School Activity Holiday to Ferny Crofts

Situated in the heart of the New Forest with all its natural beauty and attractions, Ferny Crofts activity centre is a stunning 31 acre wooded site only ten miles from Southampton and five miles from Lyndhurst. The centre is an ideal location for environmental, biology and geography activities as well as adventurous activities.

Destination Guide

The New Forest is rich with attractions, educational opportunities and a great place to get close to the great outdoors. It’s a great short break destination for groups in the south of England or for schools from further afield looking to combine an activity trip with the sights and sounds of the New Forest.

HIGHLIGHTS

In the heart of the New Forest
Great place to get close to nature
Selection of interesting excursions
Wide range of activities
2 accommodation lodges

Activities

We will work with you to build a programme to suit your requirements. With a range of supervised activities from archery to orienteering, each can provide a very different learning outcome. A typical day contains five activity sessions each lasting approx 90 minutes, keeping you and the group entertained throughout the day and well into the evening.

Excursions

Nearby attractions include Buckler’s Hard Maritime Village, a unique 18th Century village where warships for Nelson’s Navy were built; Beaulieu Palace and the Motor Museum - visit the 13th Century Palace House, take a look around the Secret Army Exhibition, James Bond Experience or the new World of Top Gear attraction.

Accommodation

The centre has two different accommodation buildings. Each building has a fully equipped kitchen for those wishing to cater for themselves, dining room and activity area. Full catering is also available for groups should you prefer. Groups will need to provide their own bedding.