with 20% of our work force on their apprenticeship journey, we also provide young people with the skills, qualifications and tools they need to build brighter futures. #WorldYouthSkillsDay
Our Have a Go day means exactly that - Have a Go! Never tried Archery - have a go! Fancy some Canoeing - Have a Go! It's a great opportunity to try out different activities as a family- and you never know- you may find a new passion or hobby to get everyone outdoors!
You will get to try out a range of these activities... - Archery - Paddleboarding (NEW to Avon Tyrrell) (8+years only)... - Canoeing/Pedalo - High Ropes (8+ years only) - Adventure Course
Times: 10:00-12:00 | 11:00-13:00 | 12:00-14:00 | 13:00-15:00 Price: ┬Ż5pp
Restrictions: Please be aware that under 8's will be restricted on activities but there is still plenty for them to do. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Accessibility Although terrain can be uneven, there are gravel paths that can be used to access all areas. If you would benefit from our off-road wheelchairs or require other accessible equipment, please contact us directly to discuss.
Cafe Explore Our Cafe is open for lunch and snacks throughout the day or you are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic in the grounds.
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What are your plans for the summer? You can book New Forest camping with us ŌśĆ’ĖÅ
Bring your own tent, or book one of our pre-pitched tents if you're looking to turn up and instantly relax!
Fancy making a break of it? Hire some bikes on site and hit our bike trails, check out our drop in adventure activities or just use us as a base to explore the New Forest National Park.
... https://www.pitchup.com/ŌĆ”/avon-tyrrell- outdoor-activity-ceŌĆ”/
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Behind the scenes at high ropes this morning! #outdoorlearning
What a busy week ahead - we're nearly full to the brim! It's great to see so many kids enjoying this fantastic weather and learning outside the classroom. Make sure you tag us in any photos!
The lake is looking mighty fine in this beautiful weather! If you're joining us this weekend make sure you tag us in your pictures - we love seeing what you're up to!
There's still time to book your kids in for a summer of adventure on our fundays! Activities include archery, bush craft, raft building and more! 5-8 years: Half Day: ┬Ż12.50pp 8-12 years: Full Day: ┬Ż25pp https://avontyrrell.cinolla.com/avontyrrŌ Ć”/ŌĆ”/category/fundays
A afternoon training on the lake for our instructors, brushing up on their rescue skills.
Summer holidays are just around the corner - kickstart it with a family adventure in the heart of the New Forest at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre!
Join us for a 2 night Summer break and enjoy a range of exciting outdoor adventure activities together for just ┬Ż125pp.
https://avontyrrell.cinolla.com/avontyrre ll/ŌĆ”/family-package
Ready to go straight into the weekend with the pre-pitched tents! We still have some summer dates available to book the ultimate hassle-free adventure: https://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/camping.ht ml
Are you passionate about food with previous catering experience?
We have an exciting opportunity for a chef/cook to join our small friendly catering team! Further details can be found on our website: https://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/kitchen_ch ef.html
If you're looking to keep the kids busy this summer, drop them off for a morning, an afternoon or a whole day of exciting activities at our summer fundays! We have climbing, Archery, High Ropes, Kayaking, Bushcraft, Shelter Building and more... Ages: 5-8 years and 8-12 years Price: ┬Ż12.50pp half day | ┬Ż25pp Full day Spaces are filling up so get booking today!
... https://avontyrrell.cinolla.com/avontyrrŌ Ć”/ŌĆ”/category/fundays
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We just wanted to say a huge well done and thank you to our fantastic team of apprentices who completed their 24-hour paddle over the weekend to raise funds for an inclusive stand up paddle baord. It's not too late to show your support and donate online! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/a von-tyrrell
We went on Church Youth Group weekend away with St Peters Discovery 2nd - 4th Feb 2018. The scenery is beautiful, with beautiful grounds set in the New Forest and early morning all you can hear is the wind in the trees. We stayed in the main house, a wonderful stately place with loads of room to spread out in. The rooms are comfortable and homely and facilities are good. The Staff are wonderful and could not be more helpful, from helping with dietary requirements to providing more wood for the fires, nothing was a problem. The building is old and once you accept that, you'll be fine :). We loved the Canteen/dining area and it was warm and spacious and the food was excellent and hearty. I needed lots of veg as I am on a diet and there was salad with lunch and dinner.
The outward bound instruction staff were funny and professional and we all had a great time with the low ropes and climbing wall. They were very sensitive to people being nervous climbing and although we had some nervous climbers, everyone got a go.
All in all and excellent weekend and I can see why the Youth Group keep coming back every year.
Thank you very much - I will happily recommended you to anyone looking for a activity centre and residential venue. :)
We just came back from 2 days camping with 2 kids and a dog . Brilliant place with wonderful helpful staff . Great activities for everyone . Very clean . When we arrived it was quite busy but the staff said we could choose anywhere to pitch our tent . We had a great spot which back straight on to the new forest . We will be going back for sure !
We had a night camping under the stars next to kids play area. It was perfect weather and was safe for kids to roam (within vision youngest is two). Showers were small but clean. Water a bit tepid but workable. Thoroughly recommend and will be back. Thank you.
We came yesterday for the MotherŌĆÖs Day ŌĆśHave a Go DayŌĆÖ We had a brilliant day doing Kayaking and pedaloes, Bushcraft (making Mums hot drinks and toasting marshmallows on a campfire) Archery and Building a shelter. We loved it - both myself and my Mum enjoyed the activities as well as the children. The staff were very attentive and helpful, lots of memories made, will definitely return x
This is an amazing place please support it as much as you can. We volunteered for the day and built a bridge
Had a joint 10th birthday with 12 of them.
The staff on the raft making, zip wire and rock climbing /abseiling cannot get any more professional, they done everything by the book on health & safety and they're very friendly and funny with the kids too!
Perfect day for it all!!
Only downside being that there was a lot of rubbish and a half a 4 pint milk carton lumpy and smelly just dumped in the sheltered picnic bench section, I know people like ourselves took all our rubbish home, but there was bins there and visitors ruin such a good place by laziness !!
Had a fabulous day with the kids staff friendly and helpful would have been nice to have the cafe open but apart from that we all loved it
Fabulous place and top staff - my daughter loved her raft building birthday party - thanks to Patrick for his patience with them all :-)
Awesome experience! I went on the high rope activity with my 10 year old son. Makes Go Ape look tame! Was excellent and the staff were fab. I canŌĆÖt wait to go back and do all the activities. Also great value for money!
Amazing place to camp with my boys. All the staff were so friendly and helpful.
We were there on a residential trip with work. We took five disabled students, they had a great time. The activities staff were amazing especially Lee on the mountain biking and Ross on the twilight walk.
We have camped here the last three years. We all love it, itŌĆÖs a beautiful site and surroundings with good facilities. Until this year our children have been too small to really enjoy the extra activities but we spent a lot of time in the woods and on the bike trials. Look forward to next year when the kids can do the activities.
IŌĆÖd like to see the pool open to campers for longer periods of the day but thatŌĆÖs my only criticism.
We had a nice weekend, the bike trails and walking routes are great and the kids enjoyed a morning of bushcraft! The place is a little tired and run by teenagers but they don't do a bad job! We camped in a motor home and would have preferred not to get stuck in the mud but don't think they cater for hard standing pitches so we made do! We had fun and will probably return in the summer.
Overall this was a great set up .. staff friendly .. girls loved rock climbing and swimming but didn't get to do other activities as busy ... not so sure on the mixed shower blocks and toilets ..
and only down side was signs for cafe on Monday showed 12 till 19.00 open but when went to get something to eat at 5 pm ish was told that was only for weekend and normally hours would be till 4 pm but no notification to advertise this .. local fish and chip shop was also closed.. so kind of ruined the finally of weekend ..
Lovley place, friendly staff - great with kids. We had a nice time on the pedalos, shower block was modern by the lakeside. End of summer pool party was well organised and the pool like a hot tub once in. My only moan would be the huge log Fire from early morning burning from the lake side making our clothes and stuff stink, not great for asthmatics like me. This went on all day and the cafe was not open in the morn so we had to head to Burley, but I appreciate its end of season. Very picturesque and peaceful apart from the odd plane flying over. All in all we enjoyed and will return.
Lovely site for camping. Hired the ready erected tent and had a lovely time climbing and nature trail. Set in beautiful landscape nice lakes and lots of activities for kids.
Just come back from a 3 night stay with our friends and 3 young children.
We had a brilliant stay. We were so pleased to see unisex shower and toilet blocks, it's makes it so much easier for young families to shower and get ready!
The site itself was really lovely, lots of beautiful walking / biking trails, lovely cafe on site which was incredibly reasonable, along with a well stocked shop.
The only grumbles I have were that it's not overly clear (apart from a small sign on the boathouse) that you can do half hour trips on the lake, the activities themselves were slightly too expensive and unfortunately Y nothing really suitable for under 8s (apart from Kayaking with adults).
The pool heater was broken so only managed to stay in it for about 15 minutes out of our hr slot as the children were going blue.
We would definitely return though, with the hopes of heated pool!
Thank you very much
Camped here for 2 days with my husband and 2 young sons. We stayed in a tent which was already erected in the woodland area. The woodland area was lovely with places for you to make fires. The only downside was that it was pouring down with rain when we got there so the area we were in got very muddy. Perhaps if there were more wood chippings laid on the ground in the area it wouldn't have been so bad. Whilst there we took 2 kayaks out on the lake which was lovely. We also used the swimming pool which was only ┬Ż1 per hour and lovely and warm. The shop sold everything you need and was very good value. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would definitely like to come back and would recommend friends.
Just returned home. Huge potential, but lacks motivation and enthusiasm from its staff right through to its facilities. Ross, on the other hand was excellent, with the children and the adults. A little bit of a spruce to remove the urine smell in the toilets/showers, and customer services skills shared with the staff would greatly improve the stay. The children loved the fire pits, and canoeing was good value for money with Ross. There was not enough bins and no clear signs for drinking water. We were unaware that we would be sleeping under a flight path ’┐Į’┐Į
The shelters and picnic benches added convenience.
The system to record lost property was a folded piece of scrap paper. Maybe a book would be more professional and beneficial, after all there must be lost property reported every week in an establishment such as this.
We had a good time, but found ourselves chatting about "what could be done differently to really do the site justice" We appreciate its the end of the summer, but it still cost us ┬Ż80 for 2 nights ’┐Į
We went on Church Youth Group weekend away with St Peters Discovery 2nd - 4th Feb 2018. The scenery is beautiful, with beautiful grounds set in the New Forest and early morning all you can hear is the wind in the trees. We stayed in the main house, a wonderful stately place with loads of room to spread out in. The rooms are comfortable and homely and facilities are good. The Staff are wonderful and could not be more helpful, from helping with dietary requirements to providing more wood for the fires, nothing was a problem. The building is old and once you accept that, you'll be fine :). We loved the Canteen/dining area and it was warm and spacious and the food was excellent and hearty. I needed lots of veg as I am on a diet and there was salad with lunch and dinner.
The outward bound instruction staff were funny and professional and we all had a great time with the low ropes and climbing wall. They were very sensitive to people being nervous climbing and although we had some nervous climbers, everyone got a go.
All in all and excellent weekend and I can see why the Youth Group keep coming back every year.
Thank you very much - I will happily recommended you to anyone looking for a activity centre and residential venue. :)
We just came back from 2 days camping with 2 kids and a dog . Brilliant place with wonderful helpful staff . Great activities for everyone . Very clean . When we arrived it was quite busy but the staff said we could choose anywhere to pitch our tent . We had a great spot which back straight on to the new forest . We will be going back for sure !
We had a night camping under the stars next to kids play area. It was perfect weather and was safe for kids to roam (within vision youngest is two). Showers were small but clean. Water a bit tepid but workable. Thoroughly recommend and will be back. Thank you.
We came yesterday for the MotherŌĆÖs Day ŌĆśHave a Go DayŌĆÖ We had a brilliant day doing Kayaking and pedaloes, Bushcraft (making Mums hot drinks and toasting marshmallows on a campfire) Archery and Building a shelter. We loved it - both myself and my Mum enjoyed the activities as well as the children. The staff were very attentive and helpful, lots of memories made, will definitely return x
This is an amazing place please support it as much as you can. We volunteered for the day and built a bridge
Had a joint 10th birthday with 12 of them.
The staff on the raft making, zip wire and rock climbing /abseiling cannot get any more professional, they done everything by the book on health & safety and they're very friendly and funny with the kids too!
Perfect day for it all!!
Only downside being that there was a lot of rubbish and a half a 4 pint milk carton lumpy and smelly just dumped in the sheltered picnic bench section, I know people like ourselves took all our rubbish home, but there was bins there and visitors ruin such a good place by laziness !!
Had a fabulous day with the kids staff friendly and helpful would have been nice to have the cafe open but apart from that we all loved it
Fabulous place and top staff - my daughter loved her raft building birthday party - thanks to Patrick for his patience with them all :-)
Awesome experience! I went on the high rope activity with my 10 year old son. Makes Go Ape look tame! Was excellent and the staff were fab. I canŌĆÖt wait to go back and do all the activities. Also great value for money!
Amazing place to camp with my boys. All the staff were so friendly and helpful.
We were there on a residential trip with work. We took five disabled students, they had a great time. The activities staff were amazing especially Lee on the mountain biking and Ross on the twilight walk.
We have camped here the last three years. We all love it, itŌĆÖs a beautiful site and surroundings with good facilities. Until this year our children have been too small to really enjoy the extra activities but we spent a lot of time in the woods and on the bike trials. Look forward to next year when the kids can do the activities.
IŌĆÖd like to see the pool open to campers for longer periods of the day but thatŌĆÖs my only criticism.
We had a nice weekend, the bike trails and walking routes are great and the kids enjoyed a morning of bushcraft! The place is a little tired and run by teenagers but they don't do a bad job! We camped in a motor home and would have preferred not to get stuck in the mud but don't think they cater for hard standing pitches so we made do! We had fun and will probably return in the summer.
Overall this was a great set up .. staff friendly .. girls loved rock climbing and swimming but didn't get to do other activities as busy ... not so sure on the mixed shower blocks and toilets ..
and only down side was signs for cafe on Monday showed 12 till 19.00 open but when went to get something to eat at 5 pm ish was told that was only for weekend and normally hours would be till 4 pm but no notification to advertise this .. local fish and chip shop was also closed.. so kind of ruined the finally of weekend ..
Lovley place, friendly staff - great with kids. We had a nice time on the pedalos, shower block was modern by the lakeside. End of summer pool party was well organised and the pool like a hot tub once in. My only moan would be the huge log Fire from early morning burning from the lake side making our clothes and stuff stink, not great for asthmatics like me. This went on all day and the cafe was not open in the morn so we had to head to Burley, but I appreciate its end of season. Very picturesque and peaceful apart from the odd plane flying over. All in all we enjoyed and will return.
Lovely site for camping. Hired the ready erected tent and had a lovely time climbing and nature trail. Set in beautiful landscape nice lakes and lots of activities for kids.
Just come back from a 3 night stay with our friends and 3 young children.
We had a brilliant stay. We were so pleased to see unisex shower and toilet blocks, it's makes it so much easier for young families to shower and get ready!
The site itself was really lovely, lots of beautiful walking / biking trails, lovely cafe on site which was incredibly reasonable, along with a well stocked shop.
The only grumbles I have were that it's not overly clear (apart from a small sign on the boathouse) that you can do half hour trips on the lake, the activities themselves were slightly too expensive and unfortunately Y nothing really suitable for under 8s (apart from Kayaking with adults).
The pool heater was broken so only managed to stay in it for about 15 minutes out of our hr slot as the children were going blue.
We would definitely return though, with the hopes of heated pool!
Thank you very much
Camped here for 2 days with my husband and 2 young sons. We stayed in a tent which was already erected in the woodland area. The woodland area was lovely with places for you to make fires. The only downside was that it was pouring down with rain when we got there so the area we were in got very muddy. Perhaps if there were more wood chippings laid on the ground in the area it wouldn't have been so bad. Whilst there we took 2 kayaks out on the lake which was lovely. We also used the swimming pool which was only ┬Ż1 per hour and lovely and warm. The shop sold everything you need and was very good value. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would definitely like to come back and would recommend friends.
Just returned home. Huge potential, but lacks motivation and enthusiasm from its staff right through to its facilities. Ross, on the other hand was excellent, with the children and the adults. A little bit of a spruce to remove the urine smell in the toilets/showers, and customer services skills shared with the staff would greatly improve the stay. The children loved the fire pits, and canoeing was good value for money with Ross. There was not enough bins and no clear signs for drinking water. We were unaware that we would be sleeping under a flight path ’┐Į’┐Į
The shelters and picnic benches added convenience.
The system to record lost property was a folded piece of scrap paper. Maybe a book would be more professional and beneficial, after all there must be lost property reported every week in an establishment such as this.
We had a good time, but found ourselves chatting about "what could be done differently to really do the site justice" We appreciate its the end of the summer, but it still cost us ┬Ż80 for 2 nights ’┐Į