Family Breaks & Days Out

New Forest Short Breaks and Days out

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

Experience the great outdoors with us at Avon Tyrrell. Set in 65 acres in the beautiful New Forest National Park we are the ideal location for your next adventure or short break. 

With a range of exciting activities on site along with a variety of accommodation options, there’s something for everyone. With direct access to the New Forest, you can fill your days with adventures in the great outdoors. Challenge your family and friends to an adventure, explore the great outdoors then sleep under the stars! To experience all this and more, book either a day or a short break at Avon Tyrrell. 


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

With 6 Camping areas spread across the estate, including electric and dog friendly pitches, you can join us for a night or two under the stars and experience the great outdoors. Open March – October.


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

Book a stay in one of our 7 self-contained lodges and enjoy a short break in the New Forest. Perfect for families and friends or larger groups, we have 6, 12 and 14 berth lodges available, all with FREE Wi-Fi, so whether you are looking to get some work done between walks or completely switch off and explore, Avon Tyrrell is a great base for everyone.


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

We are the ideal location for your next family trip – Set across 65 acres, we have plenty of open spaces to enjoy but we also offer a wide range of activities for the entire family.  From 90-minute Go Adventure Sessions, Tree Top Trail, bike hire and bike tracks, family events and even birthday parties – there is so much for everyone to enjoy! You can even visit Cafe Explore to refuel.


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

We’re working in partnership with Summer Camps Trust and offering a summer camp for 9-15-year-olds at the end of July. The summer camp aims to get young people off their screens and experience new things like climbing and archery whilst meeting and making new friends.


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

New for 2024, our Bike Club is suitable for 11-15-year-olds. They’ll new bike skills; including bike maintenance, navigation and how to become a more confident rider on our New Forest trails. Costing just £5 per session, you can either attend all 7 sessions or just one.


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

Avon Tyrrell is a fully accessible centre, offering Accessible Adventure breaks for families to experience outdoor adventure together in a well-managed environment. Enjoy a stay in our Grade 1 listed House or lodges and take part in a tailor-made activity package to cater to your family’s needs.


Cafe explore in the new forest at Avon Tyrrell

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre

Join us at Café Explore for a range of breakfast options, light bites, refreshments and snacks.

Relax while your children enjoy activities, or fuel up before your adventure continues.