Picturesquely situated in 111 acres of parkland and woodland on the banks of the river Hamble, Fairthorne Manor is eight miles east of Southampton. Fairthorne Manor provides a stimulating, safe and secure environment for children and young people. There are facilities for watersports such as kayaking, sailing and raft-building as well as other outdoor pursuits including abseiling, aerial runway, pioneering and orienteering. Schools and community groups visit Fairthorne Manor for residential stays in bunk-bedded rooms or in tents, and a very popular Daycamps programme runs during school holidays and half terms.