Accessible Adventures in New Forest

A unique place- committed to being a fully accessible centre

Come away together as a family and experience outdoor adventure in a well-managed environment. Gain confidence, achieve something new and challenge yourself as a family.

Our staff are fully trained and extremely supportive of your needs, and with a variety of adaptable equipment, Avon Tyrrell is and can be accessible to every family member. With the opportunity to stay in our Grade I Listed House, and take part in a tailor-made activity package to cater to your families needs, we can create a unique experience for you so you leave with lasting memories.

Part funded Accessible Adventure breaks

We currently have three different weekend dates during 2024, for our accessible adventures which are:

Friday 26th - Sunday 28th April
Monday 28th - Wednesday 30th October
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December

If you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive information about future dates, please email your request to info@ukyouth.org

Costs

For more information on the costs of our Accessible breaks please contact the team at 01425 627347 or email us at info@ukyouth.org

What's included

2 night stay in our Grade I Listed House
Full board catering
Full activity package including day and evening activities.

Eligibility

Must have at least one child under 25 years with additional needs.
Young people to receive one free space per year. For additional breaks, the standard rate will apply.

Contact our Customer Experience Team for more information or to make a booking

Most activities can be made accessible and we also have a range of accessible equipment that can be made available for guests to support:

High Ropes
Low Ropes
Climbing & Abseiling
Adventure Course
Pond Dipping
Egg Drop
Archery
Bushcraft
Shelter Building
Pioneering
Paddle Boarding
Tandem Sit On Top Kayaks
Kayaking/Canoeing
Pedalos

Please note: Depending on needs, some activities may not be fully adaptable but this can be discussed with our team. We will always ensure that your programme for the break is tailored to accommodate your families requirements and where certain activities won't be possible, we will ensure you have plenty of other options.

Come and join us for a Family Accessible break with a 2 night stay in our Grade I listed house.

Day 1

Arrival begins with checking in from 15:00 by one of our friendly Customer Experience team members. You will then have the chance to settle in for a while and meet some of the other families staying with us before sitting down for dinner.

After dinner, you will have the opportunity to take part in an evening activity before having some time to relax in the evening or get an early night ready for a day of adventure.

Day 2

Wake up early for a hot cooked breakfast to help you prepare for the day, before taking part in your pre-scheduled activities to suit your families requirements and choices.

Stop for a hot lunch with salad bar before going back out and finishing off your tailored activity programme.

After an afternoon of activities, take a break and have a more relaxing dinner, before another evening of optional activities.

Day 3

This is a more relaxed day, so after breakfast, find some time to explore the grounds at your own pace or you can drop into a programme of various taster activities that will be available to you.

One final meal with your new friends and then it's time to say goodbye, having had a memorable weekend.

Find out more

To find out more or to discuss how these weekends may fit your requirements please contact our Customer Experience Team on 01425 672347 or email info@ukyouth.org

Avon Tyrrell operates come rain or shine, so it is important to bring a range of clothes suitable for all weather types including:

Suitable outdoor coat (waterproof and warm)
Outdoor footwear– walking boots or sturdy trainers. Wellies are not suitable for many of our activities. In the Summer, we recommend bringing at least 1 pair of closed toe shoes
Old trainers– for water sport activities– these are very likely to get wet.
Warm jumpers– fleeces are best as they are light weight and warm
Short and long sleeved tops (thermals are good for the winter)
Comfortable trousers (ideally not jeans)
Casual clothes for the evening, and slippers for indoor wearing
Swim wear/shorts
Woolly hat, gloves and scarf
Toiletries– including towels, soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, hair brush, shampoo etc. plus any prescribed medication
Sun cream
Spending money for the on site shop and souvenirs
Torch

What sets us apart is the range of accessible provision that we can provide you to ensure your visit is a memorable one. We want you to be comfortable and we want you to fully experience Avon Tyrrell. With our support and encouragement and our specially adapted equipment, there is nothing stopping you participating in our activities on equal terms with your family and friends

Getting around the site

Landeez All Terrain Wheelchair: Our All Terrain Wheelchair has large inflatable tyres and is perfect for a leisurely travel around the site.

Boma Wheelchairs: These electric wheelchairs can be used on all terrain and will allow users to freely access the entire site.

OPair Bike: This bike is a tandem bike used for wheelchair users. The wheelchair user can sit in a bucket seat in the front with the cyclist pedalling behind.

Inclusion Bikes: Want to ride through the trees? We have a NEW accessible bike trail and inclusion bikes so you can take a casual ride around the grounds and explore for yourself.

The Trets Bike: These recumbent trikes are ideal for younger users with a support harness for extra comfort and security.

The Kettweisel Bike: Great for adults and taller users, these recumbent bikes have power assist and 3 levels of assistance when pedaling giving riders an extra boost when cycling uphill.

The Pino Bike: Better for flatter ground the tandem bike with a recumbent front seat and a support harness gives both seats a huge range of adjustment to allow most users access for a comfortable ride.

Accommodation

Portable Hoist Oxford Midi 170 & Oxford Major 190: Portable hoists for use in the House or lodges.

Ceiling Hoist: Built in ceiling hoist that travels straight into the wet-room next door.

Locomotor Escort Hoist: Available for high lift in house and lodges

Changing Bed and Bed Sides: This can be used in the House or the larger lodges.

Shower Chair & Shower Trolley: Wheeled with brakes for use in wet rooms.

Activities

Lake Hoist Oxford Dipper 140: Assist users in and out of the lake or pool.

Oxford Voyager Portable Hoist / A Frame Over Head Hoist: Transfers users in and out of boats

Boathouse: Accessible changing & washing facilities

Sit on Tops: Provides support while keeping your legs free.

Praddle: One hand paddles

Aquabacs: Provide additional postural support for the kayaks.

Perception Sierra Kayak (Big Cockpit Kayak): Ideal for those that need more room.

Click here to see pictures of equipment available

Feedback

"We wanted to say a huge thank you for a wonderful weekend - we thoroughly enjoyed all the activities and food and it was great to see both boys having such fun away from any kind of screen. Being able to use the Boma made all the difference to our son, allowing him full access to the whole site and allowing him to even join us on the mountain biking session. Thank you again - it was a very special weekend for us all and a lovely chance to spend time together as a family."

"We all had the most wonderful time and have returned home feeling we had a really good family holiday. All the activities were great fun and it was great we were able to experience some new things - we especially enjoyed the climbing wall - never in a million years imagining I or the boys would be able to get up a 10m wall! They loved being in the hoist and being so high up - it's wonderful you have the equipment and resource to achieve this for disabled children - he was able to do the same as his big brother - it means a lot"