Introduction:

Avon Tyrrell (UK Youth) is a very special place with a unique atmosphere. As a not for profit charity (no. 306066), we are fully committed to providing fun educational and activity holidays for people of all ages and abilities.

Our aims:

-Encourage integration of all people, regardless of ability, to join together in educational & recreational activities, offering access and opportunities to all.

- To develop tolerance & understanding in young people to the mutual benefit of all through living together.

- To offer an exceptional opportunity to experience the unique New Forest and surrounding area. Avon Tyrrell is the National Training Activity and Residential Centre of UK Youth.

Environmental Adventures:

Explore and discover the wide variety of habitats, from woodland to lake, both within Avon Tyrrell and the local area. Environmental Adventures have universal appeal and can be tailored to fulfil National Curriculum requirements.

Instructed Activities:

All activities are led by qualified and experienced leaders who have completed the "Open Country Leaders Award" with Hampshire County Council. Maximum number of 24 people per group, with a minimum charge based on 8.

Shelter Building :

Discover how people survive in woodlands. This activity is a particularly good team building exercise

Animal Tracking:

Who has been wandering around the grounds??? Unearth the tracks and signs left behind

Woodland Walk:

Explore the secret world of woodland plants and animals.

Discovery Walk:

A sensory journey through the natural environment.

Mini-beast Hunt:

Is it really a bugs life? Creepy crawlies are under the spotlight in this day or night time session.

Twilight Walk:

Experience Avon Tyrrell at dusk or in darkness through exciting night activities.

Mammal Trapping:

Investigate small woodland mammals by setting out humane traps in the evening and examining and releasing the animals the following morning. Requires 2 sessions.

Treasure Hunt:

Join our pirate crew using the map and clues to find your chest of treasure.

Pond Dipping:

Discover the fascinating aquatic creatures that live within Avon Tyrrell.

Art in the Environment:

A trail of creativity and imagination in the great outdoors.

Fungi, Fruits and Seeds:

The incredible edible experience! Only available in the autumn.

Soil and Vegetation:

Explore soil formation and how it influences vegetation and land use. Allow a minimum of 3 hours.

Durhill Study:

Immerse yourself in the New Forest environment, combining heathland, conifer and mixed woodland habitats. Ideal for studying recreation, commercial and conservation land use issues. A 3 hour session.

Bolderwood Study:

Visit a Commoner's small holding and experience their unique way of life, combined with a woodland discovery walk. Please call for specific price.

Prices per person exc. VAT

How to Find Us!

Coming from London, the North or East...

From the southbound M3 motorway, join the M27 and follow signs for the West and Bournemouth (the M27 eventually becomes the A31 dual carriageway). After approx. 15 miles, watch carefully and exit off the A31 left for BURLEY (signposted Burley and Services).

Follow the signs into BURLEY (about 3 miles). In the centre of the village you will find a triangular junction with a war memorial in the centre - turn right (signposted BRANSGORE and Avon Tyrrell).

Watch out for cattle, ponies, donkeys and grockles on the roads. After a couple of miles you will rise up a hill and come to a crossroads at THORNEY HILL. Turn right (signposted for AVON TYRRELL).

Go over the cattle grid, continue for 400m until you reach a fork in the road and a white cottage on the right - (large sign for AVON TYRRELL straight in front of you). Take the right fork which is our private drive. Please obey the speed limit and watch out for the speed ramps.